JOINEnsure everyone can enjoy the benefits of scientific advancement and its applications
STM members strive to foster trust in research through promoting the dependability, replicability and openness of research findings.
STM members are committed to ensuring the outcomes of research are communicated with pinpoint accuracy, clarity and integrity.
STM is committed to promoting publishers’ contributions to make progress on innovation, openness and sharing of knowledge needed to benefit society.
Respect, protect and advocate for Academic freedom
STM members universally provide outlets where independent academic thought and scholarly discussion are cultivated and thrive.
STM recognises there are inherent biases and inequities in the research ecosystem that must be addressed by all stakeholders. As publishers, STM members are committed to working collaboratively to close gaps across research and scholarly communication.
Promote, encourage and foster internationalisation and cooperation across regions and disciplines
As a global organisation, STM is committed to fostering greater collaboration, ensuring that everyone benefits and is recognised for their contribution to the advancement of trusted research. We do this through establishing and promoting standards, sharing best practices and upskilling members across borders and disciplines.
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Inside STM’s November Visit to Japan: Key Themes, Takeaways & What’s Next
In early November, STM CEO Caroline Sutton spent several days in Tokyo meeting with funders, government leaders, research agencies, and publishing groups — alongside delegates from STM’s Japan Chapter. As in last year’s visit, the conversations were productive, wide-ranging, and grounded in strong local partnerships. And while open science dominated the agenda in 2024, this…
The 2026 STM Mentorship Program is open!
Mentorship for a changing and complex industry Scholarly publishing continues to evolve — new technologies, shifting policies, and growing expectations are reshaping a complex system where both experience and fresh thinking are essential. STM’s Mentorship Program, developed by the STM Early Career Publishers Committee (ECPC), helps people at different career stages navigate this landscape. It offers…
Call to action: Survey on Secondary Publication Right and research exception
The EU Commission is considering legislative changes to the research exception from copyright and the introduction of a EU-wide Secondary Publication Right (self-archiving, potentially with zero embargo and extending to the VoR). They are analysing potential economic effects of such measures on publishers, and are collecting views through a survey through 1 December. It is very…
New this year: Research Integrity Workshops added to I&I Days lineup
We’re excited to introduce a new element to this year’s Innovation & Integrity Days program: a series of expert-led Research Integrity workshops, debuting on 9 December during the afternoon of the STM Innovator Fair. This addition comes in direct response to feedback from recent attendees looking for more applied, research-integrity-focused learning ahead of STM Research Integrity Day (10 December). These optional interactive…