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Open Access promotes visibility, participation and the open exchange of knowledge. But who owns the knowledge that is generated at art universities such as the Angewandte? How free is knowledge? What is Open Access and how does it work? And how can researchers, teachers and students make the best use of the principle of free and open access to scientific and artistic results? Open Access offers many opportunities and raises countless questions, which will be collected and (pre)sorted together in this workshop-style event. We will explore the opportunities, challenges and desires associated with open access in research, teaching and study, and invite interested parties and those affected to engage in conversation with invited experts and thought leaders. Short presentations and small groups will open up a space for exchange on the following areas, in which open access has become indispensable in scientific and artistic research and teaching: • Research & development • Discover, find & save • Publish The Angewandte Open Access Awareness Day aims to raise awareness of the use of open access and to discuss related needs, concerns, wishes and ideas in a concentrated manner. The goal is to develop strategies and measures for the future of open access at the Angewandte on the basis of this exchange. In addition to researchers, lecturers, students and staff at the University of Applied Arts, interested parties from outside the university are also welcome – we look forward to hearing a wide range of perspectives! PROGRAMME 10:00–10:15 Welcome Clemens Apprich (Vice Rector for Reserach & Digitality, Angewandte) 10:15–11:30 Impulse lectures by the experts Martin Reinhart (Angewandte) Peter Kraker (Open Knowledge Maps) Maria Zucker (Manager Open Access Books, De Gruyter Brill) Katja Richter (Publishing Director Arts, De Gruyter Brill) 11:30–13:00 World Café with the experts at three thematic tables 1 RESEARCH & PROJECT DEVELOPMENT – Open Access in research (Support Art and Research) Leah Armstrong, Nikolaus Gansterer (Angewandte) with Martin Reinhart 2 DISCOVER, FIND & SAVE – Open Access in libraries (University Library) Veronika Kocher (Angewandte) with Peter Kraker 3 PUBLISH – Open Access publishing (Publications) Florian Bettel und Charlotte Reuß (Angewandte) with Katja Richter and Maria Zucker 13:00–14:00 Lunch Break 14:00–15:00 Wrap-up World Café 15:00-15:45 Panel Discussion with Q&A 15:45-16:00 Feedback & Outlook Moderation: Alexander Damianisch Target audience: Researchers, lecturers, students, employees of the University of Applied Arts, and external interested parties Registration: Limited number of participants — please register at pe@uni-ak.ac.at by Monday, 20 October 2025 at the latest. Notes: Participation in the event is free of charge and will be held in German. The event venue is wheelchair accessible. For more information, please visit dieangewandte.at/barrierefrei The event is part of the internal continuing education programme for employees of the University of Applied Arts Vienna. For more information, please contact the Human Resources Development Department at the University of Applied Arts. An event organised by the departments Publications, Support Art and Research and the University Library in cooperation with the Human Resources Development department, University of Applied Arts Vienna, as part of International Open Access Week 2025.
