SPARC announces webinar series on open metadata and institutional policies - October 13, 2026
The Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC) has announced a two-part Open Metadata 101 webinar series focused on developments in open metadata and the adoption of institutional policies. The sessions are intended for professionals working in libraries, knowledge organizations, and cultural heritage institutions. Metadata supports a… Read More
STM Frankfurt Conference 2026 examines trust, AI, and international collaboration in scholarly publishing - October 9, 2026
The STM Frankfurt Conference 2026 brought together more than 300 delegates from across the scholarly communications sector to discuss the implications of artificial intelligence (AI), research integrity, geopolitical uncertainty, and evolving research policies for scholarly publishing. Discussions focused on how publishers, researchers, librarians, and technology providers can… Read More
CCC hosts Frankfurt Book Fair panel on Publisher Strategies for Navigating the AI Value Chain - September 30, 2026
Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) will host a panel titled Publisher Strategies for Navigating the AI Value Chain during the Frankfurt Book Fair on October 7, 2026, from 14:00 to 15:00 CEST at the Dialogue Stage, Foyer of Hall 4. Panelists include… Read More
EASE Türkiye events explore Peer Review Capacity and Quality - September 25, 2026
As part of Peer Review Week 2026, EASE Türkiye organized two online events under the theme “Peer Review Capacity: Volume, Speed, and Quality.” The sessions brought together researchers, reviewers, editors, and other stakeholders in scholarly publishing to discuss inclusivity, sustainability, and quality in peer review. A total of 193 participants… Read More
Peer Review Week highlights the enduring role of reviewers in the AI era - September 15, 2026
During Peer Review Week, the annual global event that underscores the importance of peer review, IOP Publishing (IOPP) emphasized the continuing contribution of reviewers in maintaining trust in science in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). As AI reshapes the research and publishing landscape,… Read More
Peer Review Week 2026 to address capacity challenges in volume, speed, and quality - September 8, 2026
Peer Review Week (PRW) 2026 will be held from September 14–18, 2026, bringing together the global scholarly community to examine the theme “Peer Review Capacity: Volume, Speed, and Quality.” The theme reflects growing pressures across the research ecosystem. Rising submission volumes and expectations for faster decision‑making are… Read More
Cambridge University Press & Assessment to host first AI in Education Summit 2026 - August 28, 2026
Cambridge University Press & Assessment will hold its inaugural Cambridge AI in Education Summit on October 15–16, 2026, focusing on the theme of AI and human intelligence in education. The event will examine the future of learning, assessment, cognition, judgment, and educational responsibility in… Read More
ALA opens call for proposals for 2027 Annual Conference & Exhibition - August 26, 2026
The American Library Association (ALA) has announced the opening of its call for education program and poster proposals for the ALA 2027 Annual Conference & Exhibition, scheduled for June 24–28, 2027, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Annual Conference will address pressing challenges and opportunities… Read More
O’Reilly to host fourth AI Codecon on Open Source AI - August 11, 2026
O’Reilly has announced the fourth virtual conference in its AI Codecon series, focused on building with open source AI. The event will take place on Monday, August 31, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET, and will be free to… Read More
China’s evolving research and open science policies examined at CHORUS Forum - August 10, 2026
The CHORUS Forum held on July 23, 2026, explored how China’s research ecosystem is adapting to support open science while strengthening its scholarly publishing infrastructure. The session, moderated by Lisa Hinchliffe, Professor Emerita at the University of Illinois Champaign‑Urbana and Founder of Librarian in the Loop LLC,… Read More
