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Thea Sherer discusses how Springer Nature supports global research and researchers through Research4Life.

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24 Jul 2024

Unlocking Potential: AI & Tech in Research and Science Publishing

Joyce Lorigan discusses three ways in which AI can improve scientific publishing, following keynote at Tech Open Air.

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03 Jul 2024

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Reflections on the ‘Year of Science’ - Why a US federal government initiative has impact

2023 was the Year of Open Science - colleagues reflect on what was learnt as part of the closing conference earlier this year.

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03 May 2024

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Editor Diversity: Facilitating change to ensure a truly inclusive publishing landscape

Sowmya Swaminathan, Rucha Kapare and Biz Turnell introduce Springer Nature's editorial diversity report.

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29 Apr 2024

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Leveraging the ocean of opportunities to drive value to research communities

Our CPO Harsh Jegadeesan on the OCEAN of opportuniteis to drive value to research communities

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23 Apr 2024

Successful transformation comes from within

Reflections from this year's LBF panel on change management within publishing.

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22 Apr 2024

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AI and the future of research

Simon Pleasants and Hiromitsu Urakami share some thoughts on research communication to the wider community presented at the Japan Research Advisory Forum.

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15 Apr 2024

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Open for Progress

Stefan von Holtzbrinck and Frank Vrancken Peeters introduce Springer Nature's latest Sustainable Business report, Open for Progress.

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10 Apr 2024

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Meeting the Needs and Expectations of Digital Native Researchers

Jeff Stonefield discusses the development of Springer Nature's new article processing platform - Snapp.

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03 Apr 2024

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A snapshot of science communication in Japan

Simon Pleasants and Hiromitsu Urakami share some thoughts on research communication to the wider community presented at the Japan Research Advisory Forum.

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01 Apr 2024

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Investing in a gender equal research future - International Women’s Day 2024

Rachel Jacobs disucsses how Springer Nature is investing in women through its publishing, business and external activities.

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08 Mar 2024

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