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Sikt renews national open access agreement with Frontiers for 2025

Frontiers has renewed its national open access agreement with Norway for 2025, reinforcing a shared commitment to advancing open science. Originally signed in 2020, this agreement – facilitated by the Norwegian Agency for Shared Services in Education and Research (Sikt) – streamlines the publishing process for Norwegian researchers and strengthens the country’s leadership in open access publishing. 

Through this agreement, 36 Norwegian institutions and research centers benefit from a simplified publishing model that enhances accessibility to high-quality research. New institutions are welcome to join at any time without an annual participation fee. 

Tore Nilsen, Senior Advisor at Sikt, commented:  

“Ensuring open access to Norwegian research remains a priority for our institutions. The renewal of this agreement with Frontiers aligns with our national responsibility to make scientific knowledge widely available, benefiting both academia and society at large.” 

Current participants in the agreement include leading Norwegian universities, hospitals, and research institutes, that benefit from: 

  • A national discount on article processing charges (APCs) 
  • Centralized and flexible invoicing options 
  • Transparent payment solutions 
  • A dedicated account manager to support library staff 

To be eligible under the partnership, researchers need to ensure that the corresponding author is affiliated with a Sikt participating institution and that they use their institutional email address when submitting the manuscript. Additionally, researchers are encouraged to consult their institutional library to verify eligibility and receive guidance on the submission process. 

Franck Vazquez, Director of Partnerships at Frontiers, added:  

“This renewal highlights our commitment to work with Institutions and consortia in making science open. It also strengthens our collaboration in making research more accessible, transparent, and impactful for society. We look forward to further empowering Norwegian research communities in the years to come.”  

The renewal of this agreement reinforces Norway’s continued leadership in open science initiatives, driven by strong governmental and institutional support. As the country accelerates its transition toward a fully open access research ecosystem, Norway is ensuring that publicly funded research remains freely available to researchers, policymakers, and the wider public, promoting transparency, accessibility, and the free exchange of scientific knowledge. 

ResearchGate and CSIRO Publishing announce new Journal Home partnership

ResearchGate, the professional network for researchers, and CSIRO Publishing, Australia’s leading science publisher of books, peer-reviewed journals, and magazines, today announced a new Journal Home partnership covering over half of CSIRO Publishing’s internationally respected journal portfolio.

The agreement includes 16 CSIRO Publishing journals, including hybrid and fully open access (OA) titles across the agriculture, chemistry, health, and environmental science disciplines. All titles have strong established profiles within the Australian research community and internationally. More than 77,000 articles and all newly published content will be immediately available to ResearchGate’s active community of 25m+ researchers, including access to subscription articles for researchers from institutions that subscribe to the relevant CSIRO Publishing journals.

Journal Home enables CSIRO Publishing to build brand recognition, increase international exposure for their journal content, and reach new potential authors globally. With dedicated journal profiles showcasing key title information, and prominent branding on associated article pages and other researcher-facing touchpoints, Journal Home will make it easier for researchers to understand and connect with the community around CSIRO Publishing’s journals, as well as discovering and accessing the research they publish. Journal Home’s unique data insights will also deepen CSIRO Publishing’s understanding of their journals’ readership, impact, connections, and communities, enabling them to foster those connections and support potential authors to find the right home for their research.

CSIRO Publishing’s authors also benefit through the partnership, with seamless updates to their member profiles for any new publications, which will grow engagement with their research and enable instant networking and collaboration opportunities.

“CSIRO Publishing strives to enhance the impact of science by communicating the outcomes of research and empowering decision makers. Partnering with ResearchGate enables us to further amplify the reach and influence of our publications, connecting researchers across the globe with our trusted, peer-reviewed content,” said Arend Küster, Director, CSIRO Publishing.

