Oxford University Press set to publish Poultry Science Association journals - November 8, 2013
Academic publisher Oxford University Press (OUP) has announced its partnership with the Poultry Science Association (PSA) to exclusively publish their two journals, Poultry Science (PS) and The Journal of Applied Poultry Research (JAPR). First self-published in 1921, Poultry Science is an internationally renowned monthly journal,… Read More
Elsevier and University of Birmingham launch first large scale investigation analysing discourse used in interdisciplinary research - November 7, 2013
STM publisher Elsevier and the University of Birmingham, UK, have announced the launch of an Investigation of the Discourse of Interdisciplinary Research (IDRD). It is funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (UK). Research is increasingly bringing together scientists from different fields and this investigation… Read More
The London Book Fair takes a scholarly approach with the launch of The Faculty@LBF - November 7, 2013
The London Book Fair (LBF) is delighted to announce a brand new academic theatre which will feature in its Academic & Scholarly zone in 2014. The theatre, called The Faculty@LBF, will be located on the show floor. The Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers (ALPSP)… Read More
ProQuest appoints John Law to lead Enterprise Product Strategy - November 7, 2013
Information resources and technologies provider ProQuest, US, has named John Law to the newly created position of Vice President, Enterprise Product Strategy. In this role, Law will lead initiatives that enable coordination among ProQuest's business areas, leveraging the company's breadth of expertise and assets to create… Read More
New ESF report calls for sustained public endorsement and funding for human stem cell research - November 7, 2013
The European Science Foundation (ESF) reports on the scientific and policy issues surrounding human stem cell research across Europe. A strategic report from the European Science Foundation examines the key scientific questions for human stem cell research in the context of the rapidly emerging field… Read More
Prof. Martin Hall appointed new chair of Jisc - November 7, 2013
Professor Martin Hall has been appointed as the new chair of Jisc, succeeding Professor Sir Tim O’Shea after his very successful tenure. The appointment, announced by UUK, GuildHE and AoC following an open and competitive selection process, will see Professor Hall taking up his position… Read More
