Leibniz ScienceCampus DiTraRe to transform digital research for societal benefit - November 5, 2024
The Leibniz ScienceCampus “Digital Transformation of Research” (DiTraRe) has launched a groundbreaking initiative focused on integrating digital technologies into research, with a goal of enhancing accessibility, transparency, and societal impact. This interdisciplinary project, launched in September 2023, is a collaboration between FIZ Karlsruhe and the Karlsruhe Institute… Read More
American Society of Hematology appoints Dr. Andrew Roberts as the new Editor-in-Chief of Blood - November 5, 2024
The American Society of Hematology (ASH) has announced the appointment of Dr. Andrew Roberts as the new editor-in-chief of Blood, ASH’s flagship peer-reviewed journal. Dr. Roberts, a clinical hematologist at both the Royal Melbourne Hospital and the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Australia, will begin his five-year… Read More
Springer Nature welcomes Maria Castresana as new Chief People Officer - November 4, 2024
Springer Nature has announced the appointment of Maria Castresana as its new Chief People Officer. In her new role, Castresana will lead people-centered initiatives across the company’s research, health, education, and professional divisions, aligning with Springer Nature’s mission to drive scientific advancement. Reporting directly to the Chief… Read More
European Diamond Capacity Hub and ALMASI Project to launch in January 2025 - November 4, 2024
The European Diamond Capacity Hub (EDCH) is set to launch on January 15, 2025, in Madrid, Spain, marking a major step forward for Diamond Open Access (OA) publishing in Europe. Hosted by the Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology (FECYT) at the Museo Nacional de Ciencia y… Read More
Sage names Khal Rudin as Chief Commercial Officer to drive global customer-centric strategy - November 4, 2024
Sage, the independent academic publisher, has appointed Khal Rudin to the newly established role of Chief Commercial Officer, with his tenure set to begin in January 2025. This strategic move aims to enhance Sage’s customer-focused approach across its global operations, aligning the business to better serve its… Read More
Public Knowledge Project joins the Open Book Collective to advance open access initiatives - November 4, 2024
The Public Knowledge Project (PKP), an influential research and software development initiative based at Simon Fraser University, has joined the Open Book Collective (OBC) to strengthen its efforts in advancing open access (OA) publishing. Known for its free and open-source software (FOSS) solutions, PKP supports global scholarly… Read More
