STM NEWSROOM

Intellectual property for EU innovation: Joint high-level statement

We are proud to join forces with leading voices from industry, academia, and think tanks in calling for transformative EU policies that empower inventors and creators. Our joint statement emphasizes the urgent need to make Europe the premier destination for innovation, with intellectual property rights serving as the cornerstone of sustainable growth. We believe that…

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Creators and Rightsholders Call for Responsible Implementation of AI Act to Protect Innovation and Cultural Sectors

Yesterday, STM signed a joint letter alongside a broad coalition of creators and rightsholders across Europe, uniting our voices to support the responsible implementation of the AI Act. Here, we look to uphold ethical innovation that strengthens both AI and the EU’s cultural and creative sectors.  Access the letter here.

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New Draft EU Council Conclusions ratified — STM responds

Today, the Council Conclusions on high-quality, transparent, open, trustworthy, and equitable scholarly publishing were adopted by EU Ministers at the COMPET Council. STM calls on the European Commission and EU Member States to consult with scholarly publishers of all sizes, disciplines and models and seek a constructive collaboration that will allow the publishing industry to…

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UPCOMING EVENTS

From mentee to mentor: Knowing when (and why) you’re ready

27th October 2026

Many early-career publishing professionals hesitate to take on mentorship roles, often feeling they are “too junior” to guide others. In this webinar, our panelists will challenge that assumption and explore what it truly means to be “ready” to mentor. We’ll highlight the skills that make a great mentor and show how these often develop earlier...
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9th JST/STM Seminar: Trust in scientific research in the era of artificial intelligence: Research Integrity, transparency and editorial practice

27th October 2026

The ninth annual joint seminar of the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) and the International Association of STM Publishers (STM) Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of the research and publishing ecosystem, transforming how research is conducted, manuscripts are prepared, and editorial and peer review processes are managed. As these technologies become more capable...
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