• The Company of Biologists’ Read & Publish initiative sees global participation surge to over 700 institutions in 42 countries

The Company of Biologists has announced the recent inclusion of an additional 102 institutions into its Read & Publish Open Access (OA) initiative, marking a substantial stride in global participation since January 2023.
With the latest addition, the initiative now encompasses over 700 institutions across 42 countries. These additions have been facilitated through agreements with thirteen library consortia, including new collaborations with IISER, JULAC, and ZB Med – Information Centre for Life Sciences. The initiative’s momentum further accelerated with the renewal and extension of the agreement with Electronic Information for Libraries (EIFL).

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CONFERENCES, MEETINGS, WEBINARS

• Announcing SSP’s 2023 Journals Academy: Virtual Training for Scholarly Journals Publishing

“We are excited to launch our 2023 Journals Academy, a comprehensive virtual training program tailored for professionals and students in scholarly journals publishing. This unique opportunity spans three sessions, delivering nine hours of virtual training on November 28, December 5, and December 12, 2023.

“Developed by our Training Task Force and designed for the needs of early to mid-career publishing staff seeking to expand their knowledge, the SSP Journals Academy promises to be an invaluable resource for all participants. Even experienced industry veterans looking to refresh their skills and stay updated with the latest best practices will find the Journals Academy a valuable resource. …”