Knowledge Unlatched reveals impact of 2023 pledging: Hundreds of new titles to be published open access in 2024 - April 12, 2024
Knowledge Unlatched (KU), a subsidiary of Wiley, has announced the results of its 2023 pledging round, culminating in a significant milestone for Open Access (OA) publishing. The pledging round, which concluded in December 2023, witnessed an overwhelming show of support from institutions worldwide, resulting in the commitment… Read More
New Springer Nature Group Sustainability report reveals strong progress towards carbon reduction goals and increased workforce engagement in sustainability initiatives - April 10, 2024
Springer Nature Group, a leading global publisher renowned for brands like Nature and Scientific American, unveiled its latest annual Sustainable Business Report today, titled "Open for Progress". The report showcases the company's comprehensive environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance data, highlighting significant strides in… Read More
US National PID Strategy report unveiled by Open Research Funders Group - April 8, 2024
The Open Research Funders Group (ORFG) PID Strategy Working Group has released a report titled "Developing a US PID National Strategy." The report, authored in collaboration with the Research Data Alliance (RDA), Higher Education Leadership Initiative for Open Scholarship (HELIOS), and ORFG, aims to advance interoperability, streamline… Read More
New report highlights sustainability challenges for Diamond Open Access publishing in Europe - April 3, 2024
A recent report by the DIAMAS work package, led by SPARC Europe, sheds light on the sustainability of Diamond Open Access (OA) publishing in Europe. The report delves into the intricacies of institutional publishing, highlighting the diverse nature of institutional publishers… Read More
Springer Nature survey highlights researchers in Japan need more support to share their research findings after publication - April 2, 2024
A new survey on research communication in Japan conducted by Springer Nature shows that while around 90% of Japanese researchers want to communicate their research findings with the wider public, approximately a third of them have not done so in the last 3 years or more. With… Read More
Evolving AI Strategies in Libraries: Insights from Two Polls of ARL Member Representatives over Nine Months – report published - April 2, 2024
The onset of new, more accessible, artificial intelligence (AI) technologies marks a significant turning point for libraries, ushering in a period rich with both unparalleled opportunities and complex challenges. In this era of swift technological transformation, libraries stand at a critical intersection. To effectively chart this transition, two quick polls… Read More
SPARC Europe report sheds light on open education landscape in Europe - March 29, 2024
A comprehensive new report by SPARC Europe delves into the current state of Open Education (OE) and Open Educational Resources (OER) within European higher education institutions, offering valuable insights into the roles, challenges, and benefits associated with these initiatives. Supported by the European… Read More
ARL’s RADS initiative unveils insights into academic data sharing practices - March 22, 2024
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) has unveiled a comprehensive analysis shedding light on the realities of academic data sharing through its Realities of Academic Data Sharing (RADS) Initiative. Titled "Publicly Shared Data: A Gap Analysis of Researcher Actions and Institutional Support throughout the… Read More
Elsevier report uncovers global university challenges and strategies for success - March 13, 2024
Elsevier, a renowned leader in scientific information and analytics, has released a report shedding light on the pressing challenges and potential strategies for success faced by academic leaders and funders worldwide. Titled ‘View from the top: academic leaders’ and funders’ insights on the challenges… Read More
UK Publishing sector adds £11 billion to economy, leads global book exports - March 13, 2024
In a testament to its remarkable cultural and economic significance, the UK's publishing sector has been revealed to be worth an astounding £11 billion to the nation's economy, according to new research released today by the Publishers Association. Not only is this a substantial contribution to the… Read More
