Workshop outlines practical approaches to Research Data Management using NIST’s Research Data Framework (RDaF) - November 17, 2025
A recent CHORUS workshop summarized practical approaches for adopting the Research Data Framework (RDaF), a resource developed by NIST to strengthen research data management across the full data life cycle. The workshop reviewed the RDaF structure, implementation models, and institutional lessons from early adopters. Speakers described the… Read More
AMA launches micro-grant program to support physician-led community health projects - November 17, 2025
The American Medical Association (AMA) has launched the Community Health Impact Lab Micro Grants Program, a national effort to support physician-led initiatives that address health challenges in underserved communities. The program will award $50,000 grants to 20 physician-led projects that focus on issues such… Read More
EIFL renews agreement with OpenEdition, extending journal access for 28 countries - November 17, 2025
EIFL has renewed its agreement with OpenEdition for the OpenEdition Freemium collection of journals through December 2026. The renewal ensures that libraries in 28 eligible countries continue to receive free access to 184 journals, along with 17 additional titles provided as bonuses. The collection… Read More
PLOS Global Public Health appoints Manuela De Allegri as co-Editor-in-Chief - November 17, 2025
PLOS Global Public Health has announced the appointment of Professor Manuela De Allegri as the journal’s new co-Editor-in-Chief, joining founding Editor-in-Chief Dr. Catherine Kyobutungi. Professor De Allegri brings extensive experience in health systems research, equity-focused inquiry, and capacity strengthening across global contexts. Professor De Allegri is based… Read More
CAUL announces landmark open access agreement with Taylor & Francis for Australasian Universities - November 14, 2025
The Council of Australasian University Librarians (CAUL) has announced an in-principle open access agreement with global publisher Taylor & Francis, marking a major step toward fairer and more sustainable access to research for universities in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. The in-principle agreement has… Read More
SPARC Europe calls for integrated strategy to connect Open Access, Open Science and open Education in higher education - November 14, 2025
SPARC Europe has released a new position paper, The Case for Connecting the Opens, advocating for a unified approach that integrates Open Access, Open Science, Open Education, and related open approaches across higher education institutions. The initiative calls for coordination among universities, libraries, faculty,… Read More
