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UKSG members include scholarly and academic publishers and libraries, along with companies and people who supply them with technology and services. We bring these different organisations together to share experiences and work together on shared challenges.
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Last 2 days to get your application in for a free place (incl travel & accommodation) at this year's UKSG. The programme is amazing - so much learning packed into a tight schedule, and a great opportunity to get to know others tackling the same challenges. Apply by Sunday! Hope to see you there! 👇
Did you know you can apply for an expenses paid trip to #UKSG2026? UKSG is sponsoring a number of places, and Jove is sponsoring an additional place for an early career library professional. Check it out here: dub.sh/zXgew9r and please share far and wide!
Sponsored Places for UKSG Annual Conference - UKSG
Sponsored Places for UKSG Annual Conference Your opportunity to win a free place at the UKSG 2026 Annual Conference and Exhibition! UKSG is offering ten free places to attend the UKSG Annual […]
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February 13, 2026 at 10:26 AM
Last 2 days to get your application in for a free place (incl travel & accommodation) at this year's UKSG. The programme is amazing - so much learning packed into a tight schedule, and a great opportunity to get to know others tackling the same challenges. Apply by Sunday! Hope to see you there! 👇
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There's still time to get your application in ✍️
Deadline is Sunday 15 February 🚨
And if you're still undecided, last year's bursary winners share their experiences (and top tips!) via the @uksg.bsky.social podcast
Listen now 🎧 soundcloud.com/uksg-podcast
Deadline is Sunday 15 February 🚨
And if you're still undecided, last year's bursary winners share their experiences (and top tips!) via the @uksg.bsky.social podcast
Listen now 🎧 soundcloud.com/uksg-podcast
February 13, 2026 at 8:37 AM
There's still time to get your application in ✍️
Deadline is Sunday 15 February 🚨
And if you're still undecided, last year's bursary winners share their experiences (and top tips!) via the @uksg.bsky.social podcast
Listen now 🎧 soundcloud.com/uksg-podcast
Deadline is Sunday 15 February 🚨
And if you're still undecided, last year's bursary winners share their experiences (and top tips!) via the @uksg.bsky.social podcast
Listen now 🎧 soundcloud.com/uksg-podcast
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Super short deadline but ace opportunity here!
The UKSG Merriman Award offers a library /information professional the chance to attend both the NASIG Conference (Madison, WI) and the UKSG Conference (Glasgow).
Applications close 15 Feb 2026
Find out more and apply: www.uksg.org/merriman/
Applications close 15 Feb 2026
Find out more and apply: www.uksg.org/merriman/
John Merriman Award - How to Apply - UKSG
Merriman Award: Opportunity to win a fully funded trip to the UKSG Annual Conference, the NASIG Annual Conference and free access to any UKSG 2026 event! Applications are invited for […]
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February 12, 2026 at 9:39 AM
Super short deadline but ace opportunity here!
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Continuing my tour through the conference themes at @uksg.bsky.social 2026, we have open educational resources and pedagogy. I'm particularly interested in the OER and open books session!
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www.uksg.org/events/confe...
February 12, 2026 at 9:07 AM
Continuing my tour through the conference themes at @uksg.bsky.social 2026, we have open educational resources and pedagogy. I'm particularly interested in the OER and open books session!
www.uksg.org/events/confe...
www.uksg.org/events/confe...
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Being on the OIPA committee is some of the most rewarding work I've done, and I'm pleased to share the editorial we wrote for @uksg.bsky.social e-News to celebrate 2025 & look forward to 2026!
(If you ever wanted to see what books I have on my bookcase behind my looming face, now's your chance 😂).
(If you ever wanted to see what books I have on my bookcase behind my looming face, now's your chance 😂).
Exciting times for the Open Institutional Publishing Association!
We wrote about our activities in 2025 and plans for the future – including our symposiums, new committee members and Advisory Board, and member milestones – for UKSG eNews.
Give it a read and share!
www.uksg.org/newsletter/u...
We wrote about our activities in 2025 and plans for the future – including our symposiums, new committee members and Advisory Board, and member milestones – for UKSG eNews.
Give it a read and share!
www.uksg.org/newsletter/u...
Exciting times for the Open Institutional Publishing Association (OIPA) - UKSG
With the coming of digital publishing and new technologies, increasing awareness of the benefits of open access publishing and growing criticism of the practices and profits of commercial publishers, ...
