Blogs and case studies
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Making Enhancements for a Better Digital Experience
At IOP Publishing, we’re committed to making research easier to publish, read, and share. Starting with the 2026 volumes, we’re introducing a few updates to our journal schedules and PDF formats to better support digital publishing and improve efficiency. Here’s what’s changing: Simplified Journal Schedules We’re aligning journal issue schedules with their cover dates, moving […]
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A Landmark Moment for JPhys Materials: Celebrating 500 Published Articles
JPhys Materials is proud to celebrate a major milestone with the publication of its 500th published article, a testament to the journal’s standing in the community and coverage across all areas of materials science. Fittingly, this landmark article is a Board Member-led Roadmap on Theoretical Ultrafast Science, Guest-edited by Professor Fabio Caruso (Kiel University), who […]
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Librarian Spotlight: An interview with Pieter du Plessis
Pieter du Plessis tells us about his role at Stellenbosch University and shares his unique approach for ensuring students return their books on time. “No day is the same. That’s what makes my job thrilling.” I worked in our library’s periodical section as a student assistant when I was an undergraduate student. I enjoyed it […]
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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, […]
