Jisc and EAUC release guidance on AI’s environmental impact in Higher Education - June 24, 2026
Jisc and the Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (EAUC) have launched new guidance to help universities and colleges address the environmental impact of artificial intelligence (AI). The resource was introduced at the 2026 EAUC annual conference and is designed to support post‑16 education… Read More
SSP responds to OMB proposal on Federal Research Guidance - June 23, 2026
The U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently issued a proposal to revise the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, commonly known as Uniform Guidance. The proposed changes introduce new requirements for federal programs, including grant distribution, that could limit the… Read More
STM issues statement on proposed OMB revisions to federal research funding rules - June 16, 2026
STM has expressed strong opposition to the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) proposed revisions to the Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance, warning that the changes could undermine the independent and rigorous system that supports American science. According to STM, the United States has… Read More
STM welcomes EU Council Recommendation on science diplomacy framework - June 5, 2026
On June 1, the Council of the European Union adopted a Recommendation establishing the first European framework for science diplomacy. The initiative comes at a time of heightened geopolitical complexity, with the EU emphasizing the importance of strengthening international research collaboration, promoting trust in science, and fostering… Read More
STM responds to proposed U.S. federal funding regulation revisions on research publication - June 4, 2026
STM has issued a response to the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) proposed revisions to U.S. federal funding regulations that affect the publication and dissemination of federally funded research. Caroline Sutton, CEO of STM, stated that the organization was concerned by the suggestion… Read More
NISO releases Collaborative Collections Lifecycle Infrastructure Project Recommended Practice - June 3, 2026
The National Information Standards Organization (NISO) has announced the publication of the Collaborative Collections Lifecycle Infrastructure Project (CCLIP), designated as NISO RP‑46‑2026. CCLIP is part of the IMLS‑funded Collaborative Collections Lifecycle Project (CCLP), co‑led by NISO, the Partnership for Academic Library Collaboration and Innovation… Read More
STM releases inclusive meetings guidelines for Event Chairs and Organizers - May 21, 2026
STM has published its Event Chair and Session Organizer Guidelines, a framework designed to help organizers plan more inclusive, accessible, and representative programs for STM events. Developed by STM’s Diversity and Inclusion Task & Finish Group, the guidelines address the full scope of event… Read More
Six European organizations urge stronger open science policy and practice - May 21, 2026
Six major European organizations have issued a joint statement calling on EU policymakers and practitioners to strengthen Open Science policy and practice across Europe. The statement was coordinated by SPARC Europe and signed by ALLEA, EIFL, IFLA, LIBER, OPERAS, and SPARC Europe. Together, these… Read More
South Africa and Australia advance National Open Science Policies - April 22, 2026
In December 2025, the South African government approved a National Open Science Policy requiring that all research outputs arising from public funding be made available through open access. The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation published details of the policy in March 2026. The policy emphasizes that… Read More
Australia introduces open science policy to expand access and collaboration in health research - February 3, 2026
The Australian Government has announced a new Open Science Policy designed to improve access to publicly funded health and medical research and strengthen collaboration across the research sector. The policy has been introduced by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing and jointly developed by… Read More
