In a year of lively debate about intellectual freedom, the emergence of generative artificial intelligence (AI), and the future of publishing, Cambridge University Press & Assessment is joining fellow industry leaders at the Frankfurt Bookfair (18 - 22 October) – the world's largest trade fair for books. This year's fair marks the event's 75th anniversary.
On 19 October, Cambridge is hosting a panel discussion about experimental approaches to developing open-access publishing initiatives - including our new Cambridge Open Equity Initiative.
Over 50 percent of the research articles Cambridge University Press published last year were open access – meaning these scholarly articles are freely and openly available for anyone to read online. The overarching aim is to transform the majority of their journal's research publishing to open access by 2025.
The 75th Frankfurt Bookfair’s emphasis on AI also aligns well with Cambridge’s remit. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is continually assessing the development of AI and considering how it might offer both challenges and opportunities to the worlds of academic and education publishing. AI also connects to key focus areas like open access and the importance of human oversight within organizations.
At the Bookfair, Cambridge will also be seeking to share sustainability initiatives and learn from those of others. Cambridge is committed to the Sustainable Publishers pledge to accelerate progress to achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals by 2030: English course books now use 99 percent sustainably sourced paper, and Cambridge University Press & Assessment reducing how far learning materials travel between production and clients.
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