About the Press
Presentation of Ediciones Universidad de Valladolid
Since the mid-20th century, the University of Valladolid has had its own publishing service, which began operating during the 1948–1949 academic year, following the enactment of the Law on the Organization of Spanish Universities of July 29, 1943. This law provided for the creation of University Secretariats for Publications, Scientific Exchange, and Extension, entrusted with broad and varied functions—chief among them, the promotion of university book publishing as a reflection of the teaching and research activities of academic staff.
During the 1980s, the Secretariat for Publications and Scientific Exchange of the University of Valladolid underwent significant development. All university publications were centralized under this office, while staff numbers increased and became more professionalized, and its budget grew accordingly. As a result, the volume and quality of its publishing output improved substantially. Since then, the publishing service of the University of Valladolid has played an essential role in disseminating academic knowledge and the outcomes of scientific research.
Subsequently, the university’s publishing service adopted the name Ediciones Universidad de Valladolid (EdUVa), and it is currently governed by the regulations approved by the Governing Board on November 11, 2018 (see the section Regulations of Ediciones Universidad de Valladolid).
Ediciones Universidad de Valladolid is a member of UNE (Unión de Editoriales Universitarias Españolas), the association that represents and advocates for the interests of Spanish university presses.
Objectives
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To promote the publication —both in print and digital formats— of scientific, technical, humanistic, cultural, artistic, and educational works.
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To contribute to the advancement of general knowledge through academic publishing, either independently or in collaboration with other public or private institutions.
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To support the creation and ongoing maintenance of high-quality book series and academic journals.
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To foster open access to scientific knowledge through digital publication.
Functions
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The evaluation and publication of specialized scientific research in the form of monographs, collective volumes, databases, and similar works, in print and/or digital formats.
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The publication of open-access academic journals affiliated with Departments, Centers, or other structures of the University of Valladolid.
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The publication of university-level instructional manuals.
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The publication of works aimed at disseminating scientific and academic knowledge to a wider audience.
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The publication of institutional materials.
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The management of the dissemination and distribution of publications through appropriate channels.
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The administration of editorial exchange agreements with other universities and institutions.
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The management and processing of ISBNs and ISSNs for the books and journals it publishes.
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Ensuring respect for intellectual property rights and the prevention of plagiarism in all published works.
Regulations and Statutes of Ediciones Universidad de Valladolid
Ediciones Universidad de Valladolid is a publishing service under the authority of the Vice-Rectorate for Research, Innovation, and Knowledge Transfer of the University of Valladolid. It is dedicated to the publication and dissemination of scholarly and educational works written, translated, coordinated, or promoted by members of the University of Valladolid community or of other national or international academic institutions.
The current Regulations of Ediciones Universidad de Valladolid were approved by the Standing Committee of the Governing Council of the University of Valladolid on December 11, 2018.
