STM NEWSROOM

As we count down to the STM Annual US Conference, we’re highlighting some of the expert voices shaping the conversations at this year’s event. One such voice is Simon Holt, Head of Content Accessibility at Elsevier, who brings deep insight into the evolving landscape of accessible publishing. Simon will be part of the panel “Accelerating…

Last year, the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) released phase II of their Excellence Action Plan (EAP) for scientific, technical and medical journals. Shuai Yan and Mark Robertson of STM, with colleagues from the Society of China University Journals and Science China Press, have prepared a report to get you up to speed…

A new framework aimed at strengthening research integrity in scholarly publishing is being released today for community consultation. The Researcher Identity Verification Framework proposes proportionate and inclusive measures to verify researcher identities, helping to combat fraud, reduce paper mill activity, and protect the integrity of the academic record. For centuries, academic publishing has operated on…

Some innovations become so essential, we hardly notice them—yet they power everything we do. The Rosenblum Award for Scholarly Publishing Impact was created to recognize these game-changing advancements—the ideas, technologies, and standards that have reshaped scholarly communication. Not a person. Not a company. But impactful innovations that advance our industry. For its crucial role in…

Our Most-Read, Most-Watched, and Most Influential Work of 2024 A lot happened last year, and STM’s members continually rose to the moment, working together to address critical issues in research integrity, collaboration, and openness. From tools and reports to videos and resources, we created impactful solutions to advance trusted research. Curious about what resonated most?…

STM is pleased to announce three strategic leadership promotions that took effect on 1 January 2025, strengthening the organisation’s senior management team and expanding its commitment to equity, innovation, and trusted research in scholarly communications. Leila Jones promoted to Chief Operating Officer (COO) In this position, Leila provides operational leadership and cross-functional coordination across STM….

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We’re excited to share a new tool we’re developing — the SDG Classifier Demonstrator, designed to support social responsibility by helping you align content with the SDGs. It’s a consistent, transparent framework for categorising content based on SDG targets, making it more discoverable and impactful. The SDG Classifier uses a pre-configured algorithm to evaluate content against specific…

It is with great sadness that, just before Christmas, we learned of the death of Lex Lefebvre at the age of 78. Lex was, for a long time, leader of the International STM Association and of the IPRO organization. Trained as a bookseller and publisher in France and Austria, Lex joined STM in 1992 after…

What a year it’s been! 2024 saw STM members and chapters across the globe working together to drive our new strategic priorities forward, fueling innovation and advancing trusted research. This brief STM Rewind captures just a few highlights from 2024—a quick look at the meaningful impacts, achievements, and progress we’ve collectively accomplished. Thank you to…