Jisc issues guidance on digital equity in UK transnational education - May 13, 2026
Jisc has released new guidance aimed at promoting digital equity in UK transnational education (TNE). The resource provides a checklist of digital considerations to help senior university leaders plan, manage risk, and deliver equitable practice in TNE programs. The guidance follows the UK government’s recent refresh of… Read More
Taylor & Francis reports progress on sustainability, equity, and accessibility in scholarly publishing - May 12, 2026
Taylor & Francis has released its first sustainable impact report, Publishing with Purpose, outlining progress in sustainability, equity, and accessibility across its publishing operations. The report highlights reductions in environmental impact, initiatives to expand access to knowledge, and contributions to the United Nations Sustainable… Read More
STM launches microsite on Equity in Open Research - May 8, 2026
STM’s Equity in Open Research Task & Finish Group has introduced a new microsite that outlines voluntary best practice guidelines, case studies, and emerging data to support equity across the open research lifecycle. The initiative emphasizes transparency, accessibility, collaboration, and accountability. The microsite builds… Read More
Sage receives Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion recognition at Independent Publishing Awards - May 8, 2026
Sage has been recognized with the Alison Morrison Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award at the Independent Publishing Awards, hosted by the Independent Publishers Guild. The award highlights efforts to make publishing more diverse and inclusive, both in published output and within the workforce. Judges commended Sage’s longstanding… Read More
AIP Publishing advances accessibility with 2026 Alt Text Requirement for scholarly articles - April 2, 2026
AIP Publishing has announced changes to its publishing processes to improve accessibility, in alignment with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1 AA). Beginning in April 2026, authors will be required to include alternative text (alt text) for visual elements in… Read More
JSTOR achieves 100% ASPIRE Gold rating for accessibility statement in 2026 review - March 12, 2026
JSTOR has retained a 100% ASPIRE Gold rating following a February 2026 review of the platform’s accessibility statement and related communications. The ASPIRE verification service evaluates accessibility statements across the publishing industry, assessing clarity, completeness, transparency, and usefulness for users seeking… Read More
IOP Publishing signs UK Publishing Inclusion Pledge 2026–28 - February 3, 2026
IOP Publishing (IOPP) has signed the UK Publishing Inclusion Pledge 2026–28. As a signatory to the pledge, IOPP will work toward ensuring fair opportunities and fostering an environment in which individuals are respected, heard, and supported. The Publishing Inclusion Pledge, led by the Publishers… Read More
Publishers Association launches UK Publishing Inclusion Pledge to drive diversity and equity - January 29, 2026
The Publishers Association has launched a new Publishing Inclusion Pledge aimed at strengthening equity, inclusion, and belonging across the UK publishing sector. The initiative recognizes that diverse perspectives enhance publishing outcomes and is designed to support publishers of all sizes, sectors, and specialties in taking practical action… Read More
DOAJ unveils 2026–2028 global open access strategy to advance equity, inclusion, and research integrity - January 29, 2026
The Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) has released its new 2026–2028 strategy, outlining priorities aimed at strengthening its role as a core global infrastructure for open access journals. The strategy builds on community consultation and responds to ongoing shifts in scholarly publishing, including the growth of… Read More
Math societies publish joint author guidelines to support accessible mathematics publishing - January 7, 2026
Four leading mathematical societies have collaborated to develop a shared set of author guidelines aimed at improving the accessibility of mathematics content published online, in response to regulatory requirements under the European Accessibility Act (EAA) and updates to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The American Mathematical… Read More
