DORA launches Practical Guide for Research Funding Organizations on Responsible Research Assessment - April 30, 2026
The Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) has marked its 13th anniversary with the release of A Practical Guide to Implementing Responsible Research Assessment at Research Funding Organizations. The resource is designed to help funders strengthen research quality, equity, and impact. The launch is being co‑hosted with the… Read More
Research Solutions launches Scite Claude Connector for citation‑based research support - April 30, 2026
Research Solutions has announced the launch of the Scite Claude Connector, which integrates Scite’s full‑text search, Smart Citations, and institutional holdings resolution into Anthropic’s Claude platform. The connector expands Scite’s presence beyond its existing ChatGPT app, extending access to two widely used AI assistants in research. With… Read More
Oxford Journals Executive Summit 2026 explores future of scholarly publishing - April 29, 2026
The Oxford Journals Executive Summit took place in April 2026 at the Blavatnik School of Government in Oxford. The event brought together senior leaders from scholarly partner societies and Oxford University Press (OUP) journals colleagues for strategic discussions on the future of journal publishing. The Summit served… Read More
JMIR Publications and University of California extend open access partnership - April 29, 2026
JMIR Publications and the University of California (UC) have announced a multi‑year extension of their institutional membership agreement, managed through the California Digital Library (CDL). The renewal extends the partnership through December 31, 2026, reinforcing a shared commitment to advancing open science. The agreement… Read More
De Gruyter Brill and IIIT Bangalore launch scholarly book series on digital transformation - April 29, 2026
De Gruyter Brill and the International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIIT‑B) have announced the launch of the IIITB–De Gruyter Brill Series, a new scholarly book series focused on research at the intersection of computer science, engineering, and digital transformation. Developed in collaboration with IIIT Bangalore, the… Read More
SPARC appoints April Clyburne‑Sherin as Senior Manager for Programs and Engagement - April 29, 2026
SPARC has announced the appointment of April Clyburne‑Sherin as Senior Manager, Programs and Engagement. In this newly created role, she will be responsible for translating SPARC’s strategic direction into programs that serve members and the broader community. Clyburne‑Sherin has worked as an open research consultant since 2017,… Read More
