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A partnership with 200 publishers and 5 UN agencies providing free or affordable access to research content in low & middle-income countries. Visit www.research4life.org for more info.
New research shows that when women scientists in low- and middle-income countries get digital access to research, their visibility, voice, and volume in science increase.

Find out more: www.research4life.org/press-releas...

#Genderjustice, #Womeninscience, #SDG5
July 14, 2025 at 1:14 PM
A new @wipo.int study shows that when women scientists in LMICs access research through Research4Life, it leads to:

✅3–30% increase in the number of publications with at least one woman author
✅2-9% increase in the share of women authors overall

Stay tuned for more insights!
June 24, 2025 at 11:02 AM
If your institution is eligible for Research4Life & is part of an identity federation, it can use Federated Single Sign-On (SSO) to enable users can securely access our resources using their own institutional credentials!

Find out more: ow.ly/Cu4z50VVrFv
June 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
New evidence from @wipo.int shows that online access to research through Research4Life has increased women’s participation in science across LMICs.

We’ll be sharing more insights, and a full press release, leading up to our Action for Equity conference this July.
June 19, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Only 28% of the STEM workforce & 22% of AI professionals are women. In LMICs, systemic barriers deepen the gap.

Read how Lucy Mwaura, an AI researcher from Kenya, is breaking barriers & mentoring the next generation.

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June 16, 2025 at 8:00 AM
As Library Manager, Christian Shema Nsenga has been key in integrating Research4Life at Kepler College, Rwanda.

By securing access to its academic resources and training faculty, he ensures students have the tools they need to excel.

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June 13, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Did you know that Research4Life boosts libraries?

Equip your students and faculty with the best resources and improve your university's reputation and efficiency.

Check out how to get started with Research4Life:
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June 11, 2025 at 1:09 PM
More than 200,000 books, journals and databases are available through Research4Life!

Check the criteria for access and register your institution today 👉 ow.ly/tnUV50VoixJ
June 5, 2025 at 1:45 PM
From integrating Research4Life for its first year students to encouraging students to use Research4Life in assignments, LUANAR (@Luanarofficial), is building a strong research culture and preparing students to contribute to Malawi’s growth.

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May 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM
For postgraduate students in Malawi, accessing enough research for a thesis could cost more than their entire degree tuition. Research4Life is changing this by providing free access to high-quality academic resources.

Read more here: ow.ly/hjX850UlyjP
April 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
We serve institutions in 125+ countries & territories, including universities, research institutes, NGOs, and more.

🌍 Thousands of institutions worldwide have already joined Research4Life.

Find out if your institution meets the criteria for access 👉 ow.ly/SYBS50Ua3of
April 24, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Ever heard of paper mills in academic publishing? Want to learn what they are, how they operate & why it matters?
Join our R4L x United2Act webinar to uncover the truth about paper mills-and how to spot, avoid & prevent them.
📅 6 May 2025
🕓1:30pm CET
https://bit.ly/R4LU2A25
April 22, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Did you know?

✅Over 500 new institutions join Research4Life yearly
✅Nearly 1000 people access Research4Life resources everyday
✅The total value of the Research4Life collection amounts to US$ 70,305,158

Scroll the images to discover Research4Life by the numbers.

April 17, 2025 at 1:27 PM
How do you grow a robust research culture in a country with limited resources? Learn how Nepali librarians, equipped with Research4Lifes resources are elevating academic standards.

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April 16, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Searching for academic resources can be time-consuming, but a new chatbot in El Salvador is changing that! This tool is helping librarians, researchers, and educators quickly find the materials they need.

Read more: www.research4life.or...
March 27, 2025 at 4:28 PM
For postgraduate students in Malawi, accessing enough research for a thesis could cost more than their entire degree tuition. Research4Life is changing this by providing free access to high-quality academic resources.

Read more here: ow.ly/hjX850UlyjP
March 17, 2025 at 3:47 PM
A new chatbot is making access to Research4Life resources easier than ever—helping students, librarians, and faculty in El Salvador save time & find the materials they need instantly.

➡️Read more: www.research4life.or...
March 14, 2025 at 9:58 AM
The Country Connector program is a core part of Research4Life’s 2030 strategy.

Our Country Connectors are local champions who deliver targeted, localized support to raise awareness and expand access to Research4Life resources.

➡️Find out more:
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March 11, 2025 at 12:30 PM
With Federated Single Sign-On, users at institutions under the National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) in Kenya, Malawi, Zambia, and Uganda can now securely access Research4Life’s resources using their own institutional credentials.

Read more: www.research4life.or...
March 10, 2025 at 10:04 AM
With access to Research4Life, students & faculty at Kepler College, Rwanda, can now conduct deeper, more efficient research.

In our latest blog, Library Manager Christian Shema Nsenga tells us how he is championing tools like Dimensions AI (@digital-science.com)

Read more: www.research4life.or...
March 6, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Join the Research4Life Town Hall on March 6th for an engaging session where we’ll celebrate Research4Life’s achievements, hear from key partners, and explore exciting plans for 2025, including new initiatives and funding opportunities.

➡️Find out more: www.research4life.or...
March 3, 2025 at 9:02 AM
We’re thrilled to welcome Journal of Rheumatology, @jrheumatol.bsky.social, to Research4Life! Through this partnership, all Research4Life users gain expanded access to high-quality rheumatology research.

Check out our Q&A with the journal’s team: www.research4life.or...
February 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
El Salvador is the first Spanish-speaking country to join the Research4Life Country Connectors program, marking a significant milestone for the initiative. One of the most exciting outcomes of this collaboration has been the creation of a chatbot. Read more
February 26, 2025 at 11:25 AM
En 2023, El Salvador se convirtió en el primer país de habla hispana en unirse al programa Country Connectors de Research4Life. Uno de los resultados más emocionantes de esta asociación ha sido la creación de un chatbot.

Leer más: www.research4life.or...
February 25, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Attending the Researcher to Reader conference in London next week?

Join Research4Life for a workshop on how we can drive sustainable development in publishing.

@r2rconf.bsky.social ##R2RConf
February 20, 2025 at 3:20 PM