“CSIRO Publishing produces science and research articles with a strong focus on solutions for global health, economic, and environmental challenges that are relevant worldwide, so we are thrilled to see this partnership facilitate greater international visibility and exchange for these titles,” said Sören Hofmayer, co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer at ResearchGate. “Journal Home offers a unique opportunity to grow these prestigious titles through a better understanding of who is reading and engaging with each journal. These insights empower CSIRO Publishing to activate engagement and, ultimately, submissions from highly relevant researchers.”

For more information about Journal Home, please visit www.researchgate.net/journal-home

For more information about ResearchGate, please visit www.researchgate.net

For more information about CSIRO Publishing, please visit https://www.publish.csiro.au/ 

Molecular Connections announce the acquisition of Editorial Office Ltd

Molecular Connections (MC), a global leader in technology-driven content solutions and digital transformation for the scholarly publishing industry, has announced its acquisition of Editorial Office Ltd (EOL), a premier provider of high-quality peer-review and publishing support services. This strategic move signifies the beginning of a new era for both companies, combining their expertise to create transformative editorial support services.

Editorial Office Ltd brings nearly over two decades of expertise, offering time-saving, knowledgeable, and professional services tailored to the evolving demands of the publishing sector. Renowned for its ability to adapt to advancements in peer review and online journal submission systems, EOL has consistently streamlined processes while embracing cutting-edge submission platforms and technologies. With experience managing hundreds of peer-reviewed journals across multiple publishing domains in the UK, Europe, USA, and Australia, EOL has established itself as a trusted partner for publishers and researchers alike.

By integrating Molecular Connections’ AI-powered innovations and >3000+ domain experts with EOL’s proven peer review management expertise, this collaboration promises to deliver customer-centric, technology-enabled solutions that redefine efficiency, ensure faster turnaround times, and uphold the highest standards of research integrity for journal editors.

Jignesh Bhate, CEO of Molecular Connections, shared:
“We are thrilled to welcome Editorial Office Ltd to the Molecular Connections family. Their exceptional track record in streamlining editorial processes and managing peer review workflows aligns seamlessly with our vision of offering comprehensive, end-to-end solutions for scholarly publishing. This partnership positions us to redefine the editorial landscape with innovative, scalable, and high-quality services.”

The acquisition also unlocks significant opportunities to integrate AI-powered applications into editorial workflows, driving journal specific customization and efficiency.

This collaboration follows Molecular Connections’ recent acquisition of Morressier, a peer-review workflow provider, and the synergies between these two acquisitions promise to revolutionise editorial and publishing operations for the industry.

Alice Ellingham and Gill Smith, Co-founders of Editorial Office Ltd, added:
“Joining forces with Molecular Connections marks an exciting new chapter for Editorial Office. With access to their cutting-edge technology and global expertise, we can elevate our service offerings and address the evolving needs of scholarly publishers like never before. This partnership ensures we remain at the forefront of innovation while continuing to deliver the personalized service our clients value.”

By uniting Molecular Connections’ advanced technologies and scientific expertise with EOL’s specialized services, the combined entity will empower scholarly publishers to seamlessly manage scale and volume fluctuations without compromising on quality.

ARL Publishes Annual Impact Report 2024

2024 was an eventful year for the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and its membership of research libraries and archives in major public and private universities, federal government agencies, and large public institutions in Canada and the US. ARL’s 2024 impact report enumerates the vibrant engagement of the Association’s membership that empowers and advocates for research libraries and archives to shape, influence, and implement institutional, national, and international policy and develop the next generation of leaders. The report also demonstrates the value created by and for membership in an Association that works collaboratively with many other organizations to advance equitable access to knowledge.

“In 2024, ARL and its members accomplished so much together—advancing research, education, and collaboration in meaningful ways,” said Andrew K. Pace, ARL executive director. “While challenges may be on the horizon, with the power of our collective strength, we are poised to build a resilient future for research libraries and the communities we serve. ARL remains dedicated to meeting scholars’ needs now and in the future.”

View and download ARL’s 2024 impact report.

