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Creating a Culture of Diversity and Inclusion Revisited: An Interview with Vicky Williams of Emerald Publishing 

In this follow-up to a 2018 interview, Alice Meadows revisits the topic of DEIA with Emerald Publishing’s CEO, Vicky Williams to find out what progress has been made and where improvements are still needed — both at Emerald and within scholarly communications

  • By Alice Meadows
  • Jan 20, 2026
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  • Time To Read: 7 mins

Humanities and Jobs Data: What’s the Real Story?

Escalating attacks on the humanities often cite the problem of employment for humanities majors; a new report shows otherwise.

  • By Karin Wulf
  • Dec 14, 2023
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  • Time To Read: 7 mins

Welcoming Dianndra Roberts as The Scholarly Kitchen’s DEIA Associate Editor

Dianndra Roberts is joining The Scholarly Kitchen as the Associate Editor focusing on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility.

  • By Dianndra Roberts
  • Apr 4, 2022
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  • Time To Read: 5 mins

Ask The Interns: What Is The Value Of Internships?

Have you benefited from an internship (giving or receiving!)? This month we talk to interns and internship managers to hear what value internships have brought to them and the industry.

  • By Ann Michael
  • Jun 30, 2020
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  • Time To Read: 11 mins

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