Update: Open Access Journals Guide extended through 2025

Thanks to the valuable feedback from our research community during the free trial, we’re pleased to announce that the Office for Open Research has invested in the Open Access Journals Guide for the remainder of 2025. 

The Guide, powered by ChronosHub, has demonstrated potential as a helpful tool for researchers navigating the complex landscape of journal selection and Open Access publishing. It allows users to search and filter thousands of journals by discipline and interest, while providing tailored insights into Open Access options based on our institutional publisher agreements and available funding. 

Your feedback matters 

Since launching the trial, we’ve received thoughtful input from researchers across the University. You’ve told us what works, what doesn’t, and what could be better, and we’ve listened. We’ve shared your experiences directly with ChronosHub, and we’ve emphasised that improvements to the user interface and search functionality are top priorities for our community. 

Try out the Guide and support its improvement 

We encourage all researchers to try out the Open Access Journals Guide, whether you’re publishing for the first time or exploring new journals. Your feedback continues to be essential in shaping the future of this resource. If you haven’t already, please take a moment to complete our quick feedback form and let us know how the Guide is working for you. 

Explore the Guide 

• Access the University of Manchester Open Access Journals Guide 

For more information about Open Access publishing and the support available through the Office for Open Research, visit our website and knowledge base, or get in touch with our team.