17th Berlin Open Access Conference: Moving OA Forward

The OA2020 Initiative, coordinated by the Max Planck Digital Library (MPDL) on behalf of the Max Planck Society, will host the 17th Berlin Open Access Conference (B17) on February 5-6, 2025 at Harnack House, Berlin. The conference is entitled “Moving OA Forward: From Transformation to Collective Responsibility”.

Continuing the Max Planck Society’s leadership in making research openly accessible for the benefit of science and society, B17 will bring together negotiators and institutional leaders from over 40 countries to chart the next phase of the global open access transition in science communication. Thanks to MPDL’s leadership, over 90% of research from its institutes is now published openly, demonstrating open access negotiations as a viable open access pathway for the global community. Yet, while transformative open access agreements negotiated by institutions around the world have unlocked millions of research articles, many challenges remain. In particular, ensuring that all authors, regardless of their financial background, can publish based solely on the quality of their work—without encountering financial barriers—is a critical task. In an era where AI technologies are rapidly reshaping science communication, preserving author rights and ensuring publishing integrity also remains a core challenge.

Co-chaired by Prof. Dr. Ulrich Pöschl (Max Planck Institute for Chemistry, Mainz) and Prof. Dr. Gerard Meijer (Fritz Haber Institute, Berlin), B17 will provide a platform for negotiators to align around shared principles and priorities, defining concrete actions that will drive the open access movement forward and strengthening foundations for a truly open science ecosystem.

Stay tuned for the conference outcomes, shared globally with the research community.

More Info:

17th Berlin Open Access Conference Website

EBSCO Information Services Introduces New Suite of Online Research Resources for Schools and Public Libraries

EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) introduces Ultimate Databases for Schools and Public Libraries to provide reliable, high-quality, curated content to support the research needs of middle and high school students, educators and public library patrons. The collection includes six multidisciplined databases offering full-text magazines and journals, nonfiction and reference e-books, educational videos, primary source documents and evidence-based health reports accessible through an intuitive user experience and seamless integrations.

The six Ultimate databases include: 

  •  Biography Reference™ Ultimate: A full-text database offering an unparalleled collection of authoritative biographies and rich contextual information on international figures in business, film, history, music, politics, sports and more. 
     
  • Consumer Health™ Ultimate: A full-text database providing the latest, most accurate, reliable and easy-to-understand health and wellness content on topics ranging from mental health to public health to holistic medicine.  
     
  • History Reference™ Ultimate: A rich collection of full-text magazines, journals, e-books, primary source documents and videos to enhance teaching and learning about topics in U.S. and world history, human geography, sociology, economics and more.  
     
  • Literary Reference™ Ultimate: An extensive full-text collection of popular literary magazines, journals, videos, e-books and literary works — including poems, short fiction and critical analyses — as well as resources for film studies, journalism and theater studies.  
     
  • Points of View Ultimate™ : A full-text database containing a wealth of materials that provide diverse perspectives on hundreds of debate topics to help students and researchers analyze controversies, develop critical thinking and improve digital literacy.   
     
  • Science Reference™ Ultimate: A vast collection of popular science magazines, scholarly journals, videos, science experiments, detailed lesson plans and e-books — everything needed to enhance teaching, ignite student curiosity and fuel academic success.  
     

EBSCO Information Services Senior Vice President of Research Databases Sara Earley says these new databases offer unmatched value for schools and libraries. “The Ultimate Databases showcase EBSCO’s efforts to help libraries meet the needs of today’s learners by offering unparalleled access to trusted resources. Each database was thoughtfully crafted with premium content, an easy-to-use interface, and smooth integrations for a successful research experience.” 

All Ultimate databases are accessible via the user-friendly Explora research interface, ensuring researchers can quickly find relevant information. The interface offers a new visual search experience including easy-to-browse topic categories, curated topic pages and “smart” search results to help users find, narrow down, and focus their searches. Additional interface features include text-to-speech for full-text articles, powerful filters, article translation in more than one hundred languages, seamless integration with top learning management systems and a citation tool to help researchers properly format references.

