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IOP Publishing launches free open data course for early career researchers
As transparent, reusable research data becomes increasingly central to research integrity, reproducibility and funder requirements, IOP Publishing has launched a new, free, open data training course designed to give early career researchers (ECRs) the practical skills and confidence they need to share and manage research data effectively. The course has been developed in direct response to demand from the physical and environmental […]
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IOP Publishing celebrates outstanding peer reviewers
IOP Publishing (IOPP) has announced the winners of its Outstanding Reviewer Awards 2025, recognising researchers who have delivered exceptional peer review reports over the past year. The awards highlight the essential contribution reviewers make in upholding the quality, integrity and rigour of published research. This year’s recipients were selected from about 35,000 reviewers who submitted reports for IOPP journals in 2025. Journal editors […]
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IOP Publishing joins Tsinghua University to celebrate centenary of its physics department
IOP Publishing (IOPP) and Tsinghua University are holding a series of events to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Department of Physics at Tsinghua University, one of China’s most historic and influential centres of scientific excellence. To mark this centennial milestone, the Department of Physics will host the IOP China Scientific Advisory Board Annual Gathering, followed by a one‑day […]
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AI shows promise for flood forecasting and water security in data scarce regions
New research reveals that ‘foundation models’ trained on vast, general time‑series data may be able to forecast river flows accurately, even in regions with little or no local hydrological records. The approach could improve flood warnings, drought planning and water-resource management in parts of the world where monitoring data is limited. The study, published in Machine Learning: Earth, […]
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IOP Publishing expands APC discounts and waivers to over 120 economies
IOP Publishing (IOPP) has expanded its article publication charge (APC) discount and waiver programme to make open access (OA) publishing more accessible to a wider global community of authors. The expansion covers IOPP’s entire proprietary portfolio of OA and hybrid journals and extends APC support to authors in 122 economies through a new three‑tier discount structure: 100% for authors from eligible low-income economies, […]
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IOP Publishing launches new award to celebrate outstanding Editorial Board members
IOP Publishing (IOPP) has launched a new annual award to recognise the exceptional contributions of its Editorial Board members and the vital role they play in upholding rigorous standards, supporting trusted science and strengthening research communities. These awards recognise the breadth of contributions Editorial Board members make from guiding journal development to supporting peer review and community engagement. Contributions include: Nominations were submitted by IOPP journal teams, with 10 winners selected by […]
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Strengthening trust in a changing research landscape
IOPP’s 2025 Highlights Report summarizes progress made throughout the year IOP Publishing (IOPP) has released its 2025 Highlights Report, outlining progress in publishing innovation, openness and research integrity over the past year. The report includes key milestones across the organisation’s strategy, such as continued growth in open access publishing, with more than half (51%) of all research in 2025 […]
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Purpose-Led Publishing unveils global event network to bring the APS Global Physics Summit to communities worldwide
Purpose-Led Publishing (PLP) – the coalition formed by AIP Publishing, the American Physical Society (APS), and IOP Publishing – is hosting a network of 23 satellite events across the globe to expand participation in the 2026 APS Global Physics Summit. Taking place in March in Denver, the Summit is one of the world’s leading gatherings for […]
