UK tech professionals increase AI learning as programming skills adapt - July 2, 2026
New data from O’Reilly indicates that technology professionals in the United Kingdom are shifting their learning focus toward artificial intelligence (AI) as programming practices evolve. Analysis of platform usage between Q1 2025 and Q1 2026 shows that Generative AI content usage in the UK grew by 89%.… Read More
Nature Conference on AI and Healthcare to be held under French Presidential Patronage - July 1, 2026
The upcoming Nature Conference, Redefining Healthcare in the Age of AI, organized by Springer Nature in collaboration with the Paris Institute for Transplantation & Organ Regeneration (PITOR), will take place in Paris from September 8–10, 2026. The event will be held under the High… Read More
Elsevier expands ClinicalKey Student with StudyFinder AI for evidence-based learning - June 30, 2026
Elsevier has introduced StudyFinder AI to its ClinicalKey Student platform, aiming to provide medical students with faster access to trusted, evidence-based resources. The move follows the earlier launch of Osmosis AI and reflects growing demand for reliable artificial intelligence in healthcare education. According to Elsevier, a majority… Read More
Elsevier expands LeapSpace with new AI tools for research workflows - June 25, 2026
Elsevier has announced an expansion of LeapSpace, AI‑based research workspace, introducing new agentic capabilities designed to support a wider range of tasks across the research workflow. The update includes Writing Coach, Claim Radar, Compare Tables, Extended File Upload, and Reference Export, which became available… Read More
UKRI launches two AI research labs with £60 million investment - June 25, 2026
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced the creation of two new artificial intelligence (AI) research labs in the United Kingdom, supported by a £60 million investment from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). The initiative is intended to strengthen the UK’s position in global… Read More
Jisc and EAUC release guidance on AI’s environmental impact in Higher Education - June 24, 2026
Jisc and the Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (EAUC) have launched new guidance to help universities and colleges address the environmental impact of artificial intelligence (AI). The resource was introduced at the 2026 EAUC annual conference and is designed to support post‑16 education… Read More
MDPI implements AI-based integrity screening across submissions - June 23, 2026
MDPI has introduced full deployment of its in-house AI-powered research integrity system, Ethicality, which now screens all manuscripts submitted to the publisher. The system processes approximately 2,000 submissions per day from authors worldwide. Ethicality functions as an integrated integrity layer within the editorial workflow, continuously monitoring manuscripts… Read More
American Physical Society updates AI policy for APS journals - June 19, 2026
The American Physical Society (APS) has announced an updated policy on the use of AI tools in the preparation and peer review of research articles submitted to its journals. The revised guidelines expand the scope of permissible AI use while reinforcing the Society’s commitment… Read More
Wiley and IQVIA report explores AI opportunities and challenges in healthcare value chain - June 16, 2026
Wiley and IQVIA have published Scientific Discovery & AI: The Science-to-Patient Journey, a cross-sector intelligence report based on discussions among more than 25 senior leaders from pharmaceutical research, academic medicine, health systems, technology companies, publishing, and learned societies. The report draws… Read More
Cambridge University Press & Assessment joins global coalition for responsible AI development - June 16, 2026
Cambridge University Press & Assessment has joined the Alliance for Responsible Innovation in the Arts & Media (ARIAM), a new international coalition focused on ensuring that artificial intelligence is developed and deployed in ways that benefit society. The first group of signatories includes organizations… Read More
