Ohio University Libraries reports growth in open access publishing support - July 3, 2026
Ohio University Libraries has reported continued progress in supporting open access publishing, with publisher agreements enabling 57 faculty publications to be made freely available in the past year. These agreements have reduced financial barriers for researchers by covering article publishing charges (APCs), allowing scholarly work to reach… Read More
UK tech professionals increase AI learning as programming skills adapt - July 2, 2026
New data from O’Reilly indicates that technology professionals in the United Kingdom are shifting their learning focus toward artificial intelligence (AI) as programming practices evolve. Analysis of platform usage between Q1 2025 and Q1 2026 shows that Generative AI content usage in the UK grew by 89%.… Read More
Clarivate publishes 2025 Sustainability Report - June 26, 2026
Clarivate Plc has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, outlining progress toward its environmental and social responsibility goals. The report notes a 24% reduction in total reported greenhouse gas emissions compared to the previous year. The company works with more than 45,000 organizations worldwide, including… Read More
World Economic Forum and Frontiers identify Top 10 Emerging Technologies for 2026 - June 23, 2026
The World Economic Forum and Frontiers have jointly published the Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2026 report, highlighting innovations expected to influence industry, policy, and society over the next five years. The findings suggest a shift from software-focused artificial intelligence toward… Read More
China’s Excellence Action Plan Phase II expands support for STM journals - June 18, 2026
A new report by STM consultants Shuai Yan, Mark Robertson, and Eric Na examines Phase II of China’s Excellence Action Plan, the country’s largest national initiative in scholarly publishing. The program now supports 13 journal cluster pilot projects with annual funding of 45 million… Read More
Wiley and IQVIA report explores AI opportunities and challenges in healthcare value chain - June 16, 2026
Wiley and IQVIA have published Scientific Discovery & AI: The Science-to-Patient Journey, a cross-sector intelligence report based on discussions among more than 25 senior leaders from pharmaceutical research, academic medicine, health systems, technology companies, publishing, and learned societies. The report draws… Read More
University Libraries highlight essential role in AI age - June 16, 2026
Universities are facing a pivotal moment as they adapt to rapid changes brought on by artificial intelligence. The Council of Ontario Universities (COU) AI Task Force recently released a report outlining what is needed to prepare students and researchers for the “age of AI,” emphasizing principles of… Read More
Nature Index expands to applied and social sciences with 2026 Research Leaders Tables - June 11, 2026
The Nature Index has broadened its disciplinary scope and refined its methodology with the release of the 2026 Research Leaders tables, based on full‑year 2025 data. This update marks a significant development in the database since its launch in 2014. The latest tables indicate that China continues… Read More
Research Solutions report highlights AI adoption gap between individual use and organizational strategy - June 9, 2026
Research Solutions has released The State of AI in Research 2026, a benchmark study examining how academic and corporate organizations are integrating artificial intelligence into research workflows. Based on survey responses from more than 400 professionals across universities, life sciences, pharmaceutical companies, healthcare, biotech,… Read More
SPARC publishes updated Financial Landscape Analysis of Scholarly Publishing - June 5, 2026
Since 2019, SPARC has regularly released landscape analyses to help the academic community navigate the evolving research and education environment. These reports provide market insights and recommendations for action, with past editions available for reference. The 2026 Financial Landscape Analysis: Scholarly Publishing & Research… Read More
