(11 Nov 2026) Misconduct inquiries in South Korea meant to be completed within months are taking years instead, according to data from the country’s primary agency for academic research. Of the 83 misconduct cases the National Research Foundation has overseen since 2021, 49, including some still open, failed to reach a decision within the six-month…
(2 Nov 2026) This forum, moderated by Scott Delman, Director of Publications, Association for Computing Machinery, was held on 29 October 2026 explored how evolving research policies, geopolitical tensions, and the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping scholarly communication. Three Key Themes Surfaced U.S. Research Policy and Public Access International Collaboration and…
(Oct 2026) A semiconductor research story from National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) offers a useful example of how a well-framed press release can continue to circulate after its initial publication. The study, led by Professor Wen-Hao Chang at NYCU, focused on high-transconductance molybdenum disulfide top-gate transistors using epitaxial interface engineering. What makes this…
(11 Nov 2026) The Deputy Director, Library is a senior leadership role responsible for supporting the strategic direction and operational delivery of the ANU Library. Working closely with the University Librarian, the role provides leadership across library services, scholarly collections, academic and research support, and organizational transformation. Operating at the intersection of research infrastructure and…
(3 Nov 2026) Cambridge University Press, Johns Hopkins University Press and Princeton University Press today announced they are Founding Publishers of Meridian, a new University Press community initiative convened by Cashmere, its initial operator and platform provider. Meridian is a mission-driven, market-informed Model Context Protocol (MCP) gateway for scholarly content, authorized by the University Presses…
(4 Nov 2026) More than 1,000 delegates from over 80 countries gathered in Beijing from 19 to 21 October 2026 for the Beijing Science Dialogue co-hosted by the International Science Council (ISC) and the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST). The Dialogue brought together ISC members, eminent scientists, thought-leaders, policy-makers and other partners to…
(12 Nov 2026) A coalition of university presses has launched a new charter aimed at strengthening trust, quality and transparency in scholarly publishing, as publishers respond to growing concerns around research integrity, artificial intelligence and financial sustainability. The University Press Charter, launched during University Press Week (9-13 November), brings together university presses behind a shared…