International Publishers Association appoints José Borghino as new Secretary General - August 20, 2015
The International Publishers Association (IPA) has announced the appointment of José Borghino as new Secretary General. Borghino's responsibilities will include supporting IPA members, nationally and in international forums, whenever copyright or the freedom to publish are threatened. He will advise IPA members on national policy issues.… Read More
Jisc appoints Dr Paul Feldman as new chief executive - August 20, 2015
Jisc has announced the appointment of Dr Paul Feldman, currently an executive partner at Gartner UK, as Jisc's new chief executive, effective mid-October 2015. He has extensive experience of working at a senior level in large, complex IT organisations. Paul takes over from Professor Martyn Harrow… Read More
Frankfurt Book Fair appoints Amy Webster as new Associate Partner Rights and Licences - August 19, 2015
The Frankfurt Book Fair has announced the appointment of Amy Webster as the new Associate Partner Rights and Licences. Amy joins from the Edinburgh TV Festival, where she was Head of New Business. She was previously at the London Book Fair, where she co-ordinated the Market… Read More
NetEase and Wiley partnership to significantly help enhance job readiness and reskilling for IT professionals - August 19, 2015
China-based Internet technology company NetEase, Inc. is now offering John Wiley & Sons, Inc's Certified Big Data Developer (WCBDD) and Wiley Certified Mobile Application Developer (WCMAD) certification courses under a partnership inked by both companies recently. The partnership underpins Wiley's commitment to fulfilling the needs of… Read More
Elsevier announces winners of Gray’s Anatomy Art Contest - August 19, 2015
STM publisher Elsevier and publisher of Gray's Anatomy, the world's most famous anatomical reference, has selected Amanda Lilleston of Ann Arbor, Mich., as the winner of the Gray's Anatomy Art Contest. Christopher Smith of Silver Springs, Md., was named runner-up. Lilleston will receive a $1,000… Read More
Smithsonian launches public access plan for research - August 19, 2015
The Smithsonian has released its Plan for Increased Public Access to Results of Federally Funded Research, based on the principles outlined by the Office of Science and Technology Policy. Through the new plan, all applicable publications and supporting data resulting from federally funded research will be available through the Smithsonian… Read More
