Why ‘open’ matters: the importance of global knowledge

5. March 2026
Online
Organised by: University of Essex

Two talks focusing on two different organisations that are helping to make global access to knowledge more open and equitable.   Nick Sheppard and Professor Chrissi Nerantzi from The Knowledge Equity Network, will talk about the aims of the network and the role of open access.  Carol Hollier from Research4Life, will discuss the mission, aims and goals of how Research4Life brings access and content to developing countries and the importance of academic and professional partnerships.