The Scholarly Communication Unit of HEAL-Link (hosted by the Library and Information Center of the University of Patras) announces the publication of a new report titled “Legal Aspects of Access to and Reuse of Scientific Information in Greece”.
The report explores the current state of research and innovation in Greece, focusing on the legal framework that shapes open access to scientific information. It examines how national legislation influences the circulation of open knowledge, highlighting both the opportunities and challenges faced by Greek researchers in accessing and reusing research outputs. As part of the study, a survey was conducted to capture researchers’ perceptions of the existing legal framework. Participation was anonymous and open to individuals from universities, research organizations, spin-offs, businesses, and industries engaged in research activities. While the survey concentrated primarily on legal aspects of accessing and sharing information, it also recognized that research conditions in Greece are affected by other factors – including limited financial resources and gender inequality – which, however, were beyond the scope of this study.
The report is issued as part of the Knowledge Rights 21 project, funded by Arcadia – a family charitable foundation. The Knowledge Rights 21 programme is managed by IFLA, in partnership with LIBER and SPARC Europe.