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Academic Publishing Workshops (APWs) are one of MDPI's offerings, designed and run by our industry experts. They aim to demystify open access publishing and equip researchers at every stage of their career with the knowledge and skills they need to successfully publish their research. MDPI has over 25 years of experience in multidisciplinary open access publishing, made up of 489 journals, and boasting partnerships with 800+ institutions and consortia. Throughout 2025, the UK team have been incredibly active within the academic community. So far, they have delivered 12 APWs across 10 cities, partnering with 12 journals: • The University of Manchester, Biomolecules MDPI; • University of Leeds, Cancers MDPI; • University of Birmingham, Sports and Behavioral Sciences; • King's College London Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM) MDPI; • University of Manchester, MDPI-Languages; • University of Nottingham careers talk in collaboration with Cancers; • University of Liverpool, Biomolecules; • The Manchester Metropolitan University, Materials MDPI; • University of Southampton, Electronic Materials MDPI; • European Burns Association (EBA), 2025 Congress, EBJ; • University of Oxford, Nursing Reports MDPI; • University of Warwick, Universe MDPI. We offer workshops in universities, research institutes, conferences and workshops, and academic events. These workshops cover a range of essential topics through a series of presentations and discussions. Enquire about hosting your own Academic Publishing Workshop at: [email protected]

💡 MDPI Spain was delighted to host the Madrid Editors Salon 2025, an inspiring gathering of Editorial Board Members in the heart of Spain. Supported by our MDPI Barcelona team, the event brought together 30 EBMs from leading institutions, including Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Universidad de Alcalá, UNED, @Hospital Universitario de la Princesa, and CSIC. The Salon offered a valuable space to exchange ideas, discuss the future of scholarly publishing, and explore how MDPI can better support Spanish researchers. Our speakers — Marta Colomer Lluch, Enric Sayas Montanyana, and Clàudia Aunós — shared insights on MDPI’s latest achievements, the role of AI in publishing, and how we champion open science through collaboration. A lively roundtable and interactive sessions encouraged dialogue on editorial workflows, communication, and research integrity, reinforcing MDPI’s commitment to editorial excellence and open access. A heartfelt thank-you to all editors, speakers, and participants who made this event a success. We look forward to continuing the conversation and building a stronger, more connected scientific community in Spain and beyond.

Razem dla nauki, czyli Open Access Week 2025 🎉 W tym tygodniu mieliśmy przyjemność wziąć udział w wydarzeniu organizowanym w ramach inicjatywy #OtwartySzczecin, w które zaangażowane były cztery szczecińskie uczelnie: 🔷 West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin 🔷 Politechnika Morska w Szczecinie 🔷 Pomorski Uniwersytet Medyczny w Szczecinie 🔷 Uniwersytet Szczeciński Ważną częścią Tygodnia Otwartego Dostępu był panel dyskusyjny pt. „Wyzwania naukowca w świecie publikacji: między otwartością a ryzykiem nierzetelnych praktyk”, który umożliwił wymianę opinii na temat edukacji publikacyjnej wśród młodych badaczy, a także samego procesu recenzji, tak kluczowego w budowaniu zaufania do publikacji i nauki. Ponadto przedstawicielki naszego biura w Krakowie, Monika Mazurek (Journal Relations Specialist) oraz Anna Krakówka (Senior Journal Relations Specialist), miały okazję poprowadzić dwa warsztaty, dzieląc się informacjami na temat procesu publikacyjnego, etyki publikacji oraz samej recenzji z perspektywy zarówno autorów, jak i recenzentów. Serdecznie dziękujemy organizatorom za profesjonalne przygotowanie wydarzenia oraz wszystkim uczestnikom za inspirującą wymianę wiedzy i doświadczeń. Szczególne podziękowania dla: mgr inż. Pola Żylińska, mgr Tomasz Nowocień, prof. dr hab. n. med. i n. o zdr. Karolina Skonieczna-Żydecka, dr hab. inż. Marta Piątek-Hnat oraz mgr inż. Anny Gryty. Cieszymy się, że mogliśmy być częścią inicjatywy związanej z ideą Open Access, tak ważnej dla naszego wydawnictwa. Liczymy na kontynuację tak owocnych spotkań w przyszłości 🤝 📸 Fot. Jerzy Muszyński / ZUT, Agnieszka Bajda / BG ZUT #MDPI #OpenAccess #PublikacjeNaukowe #BadaniaNaukowe #nauka #edukacja #akademia

Our colleague Marko Stojadinov, Senior Journal Relations Specialist, had a busy trip in Japan meeting with academics. This month, he met with: 🔹 Professor Mingcong Deng, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology – Editorial Board Member of Machines MDPI; 🔹 Professor Genci Capi, Hosei University – Editorial Board Member of Robotics MDPI and Professor of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence; 🔹 Professor Ryuji Kawano, Associate Editor of Micromachines MDPI, who kindly hosted the meeting at his laboratory (https://brnw.ch/21wWRMa); 🔹 Professor Tatsuhiko Aizawa, Director of the Surface Engineering Design Laboratory and a leading contributor to Machines MDPI. During these productive and insightful meetings, Mr. Stojadinov discussed perspectives on Open Access publishing, emphasizing the importance of making research widely accessible, MDPI’s growing presence in Japan, and the challenges researchers face in academic publishing. We would like to thank all professors for their time, hospitality, and valuable insights, and we look forward to strengthening our cooperation further. A special thank-you also goes to Mirai Hirano from MDPI Japan, who accompanied Mr. Stojadinov during these important meetings. 📸 Photos are listed in the order in which the professors are mentioned above. #MDPI #OpenAccess #AcademicPublishing #Japan #ResearchCollaboration #MDPIJournals

Celebrating Excellence in Natural Product and Medicinal Chemistry This month, MDPI hosted the 2024 Tu Youyou Award Ceremony in Chicago, US, bringing together esteemed academics and industry leaders from the fields of natural product chemistry and medicinal chemistry. We are proud to honor two outstanding scientists: Prof. Dr. Richard DiMarchi (Indiana University Bloomington, USA) and Prof. Dr. Rolf Müller (Helmholtz Institute for Pharmaceutical Research Saarland (HIPS), Germany). Their groundbreaking research exemplifies the spirit of innovation and excellence that this award represents. Named after Professor Tu Youyou, whose discovery of anti-malarial treatments revolutionized global health, the Tu Youyou Award is a biennial recognition of exceptional contributions to scientific advancement. The award will reopen for nominations in 2026. 🔗 Learn more about the Tu Youyou Award: https://brnw.ch/21wWQya 🔗 Discover highlights from the 2024 Ceremony: https://brnw.ch/21wWQy9 #MDPI #TuYouyouAward #ScienceInnovation #ScientificExcellence #MDPIAwardWinners #MedicinalChemistry #NaturalProducts