Wednesday Jul 23, 2025
Voices 6: John Willinsky
The founder of the Public Knowledge Project reflects on his journey from schoolteacher to open access pioneer. He discusses the origins of Open Journal Systems and how a love of learning, a DIY ethos, and a belief in global knowledge justice drove him to reshape the world of scholarly publishing.
Full transcript: https://elifesciences.org/community/community-voices-episode-6
8 months ago
Thank you so much, John, for sharing your journey and such inspiring reflections! Your path and vision are always deeply motivating, a true reminder of the value of commitment and purpose. I’m grateful for the inspiration. In our region, Latin America, the Public Knowledge Project initiatives you mentioned, like Open Journal Systems, have fostered the growth of a strong, community-owned scholarly communications ecosystem that promotes equity, bibliodiversity, and multilingualism. These values are more essential than ever in the context of open science.