Uganda’s National Science Council launches open science policy to promote equitable research access - June 12, 2025
The Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST) has adopted a national open science policy following a broad consultative process involving researchers, policymakers, academic leaders, and civil society stakeholders. The policy has been developed with support from EIFL and aligns with Uganda’s upcoming Strategic Plan for… Read More
Springer Nature survey finds Indian researchers seek more balanced research assessments - June 12, 2025
Springer Nature, a global academic publisher and research services provider, has published findings from its 2024 Research Assessment Survey, revealing that researchers in India are calling for more balanced and responsible evaluation frameworks. Based on responses from over 6,300 researchers worldwide—including 764 from India—the survey highlights India’s… Read More
Elsevier and Florence Nightingale Foundation launch Preceptor Plus to support nurse retention - June 11, 2025
Elsevier, a global leader in scientific information and analytics, has partnered with the UK-based nursing and midwifery charity Florence Nightingale Foundation (FNF) to launch a new clinical eLearning program aimed at improving healthcare staff retention. The initiative, titled Preceptor Plus, is designed to enhance leadership capabilities, strengthen… Read More
Wolters Kluwer updates Sentri7 to improve pharmacy and nursing workflows - June 11, 2025
Wolters Kluwer Health, a global provider of clinical technology and information solutions, has introduced significant updates to its Sentri7 Drug Diversion and Sentri7 Pharmacy solutions. The enhancements aim to optimize medication safety, streamline staff workflows, and support healthcare teams in delivering more effective patient care. The redesigned… Read More
ACS and Jisc renew open access publishing agreement for UK researchers - June 11, 2025
The Publications Division of the American Chemical Society (ACS), a major scientific society supporting chemical research and education, has renewed its partnership with Jisc, the UK-based digital infrastructure provider for research and education. The agreement extends through 2025 and 2026, continuing to support open… Read More
The MIT Press to acquire University Science Books from AIP Publishing - June 11, 2025
The MIT Press, a leading academic publisher known for its rigorous STEM-focused catalogue, will acquire University Science Books (USB) from AIP Publishing, the publishing division of the American Institute of Physics. The acquisition will take effect in July 2025, ahead of the Fall 2025… Read More
