Research4Life Country Connectors program: Expanding horizons and driving impact - April 17, 2024
In a concerted effort to realize the vision outlined in the Research4Life 2030 strategic plan, aimed at fostering inclusivity, diversity, and equity in the scholarly landscape, Research4Life has made significant strides through its Country Connectors network project. Over the past two years, this initiative, supported by the… Read More
STM joins Coalition for Diversity & Inclusion in Scholarly Communications (C4DISC) to foster a more inclusive publishing industry - April 10, 2024
In a significant move towards fostering diversity and inclusion within the scholarly publishing sector, STM has announced its membership in the Coalition for Diversity & Inclusion in Scholarly Communications (C4DISC). This alliance sees STM, a prominent player in the field, joining forces with other… Read More
ARL calls for hosts for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Institute 2025 and 2026—Submission deadline approaching - March 1, 2024
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) is extending an invitation to member institutions to submit expressions of interest (EOIs) to host the ARL Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Institute for the years 2025 and 2026. With a submission deadline of April 3, 2024, institutions are encouraged to… Read More
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