For more information visit: EBSCO’s Ultimate Databases for Schools and Public Libraries. 

RSC welcomes Couperin agreement expanding support for French chemistry community

The Royal Society of Chemistry has agreed a new three-year Open Access publishing agreement with Couperin, a consortium of French Higher Education and Research establishments.

The agreement represents the expansion of a longstanding and successful partnership, building on the success of the previous agreement, from 2022-2024. The members of the agreement include the leading universities in France.

A record number of affiliated authors from these institutions will face no charge to publish Open Access in the majority of RSC journals.

Liam Etheridge from the RSC sales team created the agreement with Couperin. He said: “We are proud to continue our partnership with Couperin for another three years, enabling a record number of articles from French institutions to be published Open Access immediately, without charges to the author.

“Open access is shaping the future of scholarly publishing, and we are doing all we can to build an open future that works for everyone.”

Steps on the journey to Open Access

Open Access is at the core of the Royal Society of Chemistry’s mission to help the chemical sciences make the world a better place. Free, unrestricted global access to all of the cutting-edge research published in Royal Society of Chemistry journals is a key component of this, aligning with the RSC’s organisational strategy, which highlights the crucial role of collaboration and the open sharing of scientific knowledge in addressing global challenges, from disease to climate change.

Open Access ensures that everyone, everywhere has the same potential to access and contribute to the latest discoveries, leading to a better future for all of us.   

In 2025 the Royal Society of Chemistry will announce further new agreements and renewals, including in Ireland and the Netherlands.

Learn more about our OA community

To this point:

  • We have set up 1,351 open access agreements in 41 countries
  • We have published 5,897 open access articles from institutions with an agreement in place
  • 92% of open access articles published in our hybrid journals are from open access agreements

Carolina Consortium and Elsevier Announce Transformative Read-and-Publish Agreement

Carolina Consortium partners with Elsevier to advance open access publishing and enhance research visibility through a Read and Publish agreement

Elsevier, a global leader in scientific information and analytics, and The Carolina Consortium opens in new tab/window, a leading advocate for academic collaboration and access to knowledge, are pleased to announce a new Read and Publish (R&P) agreement for 2025. The three-year agreement underscores the Consortium’s commitment to empowering its member institutions with seamless access to scholarly content and sustainable publishing options.

The proposed agreement will enable 17 participating institutions to access the latest high quality scientific content while supporting authors in publishing their work open access, fostering greater visibility and impact of their research. This hybrid model aligns with the global transition toward open access, promoting equitable knowledge dissemination and innovation.

Jenn Brosek, Co-Leader, Carolina Consortium, said: “We are excited to start a Read & Publish Deal with Elsevier. This is a fantastic opportunity for our research to be published without the stress of APC transactions. We look forward to the next three years for our user communities to continue being served by these resources and for lessened financial barriers to publishing. It was a great experience working with our Elsevier team and we look forward to continued partnership in the years to come.”

James Tonna, VP Research Sales, Americas at Elsevier, added: “We are excited about the potential of this agreement to drive research impact and accessibility; this partnership demonstrates our shared commitment to supporting researchers and ensuring the sustainability of scholarly publishing.”

Greg Raschke, Senior Vice Provost and Director of Libraries at North Carolina State University, said: “We are excited to have the Carolina Consortium and Elsevier come together on an agreement that meets the collective needs of our diverse member libraries while expanding options for our researchers to make their work openly available. This agreement represents some of the major benefits achieved by the Carolina Consortium by collaborating at a broad scale.”

Silverchair Expands Universe Program to Accelerate Platform Integration & Innovation

Silverchair announced today the expansion of its renowned Silverchair Universe partner program and now includes ScholarOne partnerships. Originally launched in 2017 as a framework of complementary products and services that publishers may integrate with the Silverchair Platform, the newly expanded program builds on the success of the original offering to include not only the organizations in the ScholarOne Partner Program, but also to recognize partnerships that fall out of strictly technical integrations.

