Springer Nature’s iversity expands its product portfolio with new media format, Espresso Courses - May 14, 2019
Springer Nature’s online learning platform iversity has expanded its product portfolio with a new format called Espresso Courses. These courses focus on ‘point of need learning’, and are designed to impart knowledge in a fast and efficient way. iversity’s existing formats PRO courses and MOOCs (Massive… Read More
European University Association releases its Second Big Deals Survey Report - May 14, 2019
The European University Association (EUA) has released its Second Big Deals Survey Report. This updated mapping of major scholarly publishing contracts in Europe comes at a time when the sector is undergoing substantial changes. The survey, conducted in 2017-2018, gathers data from 31 consortia covering… Read More
The American Chemical Society appoints Audrey M. Rogerson as its new VP, Development - May 14, 2019
The American Chemical Society (ACS) has announced that Dr. Audrey M. Rogerson will assume the new role of vice president (VP) of development, effective June 3, 2019. Rogerson brings to ACS 17 years’ experience as a fundraiser and organisational strategist for nonprofits focused on scientific research… Read More
Targeted Oncology adds The Florida Society of Clinical Oncology to its SAP Program - May 14, 2019
Targeted OncologyTM, a multimedia resource that offers content and expert opinions on standard and emerging treatments in the oncology field, has announced the addition of The Florida Society of Clinical Oncology (FLASCO) to its Strategic Alliance Partnership (SAP) program. FLASCO is… Read More
ACCUCOMS and NEJM expand representation agreement to include Middle East and Israel - May 14, 2019
ACCUCOMS has announced that The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) Group, publisher of premier medical resources for research, education and professional practice, has expanded its current representation agreement to include several Middle East countries and Israel. NEJM is focussing on growing its global reach, and… Read More
ALPSP appoints Wayne Sime as its Chief Executive - May 13, 2019
The Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers (ALPSP) has appointed Wayne Sime as its new permanent Chief Executive. Wayne joined ALPSP as Interim Chief Executive in October 2018. Previously, Wayne Sime was Director of Library Services for the Royal Society of Medicine. He has also… Read More