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STM Integrity Hub in action: a chronicle

Launched in 2022, the STM Integrity Hub has grown into a collaborative platform that helps publishers safeguard the scholarly record. Today, more than 35 publishers are using the Hub to screen over 125,000 papers each month, intercepting around 1,000 suspected paper-mill submissions.  By combining shared tools, community intelligence, and trusted third-party integrations, the Hub enables…

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Calling trailblazers: STM’s 2025 Innovator Fair applications are open

Are you an innovator — or do you know a tech game-changer that deserves the spotlight? Come closer, there’s an exciting opportunity ahead. STM’s annual Innovator Fair is back, and we’re seeking trailblazers and pioneers developing fresh solutions to transform scholarly communications. This year’s event takes place December 9, 2025, at BMA House in London…

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Administration continues to focus on, restrict international collaboration

Following on July’s USDA memo announcing that it will ‘place America First in provisioning all USDA funds’, the NIH released a statement on ‘Maximising and Safeguarding NIH’s Investment in Foreign Collaborations’. While the text encouragingly notes that ‘the agency conducts and supports international research’ to advance its mission, its subtext is that any support going to foreign entities or activities…

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Political interference in grants likely to stay, increase

The Trump administration released an executive order last month giving political appointees the responsibility for reviewing and approving all grant decisions, a radical change from prior merit review processes. This builds on the politically motivated cancellation of grants at NIH, NSF and other federal agencies earlier this year and the attacks by the administration on American universities. This movement away…

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STM Dinner & Conference 2025 | Frankfurt

The Invisible Bridge The role of publishers in science diplomacy Science diplomacy often makes headlines through summits and treaties. But beneath formal diplomacy lies a stable, long-standing force for international collaboration: the global research publishing system.   Publishing does more than disseminate findings. It builds common ground. It enables scientists to co-author, critique, and iterate—even when...

Non-traditional roles in scholarly publishing – Stepping outside the editorial office

Join us for an exciting conversation with three experts from the consulting and research integrity sectors of scholarly publishing. Hosted by the STM Early Career Professionals Committee (STM ECPC), this panel will explore the diverse and evolving career pathways within the industry, offering early career professionals a glimpse into the different pathways they can take...

STM Social Responsibility Knowledge Sharing Session – Members only

We’re pleased to invite you to an STM Social Responsibility (members only) Knowledge Sharing Session —an informal and interactive event where you can: Learn about the STM Social Responsibility Committee’s vision and goals. Celebrate the impactful work of our Social Responsibility Task & Finish Groups through lightning talks and initiative showcases. Share your feedback and discover opportunities to get...

8th JST/STM Seminar: Generative artificial intelligence for scholarly communication workflow:

The eighth annual joint seminar of Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) and the International Association of STM Publishers (STM) Generative artificial intelligence for scholarly communication workflow: Utilizing generative AI for the advancement of academic journals Generative artificial intelligence (generative AI) is increasingly being adopted across a wide range of professional fields to enhance and...

STM Innovation & Integrity Days 2025

Building Tomorrow’s Research Integrity Framework Join us in London for STM’s Innovation & Integrity Days (formerly known as STM Week) where we will explore the breakthroughs that are transforming scholarly communication — and delve deeply into the latest trends, approaches and innovations in research integrity. This two-day event will be held at the BMA House...

STM 2-day US Annual Conference 2026

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