Blogs and case studies
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Librarian Spotlight: An interview with Sakhile Mngomezulu
Thanks to Sakhile Mngomezulu, Scholarly Communications and Open Access Manager at Stellenbosch University, for taking part in our Librarian Spotlight interview series. “The library is the heart of the University. It remains the hub of knowledge… ensuring that producing quality professionals remains a possibility.” My understanding of the profession and the importance of knowledge led […]
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Women at IOP Publishing: Championing Equality, Support, and Open Conversations
Women at IOP Publishing (IOPP) was founded as an Employee Resource Group (ERG) to strengthen the support and empowerment of women in the workplace. With a strong female presence across the organisation, the group provides a safe space for discussion, advocacy, and action on issues that matter. Helen Perry, Head of Talent and Employee Experience […]
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We are seen: representing the LGBTQ+ community at IOP Publishing
Creating lasting, positive change – whether social, environmental, or cultural – takes more than good intentions. It requires structure, and space for people to come together around what matters to them. That’s why IOP Publishing (IOPP) has introduced Employee Resource Groups: employee-led communities built around shared experiences, identities, and interests. Jamie Dunn, production editor and […]
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Leading organisational change in times of uncertainty
The world is changing at pace and the ability to navigate change with confidence is now more important than ever. Antonia Seymour, CEO of IOP Publishing (IOPP) recently shared her insights on this very topic during a webinar for members of the Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers (ALPSP). “Change has always been a part […]
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Librarian Spotlight: An interview with Sheldon Korpet
Thanks to Sheldon Korpet, Library Systems and Discovery Adviser at Manchester Metropolitan University Library, for agreeing to take part in our Librarian Spotlight interview series. “In the age of the internet, Librarians are some of the most informationally literate people to have ever lived on Earth. That’s mind-blowing.” I was working in an unfulfilling job, […]
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Giving back through recognition and why it matters in scholarly publishing
At IOP Publishing, we place researchers at the heart of all we do. To highlight the achievements of our authors, we asked IOP Publishing colleagues about the importance of recognition in scholarly publishing. Peer Review Recognition Miriam Dixon, Reviewer Engagement Manager “Peer reviewers are the backbone of everything we do as a scientific publisher. Their […]
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Romania joins the open science movement
2024 marks the first year for centralised open access agreements in Romania. While preparation and discussions began some time ago, it is only now that Romanian researchers will have the ability to publish their work open access through transformative agreements, such as the one recently negotiated between IOP Publishing and the Association of Romanian Universities, […]
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Academic publishers must respond to reviewer fatigue
The Institute of Physics Publishing is making innovative efforts to broaden the referee pool beyond the usual suspects, says Laura Feetham-Walker. Peer review is under pressure. The increase in global scientific output, coupled with ever-increasing demands on academics’ time, has led an increasing number of peer reviewers to feel overburdened. One obvious way to relieve that […]