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February 12, 2026 at 9:20 AM
Being on the OIPA committee is some of the most rewarding work I've done, and I'm pleased to share the editorial we wrote for @uksg.bsky.social e-News to celebrate 2025 & look forward to 2026!
(If you ever wanted to see what books I have on my bookcase behind my looming face, now's your chance 😂).
(If you ever wanted to see what books I have on my bookcase behind my looming face, now's your chance 😂).
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🔍 Trust but Verify: Preventing Fakesters in the Research Ecosystem
Run by IOPP’s Lauren Flintoft and Armin Glatzmeier Free University of Berlin, this session will explore topics of identity verification in scholarly publishing.
UKSG Annual Conference 30 Mar – 1 Apr, Scottish Event Campus, Glasgow.
Run by IOPP’s Lauren Flintoft and Armin Glatzmeier Free University of Berlin, this session will explore topics of identity verification in scholarly publishing.
UKSG Annual Conference 30 Mar – 1 Apr, Scottish Event Campus, Glasgow.
The UKSG 49th Annual Conference and Exhibition: Glasgow - Breakout sessions - UKSG
The UKSG Annual Conference is a major event in the scholarly communications calendar which attracts delegates each year from around the world – librarians, publishers, content providers, consultants and intermediaries. The conference combines high-quality plenary presentations, lightning talks, workshops, posters and breakout sessions with entertaining social events and trade exhibition.
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February 3, 2026 at 10:30 AM
🔍 Trust but Verify: Preventing Fakesters in the Research Ecosystem
Run by IOPP’s Lauren Flintoft and Armin Glatzmeier Free University of Berlin, this session will explore topics of identity verification in scholarly publishing.
UKSG Annual Conference 30 Mar – 1 Apr, Scottish Event Campus, Glasgow.
Run by IOPP’s Lauren Flintoft and Armin Glatzmeier Free University of Berlin, this session will explore topics of identity verification in scholarly publishing.
UKSG Annual Conference 30 Mar – 1 Apr, Scottish Event Campus, Glasgow.
The deadline is approaching!
The UKSG Merriman Award offers a library /information professional the chance to attend both the NASIG Conference (Madison, WI) and the UKSG Conference (Glasgow).
Applications close 15 Feb 2026
Find out more and apply: www.uksg.org/merriman/
Applications close 15 Feb 2026
Find out more and apply: www.uksg.org/merriman/
John Merriman Award - How to Apply - UKSG
Merriman Award: Opportunity to win a fully funded trip to the UKSG Annual Conference, the NASIG Annual Conference and free access to any UKSG 2026 event! Applications are invited for […]
www.uksg.org
February 11, 2026 at 10:21 AM
The deadline is approaching!
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Are AI summaries eating up all trustworthy information, as well as the business models & incentives for humans to keep creating it (including but far beyond scholarly publishers)? Charlie Rapple of Kudos & UKSG #AI #EthicalAI scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2026/02/04/r...
Responding to the Threat of Zero-Click Search and AI Summaries: How Do We Tame The Crocodile? - The Scholarly Kitchen
AI-driven zero-click search is widening the gap between visibility and usage, threatening publisher revenue, research integrity, and trust. How should we respond?
scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org
February 7, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Are AI summaries eating up all trustworthy information, as well as the business models & incentives for humans to keep creating it (including but far beyond scholarly publishers)? Charlie Rapple of Kudos & UKSG #AI #EthicalAI scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2026/02/04/r...
The latest from #UKSGInsights - Malik Sallam, University of Jordan "Back to the roots: reimagining scientific evaluation of research without peer review" dub.sh/JMTfBvm
February 10, 2026 at 3:40 PM
The latest from #UKSGInsights - Malik Sallam, University of Jordan "Back to the roots: reimagining scientific evaluation of research without peer review" dub.sh/JMTfBvm
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Yesterday's @uksg.bsky.social Conference theme of the day was AI and misinformation, so today has to be research integrity and trust. I'm looking forward to the session about community building and trust with @orcid.org and @jisc.bsky.social!
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www.uksg.org/events/confe...
