About the Netherlands University Presses

Welcome to the portal of the Netherlands University Presses (NUPs), a consortium of progressive, open-access academic publishers. We represent a vibrant and cooperative network of university presses across the Netherlands, united by a shared commitment to democratising knowledge through diamond open access, where neither authors nor readers face financial barriers.

Our mission is to deliver high-quality scholarly and educational content that is freely accessible to everyone. In a world where access to knowledge is increasingly vital, we work to ensure that research and academic publications reach the broadest possible audience.
  
As a collaborative network, we aim to amplify the visibility and impact of our member presses. Together, we pursue joint initiatives such as developing a shared catalogue infrastructure, exploring a national open-access book platform, and collaborating on critical areas including dissemination and promotion, metadata management, various peer review processes, and innovative publishing models. We support projects that promote open textbooks, cutting-edge digital formats, and transparent academic publishing practices.
 
This website marks the beginning of our journey to create a central hub of information about our consortium, its member publishers, and the many projects we undertake together. Our goal is to help shape the future of open-access publishing in the Netherlands and beyond, ensuring that knowledge remains a public good, accessible to everyone.
  
Thank you for joining us in this mission!

Member Presses

The Netherlands University Presses consortium comprises diverse university presses, each contributing to advancing open-access publishing. Together, we work towards creating a more accessible and collaborative academic publishing environment. Our member presses include:

  • Leiden University Press. A leading publisher in the humanities and social sciences, promoting open-access scholarship on a global scale.
  • Maastricht University Press. Dedicated to interdisciplinary research and innovation in scholarly communication, focusing on open-access publishing.
  • Open Press TiU. Tilburg University’s open-access press is committed to high-quality publications in law, economics, and social sciences.
  • Radboud University Press. A pioneer in open-access publishing with a strong focus on the humanities, social sciences, and interdisciplinary research.
  • TU Delft Open Publishing. Specialising in engineering and technology, this press supports open-access initiatives in cutting-edge fields.
  • University of Groningen Press. Known for its commitment to open-access scholarship, particularly in social and natural sciences.