About Open Press Tilburg University
Open Press Tilburg University is a library-based publishing program committed to providing high-quality, diamond open access publishing services that support researchers in sharing their work widely, openly, and responsibly. We are a small, flexible team based on the Research Support Team of the Library. This allows us to ensure quality and stay responsive to new ideas and needs.
As a diamond open access press, we do not charge fees to authors or readers. We believe that open access to scholarly knowledge is not only possible, but it is essential. We aim to demonstrate that a sustainable, author-centered publishing model can serve as a credible and innovative alternative to today’s scholarly communication landscape.
Established in 2020 as part of Tilburg University’s commitment to open science and academic integrity, we provide a publishing environment for Tilburg University affiliated researchers, centered on authors, academic quality, and public accessibility. Our publishing model showcases that it is possible to create alternatives to commercial academic publishing.
Check our welcome guide to publish books with us
Scope
Our publications reflect the academic strengths of Tilburg University research, rooted in the fields of Law, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Humanities and Digital Sciences, Theology, and Economics and Management. We focus mostly on these fields but also encourage interdisciplinary work and contributions from all fields. We publish a range of scholarly and educational formats, from monographs and edited volumes to dissertations, as well as other types of scholarly and popular publications like essays, and themed series. Our approach values both academic depth and broader societal engagement.
We focus on experimentation and innovation in digital publishing, prioritizing open formats (PDF, HTML, EPUB), but also with print-on-demand options for those who prefer physical publications. Print-on-demand ensures that titles remain available without the need for large print runs, supporting both sustainability and long-term availability.
As a member of the Netherlands University Presses network, we collaborate with like-minded institutions to strengthen open academic publishing in the Netherlands and beyond.
Contact
Team
Beatriz Barrocas Ferreira, publishing officer, b.ferreira@tilburguniversity.edu
Maarten Leenders, functional manager, m.t.leenders@tilburguniversity.edu
Office Hours: Monday to Thursday, 08:00–17:00
Address
Tilburg University
University library
Warandelaan 2
5037 AB Tilburg
The Netherlands