CHORUS forum emphasizes shared responsibility and innovation in accessibility - July 18, 2025
The CHORUS Accessibility Forum, held on June 18, 2025, brought together experts from academia, publishing, and research institutions to examine how accessibility in scholarly communications can be scaled and normalized. Discussions focused on the ethical and economic imperative for accessibility, practical frameworks, and stakeholder roles. Panelists emphasized… Read More
JAMS to sponsor ISMTE’s 2025 North American Conference - July 17, 2025
JAMS (Journal and Article Management System), developed by MDPI, will sponsor the International Society of Managing and Technical Editors (ISMTE) Annual North American Conference, scheduled for August 5–8, 2025, in Montreal, Canada. The conference will bring together editorial professionals, publishers, and service providers from… Read More
Sage highlights support for intellectual freedom at ALA Annual Conference - July 10, 2025
At the 2025 American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference, more than 200 attendees visited the Sage-sponsored “Banned Books from the Big Chair” exhibit—created in partnership with the ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom—to show opposition to book challenges, exchange local strategies against censorship, and read… Read More
PubTech 2025 examines the role of technology in the future of academic publishing - July 4, 2025
On June 16, 2025, the third PubTech Conference was held in Beijing, marking a new focus on academic publishing under the theme Publishing’s Future Empowered by Technology. Organized by China National Publications Import & Export (Group) Co., Ltd. (CNPIEC) and co-organized with the Society of China University Journals and APPA… Read More
SSP Open Access workshop returns with updates, discounts, and interactive learning - June 30, 2025
The Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP) is bringing back its popular training workshop, 'Open Access: Understanding Mission, Models, and Mindsets,' on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Scheduled from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM ET, this third iteration includes updated content, fresh case studies, and enhanced… Read More
‘Who owns our knowledge?’ is theme for Open Access Week 2025 - June 27, 2025
The 2025 iteration of International Open Access Week, scheduled for October 20–26, will center on the question of “Who owns our knowledge?”. This theme prompts reflection on control over knowledge production, access, and dissemination—highlighting whose voices are recognized and valued in research and education. This year’s theme builds… Read More
C4DISC webinar to explore DEIA and SDGs integration in scholarly publishing - June 26, 2025
The Coalition for Diversity and Inclusion in Scholarly Communications (C4DISC) will host a webinar on July 9, 2025, focusing on how publishers are integrating Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) alongside the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into their operations. Wiley, Springer Nature, and… Read More
Dr. Mark Aldridge to deliver keynote at 2025 NISO Plus Global/Online conference - June 20, 2025
The National Information Standards Organization (NISO) has announced that Dr. Mark Aldridge, Associate Professor of Screen Histories at Southampton Solent University, will deliver the opening keynote address at the 2025 NISO Plus Global/Online conference, scheduled for September 16–17. Dr. Aldridge is widely recognized for… Read More
Forum to examine accessibility standards and inclusive publishing at ALA 2025 - June 19, 2025
The 18th annual NISO x BISG Forum, titled Accessibility Standards and the Future of Inclusive Publishing, is scheduled to take place on June 27, 2025, in Philadelphia. Organized in conjunction with the American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference & Exhibition, the forum will convene industry stakeholders to… Read More
ACM FAccT 2025 to spotlight ethical frameworks for AI at Athens conference - June 19, 2025
More than 500 global experts will gather in Athens from June 23–26 for the 2025 ACM Conference on Fairness, Accountability, and Transparency (FAccT 2025). The event will examine the social, legal, and technical implications of artificial intelligence systems, with a focus on governance and ethical responsibility. The… Read More
