favicon UK government agrees to make publicly-funded research available to citizens for free

  • The Verge Jul 16, 2012, 7:32 pm by: Bryan Bishop76 pts
    The Verge writes, The UK government has agreed to meet the requests of a recent proposal that will make publicly-funded research accessible to the general public for free. The move comes as a result of a proposal made by sociologist Janet Finch, who suggested the changes be made in order to better maximize the results of research funded by public dollars. In a letter written by the UK's Minister of State for Universities and Science, David Willets, several changes are outlined, including making research available to the general public — increased access through public libraries is also mentioned —...

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