Wednesday, October 7

UC makes open-access deal with PLOS to reform academic journal publishing

This post was updated March 9 at 3:57 p.m. The University of California made a two-year open-access agreement Feb. 19 with the Public Library of Science, which researchers say is part of an upending of the traditional academic publishing model. Read more...

Photo: The University of California announced a two-year open-access agreement Feb. 19 with the Public Library of Science, under the deal, the UC Library will cover the first $1,000 of the article processing charges required for researchers to publish in PLOS journals. (Daily Bruin file photo)


In response to the coronavirus, UCLA to host information session for students

UCLA will host an information session on the 2019 novel coronavirus Monday. The informational meeting will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in De Neve Auditorium, said UCLA spokesperson Ricardo Vazquez in an emailed statement. Read more...

Photo: UCLA will host an informational meeting about the coronavirus Monday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in De Neve Auditorium, featuring representatives from the Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center and UCLA administration to discuss the disease and UCLA’s preparedness. (Daily Bruin file photo)






NWWNC advocates for changes to Westwood specific plan to stimulate business

Some Westwood Village zoning regulations may be reduced or eliminated if the city follows recommendations from a local neighborhood council. The North Westwood Neighborhood Council, a body representing UCLA and the Village to the Los Angeles City Council, recommended changes to food and parking regulations in the Village’s 1989 zoning and regulatory framework known as the Westwood Village Specific Plan. Read more...

Photo: The North Westwood Neighborhood Council recommended Los Angeles City Planning reduce or remove food and parking regulations in Westwood Village during a board meeting Wednesday. The council hopes the changes will attract more businesses to the Village. (Daily Bruin file photo)