Silverchair Universe partners are best-in-class vendors and industry organizations that provide everything from preprint publishing to video hosting to AI-driven personalization, from research integrity and open science solutions to content discovery and access control. By proactively partnering with these organizations, publishers on the ScholarOne and/or Silverchair Platforms benefit from the flexibility of choosing the services that best fit their needs.

The expanded program includes three classes of partners:

  • Universe Integration Partners: These partners have a direct integration with the ScholarOne or Silverchair Platform, standard implementation of which is covered by Silverchair/ScholarOne and comes at no cost to publishers wishing to implement.
    • Current partners include: Access Innovations, Cadmore Media, Clear Skies, CodeOcean, Copyright Clearance Center (Ringgold Solutions), Crossref, Digital Science (Altmetric, Dimensions, and Figshare), Hum, ORCID, PSI, ReadSpeaker, scite, Signals, STM Integrity Hub, and TrendMD.
  • Discovery & Delivery Partners: These partners provide key services or offerings to publishers either upstream or downstream from the Silverchair or ScholarOne platforms, and Silverchair has built out the necessary pathways so that our customers can take advantage of these services with as little friction as possible.
    • Current partners include: Authorea, bioRxiv, Cactus, Copyright Clearance Center (RightsLink for Scientific Communications), ChronosHub, DataSeer, Data Conversion Laboratories, Digital Acumen, Dryad, EventPilot, Kudos, Lumina Datamatics, medRxiv, Overleaf, Planet Systems Group, ResearchGate, the Web of Science, and Zapnito.
  • Industry Infrastructure Partners: The scholarly communications community is rich with infrastructure providers that address key needs in the library, authorship, publishing, funding, content hosting, and content discovery and access ecosystems. As essential infrastructure providers within that ecosystem as well, Silverchair strives to make working with these vital partners as seamless for our clients as possible by keeping abreast of developments, exploring new opportunities, and maintaining collaboration pathways with industry infrastructure providers.
    • Current partners include: Chorus, CLOCKSS, DOAJ, GetFTR, Google Scholar, OCLC, OpenAthens, PubMed, Researc4Life, ROR, SeamlessAccess, and Shibboleth.

The program also includes Web of Science Author Connect, which Silverchair now sells as part of our expanded offerings for publishers and associations. Author Connect leverages the extensive Web of Science database to reach the world’s most impactful researchers and authors.

“We’ve purposefully designed our platforms to be open and interoperable with authoring, discovery, and other publication-enhancing tools,” said Hannah Heckner Swain, VP of Strategic Partnerships. “By putting the power of choice into our publishers’ hands, we help enable them to adapt to market changes, experiment, and find the best strategic partners for their unique goals.”

To learn more about the program, visit www.silverchair.com/universe. To inquire about becoming a partner, email universe@silverchair.com.

Wiley Identifies Emerging AI Research Applications in New Study, Announces Forthcoming Guidelines for Authors

Global study of nearly 5,000 researchers reveals AI will play a significant role in the research process within two years, despite limited current use

Wiley, one of the world’s largest publishers and a trusted leader in research and learning, today announced the release of ExplanAItions, a major study that explores artificial intelligence (AI) use and applications across the research process. Drawing on insights from nearly 5,000 researchers worldwide, the study extensively explores how AI is currently used, where it is positioned to make a significant impact, variations in adoption and interest, and the role publishers can play in supporting researchers’ responsible and evolving use of AI.

