Manipal, 27 June 2024: Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India Institution of Eminence and Deemed to be University, a leading Multidisciplinary University and Sage, a global academic publisher of books, journals, and library resources with a growing range of technologies, signed a Read and Publishing agreement.

The agreement with Sage will allow the faculty and researchers of MAHE to access over 1000 journal titles, and researchers can publish their content as open access.

Commenting on the partnership, Lt. Gen. (Dr.) M D Venkatesh, Vice Chancellor, MAHE, said, “The signing of an open access agreement between MAHE, Manipal and Sage marks a significant step towards enhancing the accessibility and visibility of research publications. This agreement aligns with the global movement towards open science, which aims to make scientific research freely available to all, thereby fostering greater dissemination, collaboration, and innovation.”

Sugata Ghosh, Vice President Publishing Business, Sage, said, "We are delighted to partner with MAHE in our first Read and Publish Agreement with an Indian institution. This collaboration underscores our commitment to supporting academic research and promoting open access in India.”