Registration open for IDEAL 2024 in Toronto, Canada—Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility in Libraries & Archives - January 25, 2024
Association of Research Libraries (ARL) 2024 Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility in Libraries & Archives (IDEAL) Conference is scheduled to be held from July 15–17, 2024, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The 2024 conference theme is Sustainable Resistance and Restoration in Global Communities. Participants have the opportunity to choose from 90+… Read More
ResearchGate and BMJ join forces to increase accessibility of critical healthcare knowledge for world’s medical researchers - January 24, 2024
ResearchGate, the professional network for researchers, and BMJ, a global leader in healthcare knowledge provision and a pioneer in open access (OA), have announced an agreement to make six BMJ OA journals available on the ResearchGate platform. This collaboration will provide wider reach and… Read More
EASE launches Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) survey in collaboration with C4DISC - January 16, 2024
In pursuit of its mission to champion equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) across the scholarly communication landscape, the European Association of Science Editors (EASE) has joined forces with industry partners within the Coalition for Diversity and Inclusion in Scholarly Communication (C4DISC). This collaborative effort… Read More
AIP Publishing sets demographic goals for editorial diversity - January 4, 2024
In a commitment to fostering diversity and inclusivity within its editorial teams, AIP Publishing recently shared insights from its first demographic benchmarking study, emphasizing the need for targeted strategies to enhance representation across its journals. The study, released late last year, offered a comprehensive analysis of the… Read More
Jisc and The Glenlead Centre collaborate to advance accessibility of digital tools and AI in higher education - December 8, 2023
Jisc, the UK's technology solutions provider for education and research, has joined forces with The Glenlead Centre to launch the "Accessible Digital Futures" project, aimed at making digital tools and artificial intelligence (AI) more accessible in higher education (HE). This collaborative initiative will bring together HE leaders… Read More
Collaborating for change: DEI initiatives across the scholarly publishing industry - December 6, 2023
In a steadfast commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the scholarly publishing landscape, AIP Publishing has taken significant strides by actively engaging in collaborative initiatives with publishers across the industry. The company's participation in key endeavors, including the RSC’s Joint Commitment… Read More
Measuring Diversity: AIP Publishing’s inaugural benchmarking exercise unveils insights - November 13, 2023
In a commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), AIP Publishing established a DEI Committee in 2020, setting ambitious targets to enhance the representation of diverse voices within the organization and its publishing programs. The overarching goal was to ensure fair representation across communities, providing equal… Read More
University of California’s Office of Scholarly Communication unveils new initiative aimed at advancing inclusivity and equity within scholarly publishing - October 25, 2023
The University of California's Office of Scholarly Communication (OSC) has introduced its latest endeavor, the "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Scholarly Communication" resource. This pioneering platform is dedicated to supporting the UC community in comprehending and addressing the challenges associated with achieving and sustaining… Read More
CHORUS joins C4DISC to advance diversity and accessibility in scholarly communications - October 20, 2023
CHORUS has joined the Coalition for Diversity and Inclusion in Scholarly Communications (C4DISC) as part of its ongoing commitment to fostering diversity and inclusivity within the scholarly communication landscape. CHORUS, like many other organizations in the industry, acknowledges the immense value of a… Read More
Research4Life launches a new committee to address equity for researchers in LMICs - September 21, 2023
In a significant move towards fostering equity and inclusion in the academic and research landscape, Research4Life is establishing an Equity Committee. The Research4Life Equity Committee intends to bring about a transformative change in the representation and participation of researchers from lower and middle-income countries (LMICs). By addressing… Read More
