ACM appoints Tom Romanoff as new Policy Director to drive global tech policy engagement - January 23, 2025
The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), the world’s largest computing society, has announced the appointment of Tom Romanoff as its new Policy Director. In his role, Romanoff will oversee ACM’s efforts to engage with global policymakers and provide expert insights into the technical aspects and societal implications… Read More
Taylor & Francis unveils advanced, accessible eReader for enhanced digital reading - January 22, 2025
Taylor & Francis has officially launched its most advanced eReader to date, transforming the digital reading experience for users of its eBooks platform. With accessibility and personalization as core priorities, the eReader is designed to cater to a diverse audience, from students and researchers to general readers.… Read More
MIT Press’s Direct to Open reaches 2025 funding goal, unlocks access to 80 new titles - January 22, 2025
The MIT Press has successfully reached its annual funding goal for 2025 through its Direct to Open (D2O) initiative, securing open access to 80 new scholarly monographs and edited collections. These titles, covering a wide range of academic disciplines, will be released in the… Read More
Cambridge University Press & Assessment appoints Spencer Piggott as Chief Information Officer - January 22, 2025
Cambridge University Press & Assessment has announced the appointment of Spencer Piggott as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective March 31, 2025. Piggott will succeed Mark Maddocks, who is stepping back from full-time work after a distinguished 15-year tenure at Cambridge. Piggott joins Cambridge from Bauer… Read More
IET welcomes Keir Starmer’s AI plan with calls for diligence, regulation, and sustainability - January 22, 2025
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has responded to Keir Starmer’s proposed AI plan, highlighting the potential for artificial intelligence to boost economic growth while emphasizing the importance of careful implementation, regulation, and sustainability. Dr. Graham Herries, Chair of the IET’s Digital Futures Policy Centre, described… Read More
AUPresses releases updated Subject Area Grid for 2025 - January 22, 2025
The Association of University Presses (AUPresses) has unveiled the latest version of its Subject Area Grid, a widely used resource offering a detailed overview of 130 subject areas covered by over 140 member publishers worldwide. The grid is available as a free, downloadable spreadsheet… Read More
