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Researcher to Reader is delighted to announce that Springer Nature has returned as a sponsor of the R2R Conference, which is taking place on 24-25 February 2026 in London. Springer Nature is supporting the meeting by sponsoring the first day of the plenary sessions, and also the refreshment breaks on the following day. This sponsorship is a great opportunity for Springer Nature to demonstrate its support for constructive conversation about scholarly communications, and to increase awareness of their offerings, and we are very grateful for their support for the R2R mission. Springer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world. Springer Nature publishes the largest number of journals and books and is a pioneer in open research. Through leading brands, trusted for more than 180 years, Springer Nature provides technology-enabled products, platforms and services that help researchers to uncover new ideas and share their discoveries, health professionals to stay at the forefront of medical science, and educators to advance learning. Springer Nature is proud to be part of progress, working together with the communities it serves to share knowledge and bring greater understanding to the world. For more information, please visit about.springernature.com and @SpringerNature. The combination of highly positive feedback over several consecutive years with a very strong programme for 2026 has resulted in almost unprecedented interest in R2R. Registration continues to be open for a few more weeks. https://lnkd.in/f9QwQXa https://lnkd.in/eqEn8k3N

For #ParentMentalHealthDay, we are sharing a selection of journal articles, collections, clinical study registrations and blog posts chosen by our publishers. Read the content here: https://shorturl.at/pkoA2

Springer Nature has been chosen as the publishing partner for the GlomCon Foundation's fully Open Access (OA) journal, Rare Kidney Diseases. The GlomCon Foundation, a non-profit consortium for clinicians and experts dedicated to advancing rare kidney disease education and research, is expected to begin accepting submissions to the journal in early 2026. Read our press release to learn more about the new journal: http://spklr.io/6043D6pNc Find out more about the journal: http://spklr.io/6045D6pNl GlomCon Foundation

We are excited to share that three of our Employee Networks have been shortlisted at this year’s British Diversity Awards! 🏆 SN Black Employee Network (SN BEN) was shortlisted for the Outstanding Ethnicity Network of the Year 🏆 SN Disability & Neurodiversity (SN D&N) was shortlisted for the Outstanding Ability Network of the Year 🏆 SN Muslims was shortlisted for Outstanding Employee Network of the Year Huge congratulations to the colleagues who lead and support these networks. Your passion, advocacy, and dedication continue to strengthen our culture and help make Springer Nature a place where everyone can thrive. You can check out the full Shortlist here: http://spklr.io/60488Ckn4 #BDA26 British Diversity Awards #BePartOfProgress #LifeAtSpringerNature

🌱 How can AI accelerate sustainability while managing its risks? Springer Nature and the University of Tokyo will jointly host the SDGs Symposium 2026 on 17 February, bringing together global experts to explore how AI can advance the Sustainable Development Goals — and the challenges we must address along the way. This hybrid event will feature keynote lectures from Tshilidzi Marwala (United Nations University) and Magdalena Skipper (Nature), followed by insights from leading researchers and practitioners working at the intersection of AI, environment, and society. The symposium will tackle critical questions around AI’s environmental footprint, governance, equity, and its potential to drive sustainable innovation. A student poster session and networking reception will follow onsite. 📅 17 February 2026 📍 University of Tokyo & online 💡 Free registration: http://spklr.io/604984t17 Join us to explore how AI can help build a more sustainable, inclusive future.

The 10th anniversary edition of the State of Open Data report, published by Digital Science, Figshare and Springer Nature, shows that open data has become strongly embedded into research practice with FAIR awareness now widely recognised, AI is reshaping research workflows, and support for openness remains high. 💡 Read our press release to learn more: http://spklr.io/604884LsG 💡 Browse the report: http://spklr.io/604484LsM 💡 Sign up for our upcoming webinar: http://spklr.io/604784LsP #OpenData #OpenScience

From quantum computing and mRNA therapeutics to artificial-intelligence-powered climate modelling, here are seven technologies that Nature will be keeping its eye on in 2026: http://spklr.io/60428xiOO

Twenty years ago, the world of research looked very different. Academic libraries were defined by their shelves, not their servers. Since then, research has evolved in step with global change and digital books have transformed access to knowledge. Throughout this transformation, Springer Nature’s scholarly book collections have remained a trusted anchor for researchers, students, and librarians. Our eBooks have helped authors reach wider audiences, supported learners with peer‑reviewed content, and empowered librarians with flexible solutions tailored to their institution’s needs. In his reflection on “When the shelf went digital,” Harmen van Paradijs looks back on two decades of eBook collections—what changed, why it worked, and how libraries, often unsung heroes, made it all possible. You can read his blog here: http://spklr.io/60408LiIi And check out the full timeline of 20 years of eBooks here: http://spklr.io/60448LiIm

Publishing is about more than just strong research, it’s how that research is presented, communicated, and contextualised. Good writing and a clear strategy can make all the difference. In the Springer Nature Research Communities we’ve gathered a series of writing guides to help authors at every stage of the publishing process: http://spklr.io/60498xgob

A question for publishers; librarians and researchers..... When an AI assistant recommends a paper to a researcher, how does it know whether that user is entitled to read it? This is the challenge we are solving. GetFTR's new MCP integration allows AI tools to verify entitlements (subscription content, OA or free) at the point of discovery - before sending users down dead ends or to unverified sources. As Ralph Youngen GetFTR Board Chair, notes: "Verifiability of AI outputs through proper attribution and citation is essential for AI-powered tools aimed at researchers. This launch represents an important step in making AI-driven discovery work in harmony with existing content ecosystems." Real-time entitlement checking + AI-powered discovery + proper attribution GetFTR is supporting responsible AI that works within our existing ecosystems and supports researchers in their work The MCP server capability is available now to partners and developers. Organizations interested in integrating AI tools with GetFTR please contact Dianne Benham 👉 Full press release linked in the comments #AI #ScholarlyCommunications #AcademicPublishing #ResearchWorkflows #AIAgents #ContentAccess #ResponsibleAI #PublishingTech