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📢 Our fifth Open Access Report is here! The latest data shows that transformative agreements (TAs) continue to be a key driver of the global transition to open access. In 2025, OA publishing through Springer Nature TAs grew by 12%, with 101 agreements now supporting researchers at more than 4,400 institutions worldwide. The report highlights growing momentum behind OA and the important role TAs play in increasing the visibility, reach and impact of research while helping make knowledge more accessible around the world. Read the press release: http://spklr.io/6049EuwrH Browse the full report: http://spklr.io/6043Euwrz

Editors are often authors' biggest advocates, but much of their work remains invisible. From facilitating timely peer review to helping improve manuscripts, Springer journal editors play a vital role in supporting researchers. Discover more in this blog by Marieke Cambeen, EVP Journals, Springer Portfolio. http://spklr.io/6048Eunkp

Step inside the Macmillan archive to explore nearly two centuries of publishing history From the original illustrations of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland to the founding of Nature, the archive preserves the books, journals, letters and illustrations behind some of the world's most influential publications. Here, Elly Crookes (Archive Manager, Macmillan), Magdalena Skipper (Editor-in-Chief, Nature) and Joyce Lorigan (Chief Marketing Officer and UK location lead, Springer Nature) reflect on the importance of preserving these collections, and on the role that reading, curiosity and storytelling continue to play in our lives. This film premiered before selected screenings at Everyman on the Canal 2026 as part of Springer Nature's science film takeover. It shows the power of compelling storytelling in many mediums: from the story behind a scientific discovery to an enthralling sci-fi adventure on the big screen. Nature Nature Portfolio Palgrave Macmillan

Research data is a vital output in its own right. Sharing data openly increases transparency, enables reuse, and helps maximise the value of research across the global community. At Springer Nature, we support researchers in making their data accessible — helping to strengthen trust, accelerate discovery and unlock new insights. 👉Learn more: http://spklr.io/6046Eu3AY #OpenScience #OpenData #ResearchData

Sometimes, a new setting can help you approach familiar work with fresh energy. When Rachael Mason took her workation in Sri Lanka, she and her team were working on a major Learning Management System project. Working remotely from a new environment proved not only to boost her mood and motivation, but also to offer a valuable opportunity to find deeper focus. As a Learning Designer in our Nature Masterclasses team, Rachael’s daily work involves making training content effective and engaging for researchers. During her time exploring different coastal towns, her routine also made space for yoga and surfing, local cafés and ocean views, and more opportunities to meet new people, all while staying closely connected with her team in London. After a first workation in Bali the year before, this second experience reminded her what a change of setting can bring to both work and life — including something as simple as logging on feeling happier. Explore opportunities with us and #BePartOfProgress: https://lnkd.in/gfvYXci #LifeAtSpringerNature #Workation #Careers

Research has the power to shape a more sustainable future. In 2025, over 50% of the articles published in 600+ Springer Nature journals contributed to one or more of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals — a reflection of our ongoing SDG Programme and the global research community pushing progress forward. Explore Springer Nature's SDG Programme: http://spklr.io/6046EPFwr

☀️ What better way to celebrate summer than by coming together as colleagues during a heat wave? Earlier this month, more than 500 Springer Nature colleagues gathered at Halle02 in Heidelberg—just across from our Europaplatz office—for our annual Summer Party. Before the celebrations began, colleagues joined a Town Hall where CEO Frank Vrancken Peeters reflected on the company’s progress, encouraged everyone to be proud of Springer Nature’s success. Following a lively Q&A session, Heidelberg location lead Volker Boeing introduced the new co-lead Cord Stähler, who officially opened the evening’s festivities. And what a celebration it was: sunshine, great conversations, delicious food and wine, refreshing cold drinks, and live music from Heidelberg-based band The Wright Thing, whose mix of soul, funk, pop, jazz and rock ’n’ roll kept many colleagues on the dance floor throughout the evening. #LifeAtSpringerNature #BePartOfProgress

A PhD can open doors beyond academia, but an academic CV doesn’t always speak the language of industry. Although academic recruiters like to see exhaustive publication lists and awards, industry employers are more interested in the impact candidates can make. Read more in this Nature Careers Column: http://spklr.io/6046EPFkM

Earlier this month our colleagues in Southeast Asia celebrated one year of the Springer Nature-KONSEPt national TA in Malysia, acknowledging the work done by partners and local teams in supporting more researchers from Malaysia in achieving greater reach, visibility and engagement for their work. Read more in Tony’s post below.

"...I had only received my diagnosis not long before joining [Springer Nature], so I was still learning how to talk about it. I was also learning how to accept myself with this new part of me. The only reason I could be open that early was that the environment felt safe, and my manager was supportive." Generation Valuable mentee Gonzalo M. Gonzales shares what he learned through his mentoring relationship at Springer Nature, how it helped shape his confidence as a leader, and what it was like speaking on stage at SYNC25. He reminds business leaders, "Don't be afraid to invest in disabled and neurodivergent talent," and shares the powerful reminder that inclusion isn't defined by policies alone; it shows up in accommodations, safety and trust. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/e4df_NBx