STM issues statement on proposed OMB revisions to federal research funding rules - June 16, 2026
STM has expressed strong opposition to the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) proposed revisions to the Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance, warning that the changes could undermine the independent and rigorous system that supports American science. According to STM, the United States has… Read More
Cambridge University Press & Assessment joins global coalition for responsible AI development - June 16, 2026
Cambridge University Press & Assessment has joined the Alliance for Responsible Innovation in the Arts & Media (ARIAM), a new international coalition focused on ensuring that artificial intelligence is developed and deployed in ways that benefit society. The first group of signatories includes organizations… Read More
University Libraries highlight essential role in AI age - June 16, 2026
Universities are facing a pivotal moment as they adapt to rapid changes brought on by artificial intelligence. The Council of Ontario Universities (COU) AI Task Force recently released a report outlining what is needed to prepare students and researchers for the “age of AI,” emphasizing principles of… Read More
Elsevier launches Ebola Information Center with free clinical and research resources - June 12, 2026
Following the World Health Organization’s declaration of an Ebola outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), Elsevier has launched an Ebola Information Center to provide healthcare… Read More
Taylor & Francis and RORATION launch community‑owned Journal of Research on Research - June 12, 2026
The Research‑on‑Research Association (RORATION) and Taylor & Francis have announced the launch of the Journal of Research on Research (J·ROR), an open‑access, community‑owned journal dedicated to examining how research is funded, organized, conducted, communicated, and evaluated. The journal aims to consolidate the research‑on‑research community… Read More
JMIR Publications signs three‑year open science partnership with MetaROR - June 12, 2026
JMIR Publications has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a three‑year partnership with MetaROR (MetaResearch Open Review). The collaboration will integrate MetaROR’s publish‑review‑curate platform with JMIR’s publishing ecosystem, particularly its JMIRx overlay journal series, including JMIRx Med and JMIRx Bio.… Read More
