The Finch Report

The Finch Report, published in 2012, was a UK government review aiming to improve access to publicly funded research. It recommended that universities and research institutions make a large portion of their research outputs freely available online, primarily through open access publishing. The goal was to accelerate the dissemination of scientific knowledge, enhance innovation, and ensure public investment in research benefits society more effectively. The report emphasized the importance of transitioning from traditional subscription-based journals to open access models, influencing UK research funding policies and practices worldwide.