Delta Think launches survey to assess impact of potential United States federal funding reductions on researchers - April 7, 2025
Delta Think has launched a community-wide survey targeting authors and researchers to evaluate the potential effects of U.S. federal research funding reductions. The survey examines anticipated impacts on publication output, peer review capacity, conference participation, research topics, and other professional activities. Conducted in collaboration with nearly 20… Read More
Cengage Group data shows rising GenAI adoption in K12 and higher education despite divergent concerns - April 7, 2025
Cengage Group, a global education technology leader, has released new data from its ongoing “AI in Education” research series, highlighting increased optimism and adoption of generative AI (GenAI) across both higher education (HED) and K12 settings in the United States. The findings reflect responses from over 3,000… Read More
MPs call for AI transparency and fair compensation for copyright content - April 2, 2025
New research commissioned by the Publishers Association reveals strong cross-party support among MPs for greater transparency and fair compensation from AI developers using copyrighted materials to train large language models (LLMs). The findings, based on a survey conducted by Savanta, follow the UK Government’s consultation on the… Read More
Springer Nature reports growth in open access and AI-powered publishing enhancements - April 1, 2025
Springer Nature has released its first annual report as a public company, outlining progress in open access publishing, AI-driven support for authors, and investments in research integrity. The report follows the company's strong financial performance announced on March 18, reinforcing its commitment to improving… Read More
European Institutions advance Rights Retention policies for open access - April 1, 2025
A new report from Project Retain highlights the evolving landscape of institutional rights retention policies across Europe, examining strategic approaches and challenges in ten countries. The findings build on insights from Opening Knowledge: Retaining Rights and Licensing in Europe 2023 and emphasize the growing momentum toward open… Read More
MIT Press publishes 2025 Direct to Open Impact Report, highlighting global reach of open access publishing - March 27, 2025
The MIT Press has released its 2025 Direct to Open (D2O) Impact Report, offering insights into the program’s growing influence in expanding access to scholarly knowledge. The report underscores the increasing global reach of open access publishing at a time when higher education and… Read More
MDPI publishes 2024 Annual Achievements Report - March 26, 2025
MDPI has released its 2024 Annual Achievements Report, underscoring its ongoing efforts to enhance efficiency, transparency, and excellence in scholarly publishing. The report highlights the organization’s continued expansion and its commitment to advancing open access on a global scale. Over the past year, MDPI… Read More
Royal Society reports an increase in open-access publishing across its journals - March 21, 2025
The Royal Society has reported an increase in the proportion of open-access articles published in its journals, rising from 66% in 2023 to 71% in 2024. As the UK’s national academy of science, the Royal Society remains committed to open access and open science,… Read More
SSP releases individual results for Insights Benchmarking Compensation & Benefits Study - March 20, 2025
The Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP) has announced the release of individual results from its inaugural Insights Benchmarking Compensation & Benefits Study, a global initiative designed to analyze wages, compensation structures, benefits, workplace policies, and skill trends within the scholarly communications sector. This annual… Read More
UK Publishing boosts the UK’s international reputation, finds new research - March 10, 2025
As The London Book Fair kicks off this week (11-13 March), new research from the Publishers Association highlights the significant role of UK books, journals, and educational resources in enhancing the UK's global reputation. The study underscores the impact of British literature and academic… Read More
