Springer Nature welcomes Maria Castresana as new Chief People Officer - November 4, 2024
Springer Nature has announced the appointment of Maria Castresana as its new Chief People Officer. In her new role, Castresana will lead people-centered initiatives across the company’s research, health, education, and professional divisions, aligning with Springer Nature’s mission to drive scientific advancement. Reporting directly to the Chief… Read More
European Diamond Capacity Hub and ALMASI Project to launch in January 2025 - November 4, 2024
The European Diamond Capacity Hub (EDCH) is set to launch on January 15, 2025, in Madrid, Spain, marking a major step forward for Diamond Open Access (OA) publishing in Europe. Hosted by the Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology (FECYT) at the Museo Nacional de Ciencia y… Read More
Sage names Khal Rudin as Chief Commercial Officer to drive global customer-centric strategy - November 4, 2024
Sage, the independent academic publisher, has appointed Khal Rudin to the newly established role of Chief Commercial Officer, with his tenure set to begin in January 2025. This strategic move aims to enhance Sage’s customer-focused approach across its global operations, aligning the business to better serve its… Read More
Public Knowledge Project joins the Open Book Collective to advance open access initiatives - November 4, 2024
The Public Knowledge Project (PKP), an influential research and software development initiative based at Simon Fraser University, has joined the Open Book Collective (OBC) to strengthen its efforts in advancing open access (OA) publishing. Known for its free and open-source software (FOSS) solutions, PKP supports global scholarly… Read More
DOJ updates ADA Title II Regulations for Web Accessibility; ARL resources guide libraries in compliance efforts - November 4, 2024
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has updated its Title II regulations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), introducing new standards to make web content accessible for individuals with disabilities. This regulatory update aims to ensure that digital resources provided by public institutions,… Read More
Springer Nature cuts logistics emissions by 50%, advancing toward net zero by 2040 - November 1, 2024
Global research publisher Springer Nature has announced significant strides in its journey toward net zero emissions by 2040, as reported in its latest annual Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory. The report highlights a 50% reduction in logistics emissions since the 2019 baseline and a nearly… Read More
