Dryad and DANS collaborate for long-term preservation of rich research data repository - July 12, 2017
Dryad and DANS (Data Archiving and Networked Services) have announced a new collaboration to ensure long-term preservation and accessibility to curated scientific data. The Dryad Digital Repository makes research data discoverable, freely reusable, and citable. Over 50,000 researchers who have already… Read More
New OpenCon report focuses on designing diverse, equitable and inclusive events - July 12, 2017
The organisers of OpenCon, a global community and conference series that aims to empower the next generation to advance openness in research and education, has released a report focused on minimising barriers to participation in conferences that convene academic communities. The report includes relevant lessons learned… Read More
CAS announces 2017 SciFinder Future Leaders - July 11, 2017
CAS, a division of the American Chemical Society, has announced the 2017 SciFinder Future Leaders. Twenty-five international Ph.D. students and postdoctoral researchers will visit CAS headquarters in Columbus, OH, this August to collaborate on exciting new initiatives to support the scientific community, including the latest CAS… Read More
Elsevier announces new book series on autism treatments - July 11, 2017
Elsevier, the information analytics company specialising in science and health, has announced the publication of a new book series, Critical Specialties in Treating Autism and Other Behavioral Challenges, edited by Jonathan Tarbox. The purpose of this series is to provide treatment manuals that address topics of… Read More
American Psychological Association appoints George Kowal as senior director, sales and customer support - July 11, 2017
The American Psychological Association has appointed George Kowal as senior director, sales and customer support, responsible for sales performance across products and markets for APA's nearly $100 million publishing organisation. He assumes the new post on July 10. APA's sales and customer support team oversees… Read More
Wolters Kluwer Health appoints Jean-Claude Saghbini as CTO - July 11, 2017
Wolters Kluwer Health, a global provider of information and point of care solutions for the healthcare industry, has announced that Jean-Claude Saghbini has joined its executive management team as vice president and chief technology officer. In this role, Saghbini will spearhead the Health division's technology strategy… Read More