Key Findings from ExplanAItions

The study collected feedback on a total of 43 specific AI use cases from across the research process spanning disciplines and geographies, uncovering critical insights that vary by cohort:

  • Current AI use tends to be limited to a few core tasks, but researchers expect a rapid expansion in how AI is employed throughout the research process.
  • Researchers are not only highly interested in AI, but a majority believe that AI currently outperforms humans in over half of the 43 use cases tested.
  • AI adoption varies across regions but barriers to greater AI use are consistent globally:
    • China (59%) and Germany (57%) lead the way in using AI for their research process compared to 44% adoption among researchers in the rest of the world.
    • Over 60% of researchers globally cite a lack of guidelines and training as a barrier to their increased use of AI.
  • AI aspirations and attitudes vary across fields of study:
    • The fields of Computer Science and Medicine have the most researchers who self-identify as wanting to be early adopters of AI (44% and 38%, respectively, vs. 34% overall).
    • Life Sciences researchers are the most cautious in their approach to AI, with the smallest proportion of early adopters (27% vs. 34% overall) but are on par with other disciplines in terms of having used AI to conduct or write their research.
  • Across disciplines, career phases, and regions, researchers agree that they see a role for publishers in navigating the future use of AI: around 70% want publishers to provide guidelines on what uses of AI are acceptable in the context of scholarly research and to help them avoid potential errors and pitfalls.

TheExplanAItionsstudy also highlights notable barriers to AI adoption in spite of openness to AI applications, with 63% of researchers citing either a lack of clear guidelines on accepted AI uses in their field, or the need for training, as key obstacles.

Listening to Authors: Forthcoming AI Guidelines

In response to 70% of researchers calling for clear guidance on AI usage, Wiley is actively developing AI guidelines for authors. These guidelines will provide actionable recommendations for the responsible and effective use of AI in authorship and are informed by extensive consultation with authors, editorial staff, and AI experts. The guidelines will launch in the coming months and aim to address the ethical, practical, and technical challenges authors face when navigating the use of AI.

“Our study reveals a striking pattern – while researchers are eager to embrace AI’s benefits, they face significant barriers including a lack of clear guidelines on acceptable use,” said Jay Flynn, Wiley EVP & General Manager, Research & Learning. “We’ve heard researchers loud and clear. We’re committed to supporting authors as they navigate this transformation and will offer guidance on how to use generative AI tools with greater confidence.”

Wiley’s Leadership in Shaping AI

Wiley’s proactive approach to AI goes beyond the forthcoming guidelines. Recent initiatives include the Wiley AI Partnerships: A Co-Innovation Program to accelerate scientific discovery, The Conversations series featuring an episode on AI ethics, and the establishment of Wiley’s AI Principles. Together with the ExplanAItions study, these efforts reinforce Wiley’s position as a trusted leader in driving the responsible and exciting integration of AI into research and publishing.

Download the Report and Visit the Microsite

Discover the full insights from the ExplanAItions study here accompanied by supporting resources and factsheets on a new microsite.

Survey Methodology

ExplanAItions is the culmination of multiple explorations on the topic of AI in academic research conducted by Wiley in 2024. This includes 1) a survey on perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors in March-April with 1,043 responses, 2) 18 hour-long one-on-one interviews conducted in July and August to collect input and refine a list of AI use cases, and 3) a survey deep dive to collect data on use cases in August-September with 4,946 responses. As a thank you for participating in the survey, Wiley donated funds for each response to One Tree Planted, a charity supporting reforestation and biodiversity initiatives around the globe. Wiley has donated funds to plant a total of 21,780 trees due to strong participation in the ExplanAItionssurveys.

Clear Skies and DataSeer announce joint strategic partnership with HighWire Press

Clear Skies and DataSeer, developers of AI-powered solutions for research integrity and transparency in scholarly publishing, are thrilled to announce a new collaboration with the digital publishing and platform provider HighWire Press, the platforms division of MPS Limited.

The collaboration will focus on integrating Clear Skies and DataSeer technologies into HighWire’s DigiCore Pro peer review and publishing platform, enabling journal teams to identify issues related to research integrity and transparency and provide feedback – saving staff time and effort, and supporting high-quality, trustworthy scholarly communications.

