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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STM’s Enforcement Task Force Open House

STM’s Enforcement Task Force (ETF) was established in 2007 in tandem with a committee that existed at the time, the Intellectual Property Committee. The purpose of the ETF has always been, generally, to protect STM members’ rights by identifying risks that threaten the STM industry as a whole. It is meant to fill a gap...

STM Dinner & Conference 2025 | Frankfurt

Publishing Builds Bridges In a world facing shared challenges, academic publishing plays a powerful—yet often overlooked—role in science diplomacy. Advancing trust, cooperation, and the global infrastructure that supports science helps research flow across borders and during times of crisis. STM Frankfurt 2025 is where this conversation continues. We’ll explore the ways we can support resilience,...

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...

STM Innovator Fair 2025

Tuesday 9th December 2025 | STM Innovator Fair Join us as we kick off the first day of the STM Innovation & Integrity Days with our annual Innovator Fair. Here, you meet the industry’s top innovators and trailblazers as they present their latest breakthroughs: the technologies and concepts transforming how we advance trusted research. This...

STM Research Integrity Day 2025

Wednesday 10th December 2025 | STM Research Integrity Day Join us for the second day of STM’s Innovation & Integrity Days 2025 to learn more about the latest trends in research integrity, interact with the STM Integrity Hub Please note the change of venue: we’re convening at the BMA House in London. See what’s in...

STM 2-day US Annual Conference 2026

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