Core Services

STM’s strategic areas of activity help channel our collective efforts to advance trusted research, foster innovation and drive social responsibility. To advance this work, STM is supported by 6 core service areas to offer expertise, support and resources to influence meaningful action.

IP & copyright

STM’s General Counsel and Policy & Advocacy team monitor intellectual property laws, offering members guidance to advocate on copyright and intellectual property issues.

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Policy & advocacy

STM advocates for policies that advance trusted research. Through representation, policy analysis, lobbying and engagement, we promote openness, innovation and sustainability for our members.

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Strategic communications

STM helps shape the narrative for our industry, informing and supporting our members, and fostering engagement with key stakeholders across the greater academic research community.

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Events & training

STM’s events promote collaboration and innovation in the research ecosystem, providing virtual and in-person opportunities for knowledge sharing, networking and professional development.

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STM Solutions

STM Solutions creates collaborative infrastructure and services for STM members and the broader community. It addresses industry challenges, accelerating innovation through shared solutions, prototyping and support.

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Early career community

This focuses on outreach and engagement for both new and experienced publishers in STM member companies. The Early Career Publishers Committee offers career development, mentoring and support for professional growth in the publishing industry.

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Authors’ Rights webinar part 2

Free to attend Background: Further to the initial conversation STM hosted at the end of May addressing publishers’ copyright agreements, we now invite you to join us in a second webinar, this one with a more specific topical focus and an emphasis on the current situation in the United States. STM General Counsel Molly Stech...

STM Advanced Course in Journal Publishing | Asia 2025

Who should attend? This course is designed to meet the needs of Early Career Publishers looking to advance their careers. To gain the most benefit from the course, participants should have one to three years of scholarly publishing experience. Those with more experience can use this as an opportunity to refresh their knowledge and gain...

STM 2-day US Annual Conference 2025

SAVE THE DATE Wednesday 2nd – Thursday 3rd April 2025 STM community. Will you join us?      What’s this? STM’s Annual US Conference is an inspired convening of individuals and organisations committed to advancing trusted research — academic publishers, learned societies, funders, university presses, government bodies and innovators — from across the globe for...

STM Dinner & Conference 2025 | Frankfurt

SAVE THE DATE The STM Annual Conference in Frankfurt returns on 13 – 14 October 2025 with a vibrant mix of interactive sessions, expert panelists, idea-sharing, and — perhaps most importantly — connection. Monday 13th October 2025 | Evening Dinner to be held at the Westin Grand Frankfurt Individual spaces are available for purchase with your conference registration...