CRKN submits feedback on Tri-Agency draft open access policy - May 6, 2025
The Canadian Research Knowledge Network (CRKN) has submitted a response to the draft revision of the Tri-Agency Open Access Policy on Publications, emphasizing its importance in establishing open access as the default for Canadian-funded research. In preparing its feedback, CRKN consulted its member institutions across the academic… Read More
EBSCO to host 2026 User Group for academic librarians in Omaha - May 6, 2025
EBSCO Information Services, a provider of research and library technology solutions, will host its 2026 EBSCO User Group from May 5–8 in Omaha, Nebraska. The annual event convenes academic librarians from across North America to exchange insights on product use, explore innovations in library… Read More
ERIC database to reduce indexed titles amid federal cost-cutting measures - May 6, 2025
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC), a major U.S. Department of Education-sponsored database for education research, will significantly reduce the number of indexed journals and other information sources beginning April 24, 2025. This change follows a federal directive aimed at reducing overall government spending and reallocating resources… Read More
Matthias Nahrendorf appointed Editor-in-Chief of JACC: Basic to Translational Science - May 6, 2025
The American College of Cardiology has appointed Matthias Nahrendorf, MD, PhD, as the new Editor-in-Chief of JACC: Basic to Translational Science, a journal focused on advancing research at the interface of laboratory science and clinical cardiology. Nahrendorf brings extensive expertise in cardiovascular research, imaging,… Read More
2024 EDI data survey outlines progress on five priority themes - May 5, 2025
The Biochemical Society has released a progress update following its 2024 Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Data Survey, which was designed to gather community feedback on areas for continued focus and improvement. Responses to the survey identified five core themes, each now informing specific initiatives across the… Read More
New report examines generative AI adoption and challenges across higher education institutions - May 5, 2025
A newly released report presents findings from a cross-institutional study exploring the integration of generative AI into teaching, learning, and research across higher education in North America. Nearly three years after the commercial launch of ChatGPT, universities and related stakeholders continue to navigate its evolving influence, developing… Read More
