Forum
Go further with the EDCH Forum
The European Diamond Capacity Hub (EDCH) Forum is a collaborative and inclusive space designed for individuals and organisations involved in Diamond Open Access (OA) publishing.
Whether you're part of a registered organisation listed in the EDCH Registry or actively involved in the European Diamond OA landscape, the Forum is for you.
Designed to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing across the Diamond OA community, the Forum serves as a virtual meeting point where participants can engage in meaningful discussions on a range of topics and share solutions and best practices to address the challenges of Diamond OA publishing. It's a space to learn from one another, strengthen community ties, and advance the Diamond model.
The Forum allows members to:
- Exchange knowledge and best practices with peers
- Ask questions, receive support, and tackle challenges together
- Co-develop solutions, share resources, and build an engaged community of practice
Where is the Forum hosted?
The Forum is hosted on Discourse, an open-source platform designed to support online discussions.
Guidelines and tips for new users provide an overview of the Forum’s main features and instructions on how to get started.
Community engagement and trust-levels
The Forum uses a trust-level system to encourage positive participation: new users gradually unlock additional permissions as they engage. This system helps maintain a welcoming and well-organised space for productive discussions.
The Forum is visible to all, but in order to post, you need to create an account.
Joining the EDCH Forum is simple. You can create an account on the Forum if:
- Your organisation is listed in the EDCH Registry, or
- You are involved in any way in the European Diamond OA landscape.
Check if your organisation is listed in the Registry, or be ready to briefly explain your involvement in Diamond OA when creating your account.
Sign up: Create your account in the Forum and activate it via the verification email.
Await approval from a Forum moderator. Once approved, you will receive a confirmation email granting you full access.