February 10, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Yesterday's @uksg.bsky.social Conference theme of the day was AI and misinformation, so today has to be research integrity and trust. I'm looking forward to the session about community building and trust with @orcid.org and @jisc.bsky.social!
www.uksg.org/events/confe...
www.uksg.org/events/confe...
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Have 5 minutes? That’s all it takes to complete SSP’s February Pulse Check poll on the economic outlook for scholarly communications—covering confidence levels, financial pressures, and strategic direction. www.surveymonkey.com/r/pulsecheck...
February 9, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Have 5 minutes? That’s all it takes to complete SSP’s February Pulse Check poll on the economic outlook for scholarly communications—covering confidence levels, financial pressures, and strategic direction. www.surveymonkey.com/r/pulsecheck...
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We’ve been made aware of individuals receiving emails claiming to be from the OBC, requesting fees from authors. To be clear: OBC does not charge individuals, book clubs, or authors for meetings/events. We're a collective funding model that channels library support to OA publishers & infrastructure.
February 9, 2026 at 11:23 AM
We’ve been made aware of individuals receiving emails claiming to be from the OBC, requesting fees from authors. To be clear: OBC does not charge individuals, book clubs, or authors for meetings/events. We're a collective funding model that channels library support to OA publishers & infrastructure.
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I’m really looking forward to speaking at @uksg.bsky.social this year, sharing some of my initial results from my PhD research.
This is the first time I will be presenting at UKSG not as part of a panel so I’m a bit nervous already! I’m in Group A if you wanna come along and be a friendly face 😉
This is the first time I will be presenting at UKSG not as part of a panel so I’m a bit nervous already! I’m in Group A if you wanna come along and be a friendly face 😉
February 9, 2026 at 10:45 AM
I’m really looking forward to speaking at @uksg.bsky.social this year, sharing some of my initial results from my PhD research.
This is the first time I will be presenting at UKSG not as part of a panel so I’m a bit nervous already! I’m in Group A if you wanna come along and be a friendly face 😉
This is the first time I will be presenting at UKSG not as part of a panel so I’m a bit nervous already! I’m in Group A if you wanna come along and be a friendly face 😉
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Still time to apply for this year's NASIG/UKSG John Merriman Award which covers attendance at both the UKSG Conference in Glasgow and the NASIG Conference in the US. Closes Feb 15th!
The UKSG Merriman Award offers a library /information professional the chance to attend both the NASIG Conference (Madison, WI) and the UKSG Conference (Glasgow).
Applications close 15 Feb 2026
Find out more and apply: www.uksg.org/merriman/
Applications close 15 Feb 2026
Find out more and apply: www.uksg.org/merriman/
John Merriman Award - How to Apply - UKSG
Merriman Award: Opportunity to win a fully funded trip to the UKSG Annual Conference, the NASIG Annual Conference and free access to any UKSG 2026 event! Applications are invited for […]
www.uksg.org
February 9, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Still time to apply for this year's NASIG/UKSG John Merriman Award which covers attendance at both the UKSG Conference in Glasgow and the NASIG Conference in the US. Closes Feb 15th!
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Any 2026 conference worth its salt needs to showcase AI! @uksg.bsky.social has a whole theme on AI, misinformation & emerging technologies.
Register at www.uksg.org/events/confe... to join us
ps Whatever's keeping CISOs and librarians up at night, may I suggest valerian tea as an antidote?
Register at www.uksg.org/events/confe... to join us
ps Whatever's keeping CISOs and librarians up at night, may I suggest valerian tea as an antidote?
February 9, 2026 at 9:13 AM
Any 2026 conference worth its salt needs to showcase AI! @uksg.bsky.social has a whole theme on AI, misinformation & emerging technologies.
Register at www.uksg.org/events/confe... to join us
ps Whatever's keeping CISOs and librarians up at night, may I suggest valerian tea as an antidote?
Register at www.uksg.org/events/confe... to join us
ps Whatever's keeping CISOs and librarians up at night, may I suggest valerian tea as an antidote?
The UKSG Merriman Award offers a library /information professional the chance to attend both the NASIG Conference (Madison, WI) and the UKSG Conference (Glasgow).
