CRL and NERL renew MIT Press partnership to advance open access in 2026 - October 21, 2025
The Center for Research Libraries (CRL) and its NERL licensing program have renewed their partnership with MIT Press to continue supporting the MIT Direct to Open (D2O) program through 2026. The renewal highlights the collective influence of CRL and NERL members… Read More
EIFL updates guide for publishers of Diamond OA journals - October 21, 2025
EIFL has released a revised and updated version of its guide for publishers of Diamond open access (OA) journals, aimed at helping them enhance journal quality and align with best practices in scholarly publishing. Titled ‘Quality in Diamond Open Access Publishing: Guidelines, Policies and Templates’, the updated… Read More
Cambridge University Press calls for collective reform to secure the future of academic publishing - October 17, 2025
Cambridge University Press has released a report calling for coordinated global reform to ensure that academic publishing becomes more open, equitable, and sustainable. The report, titled ‘Publishing futures: Working together to deliver radical change in academic publishing’, warns that without urgent sector-wide action, the… Read More
Nature Awards honor Women in Science for AI Research and STEM outreach - October 17, 2025
Nature and The Estée Lauder Companies have announced the winners of the 2025 Nature Awards for Inspiring Women in Science, recognizing outstanding contributions to scientific discovery and community outreach. Sue Han Lee, Senior Lecturer, Swinburne University of Technology, Malaysia, has received… Read More
World Economic Forum and Frontiers unveil top 10 emerging technologies for planetary health - October 17, 2025
The World Economic Forum and Frontiers have released a new report identifying ten emerging technologies with the potential to accelerate climate action, restore ecosystems, and promote sustainable innovation within planetary boundaries. The inaugural publication, 10 Emerging Technology Solutions for Planetary Health,… Read More
Binghamton professor joins editorial board of pharmacy journal - October 17, 2025
Kenneth McCall, clinical professor of pharmacy practice at Binghamton University, has been appointed associate editor of the Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (JPPS). As associate editor, McCall will contribute to the review and evaluation of manuscripts in pharmacoepidemiology and health outcomes. His responsibilities include handling up… Read More