Ask the Chefs: Making Sense of Changing US Policies
We asked the Chefs to weigh in on the policy chaos emerging from Washington over the last ten days.
Guest Post: Reflections from The Munin Conference Part Two – Open Science
This is the second article of three in a guest series reflecting on the main themes and ideas gathered and discussed at The Munin Conference at the end of 2024. Today’s focus is Open Science.
Mental Health Awareness Mondays — Supporting our people at IOP Publishing: A Strategic Imperative in a Changing Publishing Landscape
Dr. Mikka Lene Pers discusses how a company can prioritize the health and happiness of its employees to not only enhance individual wellbeing but also contribute to the overall success and resilience of the organization.
Guest Post — Equitable Scholarly Communication: Realistic or Idealistic?
Daniel Dollar offers an update on the work being done by Research4Life and a call for action.
Understanding Resilience in Scholarly Publishing
In a world full of natural and man-made shocks and stresses, we need to be resilient against those affecting the academic publishing ecosystem.
Mental Health Awareness Mondays — Unlocking Your Institution’s Collective Genius: Cognitive Inclusion Improves Wellness and Maximizes your Societal Impact
In today’s Mental Health Awareness Monday post, Lisa Colledge shows how your research culture can be an asset that boosts mental health and innovation.
Point/Counterpoint on the Framing of DEIA Efforts: Should We Separate the Personal from the Professional?
Today we offer a double-post, with a proposal and a response concerning how we frame our efforts toward Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility as a community.
Guest Post – Reconnecting by Reading: A Selection of Books About Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Part 2
We learn from each other and about each other through reading. Today part 2 of 2 where we have asked members of the SSP community to recommend books about diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility matters.
Guest Post – Reconnecting by Reading: A Selection of Books About Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Part 1
We learn from each other and about each other through reading. Today part 1 of 2 where we have asked members of the SSP community to recommend books about diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility matters.
Navigating the Future of Higher Education: Cultivating Global Citizens and Embracing Transnational Education
Efforts to expand educational accessibility and foster global collaboration are on the rise. Realizing the full potential of Transnational Education (TNE) requires an examination of the regulatory frameworks that have been established to navigating cultural inclusivity, and gaining deeper insights into the distinction between TNE and online learning.
Looking Forward, Looking Back: Mental Health Awareness Mondays on The Scholarly Kitchen
The Scholarly Kitchen’s Mental Health Awareness Working Group has been active for around six months now. With May designated as Mental Health Awareness Month, we wanted to take a look back at what we’ve achieved, and a look forward to what we are planning for the rest of 2024.
Ask the Community: What Do Campus Disability Services Staff Most Want Publishers to Know?
We asked Campus Disability Services leaders, “What would you most like Publishers to know?”
Guest Post — European Accessibility Act: Working Toward Compliance and Beyond
Today’s post puts the spotlight on the European Accessibility Act (EAA) directive and how different organizations are getting ready to make their publications and services EAA compliant.
Guest Post — Hanging in the Balance: Generative AI Versus Scholarly Publishing
Balancing the anxiety and the excitement over the use of Large Language Models (LLMs) in scholarly publishing.
The Impact of Stereotypes on Mental Wellbeing
When we discuss systemic racism and the impact it has had to date, we must consider the stereotypes that have been put upon Black women for centuries and how that affects mental wellbeing.