‘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
STM joins IFRRO’s mid-year meetings to advance global copyright dialogue - May 28, 2025
STM participated in the 2025 Mid-Year Meetings of the International Federation of Reproduction Rights Organisations (IFRRO), held in Luxembourg from 19 to 21 May. The event convened over 120 delegates from 62 member organizations, representing collective management bodies, publishers, authors, academics, and European policymakers.… Read More
PKP opens registration for 2025 Annual General Meeting focused on future of open scholarly publishing - May 23, 2025
The Public Knowledge Project (PKP) has opened registration for its 2025 Annual General Meeting, which will take place virtually on Tuesday, June 17, at 8 AM PDT. The event brings together contributors, partners, and supporters of open scholarly communication to review organizational progress, share… Read More
NISO Plus Global/Online 2025 opens call for proposals - May 19, 2025
The National Information Standards Organization (NISO) has opened the call for session proposals for its upcoming NISO Plus Global/Online virtual conference, scheduled for September 16–17, 2025. Proposals may be submitted through June 20. The conference aims to bring together stakeholders across… Read More
EIFL webinar series explores best practices for using Open Journal Systems - May 19, 2025
EIFL has launched a webinar series focused on best practices for using Open Journal Systems (OJS), the open-source platform developed by the Public Knowledge Project (PKP) for managing and publishing scholarly journals. The sessions provide practical guidance, use cases, and firsthand experiences aimed at… Read More
CCC expands RightsLink Author Services to support automated publishing offers - May 16, 2025
CCC has announced an expansion of its RightsLink Author Services platform, introducing new features that allow scholarly publishers to automate promotional offers and publication charges at key points throughout the publishing process. The enhancements are designed to provide publishers with scalable and flexible tools… Read More