Applications close 15 Feb 2026
Find out more and apply: www.uksg.org/merriman/
Applications close 15 Feb 2026
Find out more and apply: www.uksg.org/merriman/
John Merriman Award - How to Apply - UKSG
Merriman Award: Opportunity to win a fully funded trip to the UKSG Annual Conference, the NASIG Annual Conference and free access to any UKSG 2026 event! Applications are invited for […]
www.uksg.org
February 6, 2026 at 1:09 PM
The UKSG Merriman Award offers a library /information professional the chance to attend both the NASIG Conference (Madison, WI) and the UKSG Conference (Glasgow).
Applications close 15 Feb 2026
Find out more and apply: www.uksg.org/merriman/
Applications close 15 Feb 2026
Find out more and apply: www.uksg.org/merriman/
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@uksg.bsky.social are offering 10 sponsored places for the upcoming UKSG Conference. The deadline for applications is the 15th of February: www.uksg.org/sponsored-pl...
@anna-r-hughes.bsky.social and I recently interviewed some of last years sponsored places attendees 👇 linktr.ee/uksgpodcast
@anna-r-hughes.bsky.social and I recently interviewed some of last years sponsored places attendees 👇 linktr.ee/uksgpodcast
Sponsored Places for UKSG Annual Conference - UKSG
Sponsored Places for UKSG Annual Conference Your opportunity to win a free place at the UKSG 2026 Annual Conference and Exhibition! UKSG is offering ten free places to attend the UKSG Annual […]
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February 6, 2026 at 11:53 AM
@uksg.bsky.social are offering 10 sponsored places for the upcoming UKSG Conference. The deadline for applications is the 15th of February: www.uksg.org/sponsored-pl...
@anna-r-hughes.bsky.social and I recently interviewed some of last years sponsored places attendees 👇 linktr.ee/uksgpodcast
@anna-r-hughes.bsky.social and I recently interviewed some of last years sponsored places attendees 👇 linktr.ee/uksgpodcast
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If you're interested in applying for a sponsored place to #UKSG2026 there are TEN bursaries available! 🎉
Open to early career professionals/ students/ underrepresented voices/ first timers
Find out more on @uksg.bsky.social website 👇
www.uksg.org/sponsored-pl...
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Open to early career professionals/ students/ underrepresented voices/ first timers
Find out more on @uksg.bsky.social website 👇
www.uksg.org/sponsored-pl...
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Sponsored Places for UKSG Annual Conference - UKSG
Sponsored Places for UKSG Annual Conference Your opportunity to win a free place at the UKSG 2026 Annual Conference and Exhibition! UKSG is offering ten free places to attend the UKSG Annual […]
www.uksg.org
February 6, 2026 at 11:03 AM
If you're interested in applying for a sponsored place to #UKSG2026 there are TEN bursaries available! 🎉
Open to early career professionals/ students/ underrepresented voices/ first timers
Find out more on @uksg.bsky.social website 👇
www.uksg.org/sponsored-pl...
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Open to early career professionals/ students/ underrepresented voices/ first timers
Find out more on @uksg.bsky.social website 👇
www.uksg.org/sponsored-pl...
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There's also the opportunity to apply for the Merriman Award 🏆
Win a fully funded trip to the @uksg.bsky.social annual conference, the @nasig-org.bsky.social conference AND free access to any UKSG 2026 event!
🔗 www.uksg.org/merriman/
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Win a fully funded trip to the @uksg.bsky.social annual conference, the @nasig-org.bsky.social conference AND free access to any UKSG 2026 event!
🔗 www.uksg.org/merriman/
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John Merriman Award - How to Apply - UKSG
Merriman Award: Opportunity to win a fully funded trip to the UKSG Annual Conference, the NASIG Annual Conference and free access to any UKSG 2026 event! Applications are invited for […]
www.uksg.org
February 6, 2026 at 11:03 AM
There's also the opportunity to apply for the Merriman Award 🏆
Win a fully funded trip to the @uksg.bsky.social annual conference, the @nasig-org.bsky.social conference AND free access to any UKSG 2026 event!
🔗 www.uksg.org/merriman/
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Win a fully funded trip to the @uksg.bsky.social annual conference, the @nasig-org.bsky.social conference AND free access to any UKSG 2026 event!
