OpenAIRE and Institut Pasteur partner to expand open science training across Europe - March 25, 2026
OpenAIRE and Institut Pasteur have formalized a strategic collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focused on advancing Open Science training and strengthening research capacity across Europe. The partnership combines OpenAIRE’s expertise in open scholarly communication infrastructure with Institut Pasteur’s leadership in biomedical research… Read More
China publishes global journal list for medicine and life sciences to support research evaluation - March 25, 2026
China has released a global high-quality journal list covering medicine and life sciences, marking a step toward developing an independent framework for academic journal evaluation. The list was jointly compiled by Dongbi Technology Data Co., Ltd., the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, and Shanghai… Read More
Knowledgespeak Editorial – Accessibility by Design: Why Scholarly Publishing Must Shift Upstream - March 24, 2026
Accessibility in scholarly publishing is often treated as a production responsibility, particularly in the context of digital accessibility standards and compliance requirements. It is at this stage that content is checked, tagged, and adjusted for usability across assistive technologies. Yet this framing overlooks a critical reality. Most accessibility issues in… Read More
SPARC Europe launches Open Education European Alliance report - March 24, 2026
SPARC Europe has identified digital transformation as a force reshaping higher education across Europe. It indicated that, for this transition to produce a more equitable and borderless learning environment, Open Education (OE) must move from a peripheral role to a central position within European policy. SPARC Europe… Read More
Ireland’s National Open Access Monitor assessed positively against OSMI principles - March 24, 2026
IReL and OpenAIRE have announced the completion of a comprehensive assessment of Ireland’s National Open Access Monitor using the OSMI Principles of Open Science Self-Assessment, marking a milestone in advancing transparent, responsible, and high-quality open science practices. The National Open Access… Read More
MDPI renews 2026 open access Article Processing Charges agreement with Norwegian Agency Sikt - March 24, 2026
MDPI has renewed Norway’s national agreement with the Norwegian Agency for Shared Services in Education and Research (Sikt) for the 2026 period. The arrangement will remain in effect throughout 2026 and enables participating institutions in Norway to receive discounts on Article Processing Charges (APCs)… Read More