DigiCorePro is a next-generation publishing workflow solution that places scholarly content at the center of the publishing workflow, eliminating inefficiencies and accelerating the speed of delivery. By leveraging a modern modular architecture, the system integrates cutting-edge microservices and APIs, enabling seamless communication between modules and third-party systems. Within the system, Clear Skies’ Papermill Alarm will provide publishers with powerful solutions to detect and mitigate fraudulent submissions, while DataSeer’s SnapShot scans for research integrity and policy compliance and provides authors with automated support when needed. Together, the tools represent the best streamlined technology solution to:

  • Enhance compliance with publisher and funder requirements for data sharing, code sharing preprints, and reporting
  • Improved detection of research integrity issues
  • Author-facing coaching and support, and positive reinforcement for a job well-done
  • Rapid results and greater workflow efficiency for publishers

“DataSeer and Clear Skies take complementary approaches to addressing research integrity concerns at scale. Working together allows us to offer publishers a simple, holistic solution,” said Adam Day, CEO and founder of Clear Skies.

“DataSeer and Clear Skies are tackling integrity from two different angles. Clear Skies focuses on identifying fraud and fakery, DataSeer on supporting transparency and integrity. Together, we’re a very effective toolkit for promoting high quality research” agreed Tim Vines, CEO and founder of DataSeer.

This partnership underscores both organizations’ shared commitment to innovation in scholarly publishing, empowering publishers to build trust and maintain excellence in an ever-evolving research landscape and support publisher efforts to enhance transparency, meet funder mandates, and drive reproducibility across scholarly outputs.

“This is an exciting partnership as it furthers our goal to offer best-of-breed solutions to our clients through our DigiCorePro workflow solution,” says Tony Alves, SVP of Product Management at HighWire. “Both Clear Skies and DataSeer are well known and highly respected organizations that are committed to ensuring research integrity. Integrating Papermill Alarm and SnapShot into our platforms hugely benefits our publishing partners.”

Digital Science announces external Advisory Board

Digital Science, a technology company serving stakeholders across the research ecosystem, is pleased to announce the formation of an external Advisory Board, to assist the company in improving its engagement and alignment with the communities it supports.

The panel of six experienced leaders has been chosen to represent as much of the diversity of Digital Science’s complex stakeholder environment as possible.

“Bringing technological change to the research sector requires a responsible approach, given the importance of the work of the community that we serve. Our announcement of Open Principles was an important step in ensuring that we set a bar for this responsibility. Introducing our Advisory Board is a further next step in demonstrating our commitment to continually improving our approach,” says Digital Science CEO Dr Daniel Hook.

“Our Advisory Board comprises global experts who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience. Their role is to provide strategic guidance and challenge to help us continue our path of innovation and openness, ensuring we’re providing the most responsible and reliable innovations to the communities that invest their trust in us.”

The Advisory Board’s six members include leaders from diverse fields including: research funding, strategy and policy; academic research management; pharmaceutical research and drug discovery; publishing and digital transformation; philanthropic leadership; and cutting-edge technology development.

The Digital Science Advisory Board members are:

  • Jackie Hunter, Board Chair, Biocortex, Brainomix and the Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst
  • Chonnettia Jones, President and Executive Director, Addgene
  • Linda O’Brien, Adjunct Professor, Griffith University, Australia and CEO of the Stawell Underground Physics Laboratory
  • Hemai Parthasarathy, formerly Head of Rapid Evaluation, Google X
  • Benoit Schillings, Chief Technology Officer, Google X
  • Joanne Sheppard, Advisor, Holtzbrinck Publishing Group (Digital Science’s parent company)

The Advisory Board is to meet four times a year to discuss key issues facing the wider research ecosystem, providing insights and recommendations on a variety of topics crucial to the strategic growth and operational excellence of Digital Science.

Advisory Board member Jackie Hunter says, “Digital Science is a global leader in its support for all aspects of research, such as its innovative products that foster open and collaborative research. It is an exciting time to be joining the Digital Science journey as an Advisory Board member, and I commend the company for its vision in appointing such a board.”

For more information about Digital Science’s Advisory Board and its senior leadership – including pics and bios – visit the Digital Science website: https://www.digital-science.com/management-and-advisory/

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