Our Responsible Publishing Report sets out how we’re turning values into action. Learn about our 3Ps: Planet, People and Prosperity, and read about what we did in defence of academic freedom in 2025.
All that and much more on the report you can read here: https://bit.ly/4dTffas
These are just some of our actions so far:
Supporting at‑risk scholars with anonymous submission options, pushing back against censorship, and creating space for learning through #DefendResearch and our work with EveryLibrary. It doesn't stop here though.
Academic freedom doesn’t protect itself.
On reading @scholarlykitchen.bsky.social recent article on 7 actions publishers can take, it sparked some honest reflection on some of the work we've been doing, and where there’s still more to do. It's worth a read, especially for publishers.
bit.ly/4cWXcA0
From maternal health to food labelling, mental health and everyday food choices, evidence is shaping how we understand nutrition, and how we support healthier decisions.
We’ve pulled together key research for #NHWeek here: bit.ly/4dk3lWY
Nutrition also has a major but overlooked role in mental health. A review of digital interventions for severe mental illness found 90% reported positive behaviour change, yet nutrition was rarely addressed directly. A clear gap for research and practice.
▪️0% of pregnant women in one study met key nutrient needs. Many avoided nutrient‑rich foods due to fear
▪️Front‑of‑pack labels help people choose healthier options, especially when short on time.
▪️And even when people don’t fully understand a label, many still want it because it helps quick decisions
Nutrition and Hydration Week 16-22 March 2026
What’s one thing you’ve learned about nutrition that genuinely surprised you?
We’ve been exploring research for Nutrition & Hydration Week and a few findings caught our attention.... 🔽
#NHWeek
Responsible management education shapes how future leaders respond to ethical, social and sustainability challenges.
Emerald Publishing is working with PRME to launch two new co‑branded journals.
Read more: https://bit.ly/47GaFIL
This International Women’s Day, real change starts with what we do next.
#DeedsNotWords
"... Meaningful action is slower, more uncomfortable, and far more political: redistributing power, resourcing equity work year round, confronting perpetrators and cultures of impunity, and redesigning systems so that those most affected actually shape the institution."
- Susan Watson, Uni. of York
“Days like IWD risk letting organisations perform commitment while leaving the underlying machinery of inequality – pay gaps, hostile cultures, exclusionary leadership structures – completely intact..."
"... As Emmeline said so many years ago, we need deeds not words."
Vicky Williams, CEO, Emerald Publishing.
"International Women's Day can't change systems on its own. If it feels the same every year, it's because we've relied on symbolism instead of shifting power, pay, and opportunity. Whilst we support the amplification of issues as part of IWD, real equity shows up in what we do and how we change..."
"... if your gender equity agenda fits neatly into a glossy corporate brochure, it probably isn’t equity at all.” Helena Liu, Bond University, Australia.
“The global economy that celebrates IWD also relies on the exploited labour of women in the Global South, the dispossession of Indigenous lands and communities, and the systemic marginalisation of undocumented, disabled, queer, trans, and non-white people..."
“A single day cannot shift structural inequalities that are embedded in recruitment, promotion, pay or everyday decisions. When organisations rely on symbolic gestures, they avoid the harder work of redistributing power, privilege and resources.” Anne Laure Humber, University of Gothenburg.
If IWD feels the same every year, it’s because not enough is changing.
One day can raise awareness, but it doesn’t shift pay, power or opportunity. That only happens through structural change - in decisions, resources and accountability.
Read this thread for some thoughts from our community.
Creative asset with the copy: Emerald Publishing and Purdue University launch new co-branded book series
We’ve launched a new co‑branded book series with Purdue University.
The Emerald–Purdue Research Impact Series will showcase research from across disciplines, with a focus on work that connects scholarship with real‑world challenges.
More on the partnership: bit.ly/4twEpBd
Promotional graphic for the webinar ‘Emerald Essentials: A Peer Reviewer’s Toolkit – Skills, Ethics and Practice’. It includes details of the presenter, Katrina Strachan, Peer Review Editor at Emerald Publishing, along with the date (12 February 2026), time (2:30 PM IST / 5:00 PM GMT), a QR code for registration, and contact information. The Emerald Publishing logo appears in the bottom right.
Happening tomorrow — hope you can join us!
Webinar: 'Emerald Essentials: A Peer Reviewer’s Toolkit – Skills, Ethics and Practice.'
To boost your peer‑review skills, learn what editors expect, and begin reviewing for Emerald, this session is a great place to start.
Register: bit.ly/3Zd8wzS
Hi Kevin, the temporary pause to access is a technical issue, it's not a policy change, and we're working hard to fix it. Reviewers play a crucial role and their recognitions remains a priority for us. We're sorry for any inconvenience caused.
Keep up to date on the dangers of #censorship in research and education 🔽
The @defendresearch.bsky.social team have launched a series of webinar conversations with scholars and experts to discuss the risks. The first one will kick off February 12 with @penamerica.bsky.social.
Register below.
Both these sessions will be moderated by Vicky Williams, CEO, Emerald Publishing and will feature a range of speakers with lots to say on these important issues.
See you there.
• Tuesday, January 27 from 1:15pm (Riverside VI)
Gender Equity in the Shift to Open Access: A Focus on the Asia Pacific Region
• Wednesday, January 28 from 11:45am (Riverside VI)
Breaking Barriers: Gender Equity in Asia Pacific Academia – Does a Divide Still Persist?
Branded asset from Emerald Publishing with the title Emerald Publishing at Charleston Asia... the full line up.
This week we're at the very first Charleston Asia, asking some hard questions and putting gender equity at the centre of academia.
If you're attending, come and join the conversation at these events...
“It’s our responsibility to ensure the academic record reflects the diversity of the community it serves, and to ensure that diverse voices aren’t silenced."
Read this timely interview with Vicky Williams, Emerald's CEO, on @scholarlykitchen.bsky.social
scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2026/01/20/c...
Have you seen the fifth annual report on publishing technology trends from @silverchairnews.bsky.social and Hum?
Our very own Natalie Jacobs, Chief Product Officer, Emerald Publishing has given her predictions for 2026 and beyond.
Download the report here: www.silverchair.com/news/tech-tr...
Academic freedom has faced and continues to face global challenges.
We can all make a difference, from protecting integrity to supporting colleagues at risk. It all counts.
Read the article below & share ideas for what is needed in 2026 to keep academic freedom protected. https://bit.ly/4qB5cKl
Today we’re saying thank you to our outstanding reviewers!
Your careful reading, feedback, and expertise keep research moving forward.
Nominated by our journal editors as part of the #LiteratiAwards 2025, together we want to show our appreciation for all you do.
Congratulations to all winners!
Announcing soon: Literati Award Winners 2025!
Behind every paper is a story of dedication, from the initial research, to collaboration, and countless revisions.
The #LiteratiAwards are our way of saying thank you.
If you're an Emerald author, check your inbox soon as you might be a winner!
Our presence at the Charleston Conference will continue virtually with “Research Impact and the Role of the Academic Librarian” on November 17th. This session will address the insufficiency of traditional impact measures, and the ways in which librarians contribute to scholarly success #chsconf2025
