The Essex Student Journal: Presentation Slides

The Essex Student Journal: how collaboration between students and the Library at the University of Essex has diversified student research through open access publishing

Thomas O'Toole-Mills and Hannah R Crago, Essex Student Journal, University of Essex

This session will highlight how the Essex Student Journal Team has positively impacted student research through open access publishing. The Essex Student Journal (ESJ) is a diamond open access journal, for students, by students, supported by the University of Essex Library. The journal provides opportunities for students at all levels and across all disciplines to engage in the publishing process, giving them vital experience in writing, editing, and peer reviewing. This is particularly significant given that the University of Essex has a large international student community who may not otherwise have the same opportunities outside the University to publish and have their voices heard. In the presentation, we will explore the initiatives that the ESJ has launched or been a part of to achieve this success, including hosting an annual conference, opening to both academic and creative writing submissions, and offering paid employment to our student journal editors. All of this is underpinned by our commitment to open research, and the ability for openness to diversify and amplify student research.

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