🔗 www.uksg.org/merriman/
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Ever got this message ... You'll need to login to that website 😠
Join @jisc.bsky.social digital research community to discuss access management in the research & education sector
📆 Weds 11 Feb, 11 AM (UK time)
📍 Online (Teams)
🔗 research.jiscinvolve.org/wp/events/
Photo: J. Schnobric, Unsplash
Join @jisc.bsky.social digital research community to discuss access management in the research & education sector
📆 Weds 11 Feb, 11 AM (UK time)
📍 Online (Teams)
🔗 research.jiscinvolve.org/wp/events/
Photo: J. Schnobric, Unsplash
February 6, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Ever got this message ... You'll need to login to that website 😠
Join @jisc.bsky.social digital research community to discuss access management in the research & education sector
📆 Weds 11 Feb, 11 AM (UK time)
📍 Online (Teams)
🔗 research.jiscinvolve.org/wp/events/
Photo: J. Schnobric, Unsplash
Join @jisc.bsky.social digital research community to discuss access management in the research & education sector
📆 Weds 11 Feb, 11 AM (UK time)
📍 Online (Teams)
🔗 research.jiscinvolve.org/wp/events/
Photo: J. Schnobric, Unsplash
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If you aren't interested in research infrastructure, how about leadership and career development @uksg.bsky.social #UKSG2026? I'm looking forward to debate club!
Register at www.uksg.org/events/confe...
Register at www.uksg.org/events/confe...
February 5, 2026 at 8:58 AM
If you aren't interested in research infrastructure, how about leadership and career development @uksg.bsky.social #UKSG2026? I'm looking forward to debate club!
Register at www.uksg.org/events/confe...
Register at www.uksg.org/events/confe...
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There's a whole theme on OA Futures @uksg.bsky.social, too, including two on #DiamondOA.
*I still haven't heard a good answer about what diamond means in terms of business models. I live in hope!
*I still haven't heard a good answer about what diamond means in terms of business models. I live in hope!
February 5, 2026 at 11:14 AM
There's a whole theme on OA Futures @uksg.bsky.social, too, including two on #DiamondOA.
*I still haven't heard a good answer about what diamond means in terms of business models. I live in hope!
*I still haven't heard a good answer about what diamond means in terms of business models. I live in hope!
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Are you going to be @uksg.bsky.social Annual Conference? To make it easier to plan your days we've curated session themes. I'm speaking for @countermetrics.bsky.social in the research infrastructure theme!
Register at www.uksg.org/events/confe...
Register at www.uksg.org/events/confe...
February 4, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Are you going to be @uksg.bsky.social Annual Conference? To make it easier to plan your days we've curated session themes. I'm speaking for @countermetrics.bsky.social in the research infrastructure theme!
Register at www.uksg.org/events/confe...
Register at www.uksg.org/events/confe...
This is one of the best overviews of this phenomenon that we've read recently. Well done @charlierapple.bsky.social
Responding to the Threat of Zero-Click Search and AI Summaries: How Do We Tame The Crocodile? scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2026/02/04/r...
Responding to the Threat of Zero-Click Search and AI Summaries: How Do We Tame The Crocodile? - The Scholarly Kitchen
AI-driven zero-click search is widening the gap between visibility and usage, threatening publisher revenue, research integrity, and trust. How should we respond?
scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org
February 4, 2026 at 1:41 PM
This is one of the best overviews of this phenomenon that we've read recently. Well done @charlierapple.bsky.social
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So looking forward to speaking at @uksg.bsky.social this year, with @cathdishman.bsky.social, @tmorley24.bsky.social & @sarahhlib.bsky.social.
We are in Group A, speaking on Mon 30 March @ 13:30 and Tues 31 March @ 11:00.
Join us and learn how library publishing has grown in the UK!
#UKSG2026
We are in Group A, speaking on Mon 30 March @ 13:30 and Tues 31 March @ 11:00.
Join us and learn how library publishing has grown in the UK!
#UKSG2026
February 4, 2026 at 10:26 AM
So looking forward to speaking at @uksg.bsky.social this year, with @cathdishman.bsky.social, @tmorley24.bsky.social & @sarahhlib.bsky.social.
We are in Group A, speaking on Mon 30 March @ 13:30 and Tues 31 March @ 11:00.
Join us and learn how library publishing has grown in the UK!
#UKSG2026
We are in Group A, speaking on Mon 30 March @ 13:30 and Tues 31 March @ 11:00.
Join us and learn how library publishing has grown in the UK!
#UKSG2026