Holiday Notice - October 27, 2016
This is to inform our esteemed subscribers that there will be no newsletter dispatch on October 28, 2016 on account of a local holiday. We will resume our newsletter service on Monday, October 31, 2016. The newsletter will contain all the headlines that have appeared after the October 27th issue.… Read More
Elsevier partners with Doctors Without Borders to help tackle Africa’s health challenges - October 26, 2016
STM publisher Elsevier and renowned international humanitarian-aid organisation Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) have agreed to cooperate in fighting the root causes of some of Africa's most vexing health challenges, including diarrhea and infectious diseases, which leave millions of people dying or severely diminished every… Read More
New Figshare report provides new insights into the global state of open data - October 26, 2016
Figshare, an online digital repository for academic research, has released the results of its global survey of 2,000 researchers and report, "The State of Open Data," to assess the global landscape around open data and sharing practices. This report has been supported by parent company
SCOAP3’ annual online Forum to present achievements to date, current status and future plans - October 26, 2016
SCOAP3 is hosting its annual online Forum - an open event presenting achievements to date, current status and future plans. The Forum also offers an opportunity to ask questions, and give suggestions, to representatives of the SCOAP3 international governance and the operations team at CERN. … Read More
McGraw-Hill Education names Diane Adams as Chief Human Resources Officer - October 26, 2016
Learning science company McGraw-Hill Education has announced that Diane Adams will join the company as its Chief Human Resources Officer, effective October 31, reporting to David Levin, President and CEO. Adams, who brings more than 20 years of experience leading companies through periods of transition and… Read More
Jenny Machida appointed to PLOS Board of Directors - October 26, 2016
Open access journal publisher PLOS has announced that Jenny Machida has joined the PLOS Board of Directors, effective October 21, 2016. According to Board Chairman Gary Ward, Machida's deep business knowledge with a focus on strategy, growth and organisation performance will greatly contribute to PLOS… Read More
