STM explores publisher role in supporting research access during emergencies - August 5, 2026
The International Association of Scientific, Technical and Medical Publishers (STM) recently convened exploratory workshops in London and Brussels to examine how scholarly publishers can contribute to access and use of trusted research during emergencies. The discussions involved organizations with experience in science advice, humanitarian response, policy, public… Read More
OpenAIRE announces FAIR Research Data Management Train-the-Trainers Bootcamp - July 31, 2026
OpenAIRE has announced the upcoming FAIR Research Data Management (RDM) Train‑the‑Trainers Bootcamp for Data Stewards, a four‑day online program scheduled for October 26–29, 2026. The initiative is designed to strengthen the practical and teaching skills of professionals who support research communities in implementing FAIR and Open Science… Read More
CHORUS/ReSA Forum explores embedding research software in scholarly publishing - July 16, 2026
The Research Software Alliance (ReSA) and CHORUS convened a forum bringing together publishers, funders, infrastructure providers, software researchers, engineers, and open science leaders to discuss how research software can be more effectively integrated into scholarly publishing. Daniel S. Katz, Chief Scientist at the National Center for Supercomputing… Read More
Springer Nature joins UNESCO conference on science for sustainable development - July 15, 2026
In July, UNESCO will host the inaugural global conference on the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development in Paris. Springer Nature will participate in the event, contributing to panel discussions and a photography exhibition aligned with the theme “Science in… Read More
NISO Plus 2026 Global/Online preliminary program released - July 15, 2026
The draft program for NISO Plus 2026 Global/Online, scheduled for September 16–17, has been released by the NISO Plus Planning Committee. This year’s virtual meeting will focus on the theme “Connecting Human Futures and Intelligent Systems through Standards.” The program emphasizes… Read More
LIBER 2026 annual conference highlights collaboration - July 14, 2026
The 55th LIBER Annual Conference, hosted at NTNU University Library from 1–3 July, brought together more than 500 participants from across Europe’s research library community under the theme “The Power of Libraries in an Uncertain World.” LIBER President Julien Roche emphasized the enduring role of university and… Read More
ACM expands speaker lineup for AI Leadership Summit - July 13, 2026
The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) has announced eight additional speakers for its inaugural AI Leadership Summit, scheduled to take place August 30–September 2, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia. The Summit will bring together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, educators, and industry leaders to examine critical issues… Read More
Nature Conference on AI and Healthcare to be held under French Presidential Patronage - July 1, 2026
The upcoming Nature Conference, Redefining Healthcare in the Age of AI, organized by Springer Nature in collaboration with the Paris Institute for Transplantation & Organ Regeneration (PITOR), will take place in Paris from September 8–10, 2026. The event will be held under the High… Read More
COAR annual conference 2026 highlights global priorities for open science repositories - June 23, 2026
The Confederation of Open Access Repositories (COAR) concluded its Annual Conference at the University of Minho, Braga, from June 1–3, 2026, bringing together 50 participants from across the globe. Against a backdrop of rising political tensions and rapid technological change, the meeting underscored the importance of openness… Read More
Registration opens for NISO Plus Global/Online 2026 Conference - June 18, 2026
Registration is now open for the NISO Plus Global/Online conference, scheduled for September 16–17, 2026. The two‑day virtual event will bring together professionals from libraries, publishers, technology and service providers, government agencies, and other sectors to discuss key challenges facing the information community. For 2026, the NISO… Read More
