Date: Thu, 16 Oct 2025 22:14:14 +0000
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The Public Knowledge Project (PKP) is delighted to announce that registration is now open for three new online Open Publishing courses<https://pkp.sfu.ca/2025/10/01/registration-open-for-pkp-sfu-open-publishing-series-webinar-and-courses/> designed for anyone interested in scholarly publishing, from researchers to practitioners worldwide. Developed in collaboration between the Master of Publishing (MPub) program, SFU Library, the Public Knowledge Project (PKP), and LifeLong Learning, the three courses have start dates in January and May, 2026. We invite you to join us for a webinar<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/shaping-the-future-of-open-publishing-introducing-new-online-courses-tickets-1708545528669> on October 30 to meet the instructors and learn more. Register for courses Registration is open for continuing education (non-credit) students through SFU LifeLong Learning. * PUB 604: Technologies and Infrastructure for Academic Publishing (starts January 2026): Register here<https://continuing-education.sfu.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=3910919&parentSite=ce> (course details<https://www.sfu.ca/publishing/master-of-publishing/masters-courses/pub-604.html>). * PUB 611: Making Knowledge Public (starts January 2026): Register here<https://continuing-education.sfu.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=3910932&parentSite=ce> (course details<https://www.sfu.ca/publishing/master-of-publishing/masters-courses/pub-611.html>). * PUB 603: Journal Management and Editing (starts May 2026): Register here<https://continuing-education.sfu.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=3910906&parentSite=ce> (course details<https://www.sfu.ca/publishing/master-of-publishing/masters-courses/pub-603.html>). Apply for a course discount We are committed to keeping these courses accessible. Discounts are available for a limited number of participants with financial constraints, especially those without institutional support or from underrepresented regions. Please contact commpkp_at_sfu.ca<mailto:commpkp_at_sfu.ca> with the nature of your need, including your role, institutional affiliation, and country of residence. Requests will be reviewed confidentially and fairly, with priority given to those who would otherwise be unable to participate. Attend an upcoming webinar with the course instructors Join us for a 90-minute webinar with all three course instructors for a behind-the-scenes look at what you’ll learn in each course. Get an overview of key concepts, hear course highlights, and bring your questions for the instructors. Time and date: Thursday, October 30th, 2025, 9:00-10:00 AM PDT Venue: Free, online via Zoom Register for the webinar here<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/shaping-the-future-of-open-publishing-introducing-new-online-courses-tickets-1708545528669> Questions? Please contact us at commpkp_at_sfu.ca<mailto:commpkp_at_sfu.ca> Please subscribe to our community newsletter, Archipelago, here<https://lists.publicknowledgeproject.org/lists/?p=subscribe&id=5>. Public Knowledge Project Simon Fraser University 8888 University Dr., Burnaby, B.C. V5A 1S6 pkp.sfu.ca<https://pkp.sfu.ca/> [Shape Description automatically generated with medium confidence]
