Our 2025 #OA highlights include: 📄 over 70% of research publishing #OA each month 🌏 publishing our radical, community-led review 📖 new routes to fund #OABooks and article publishing ✅ success of our Cambridge Open Equity Initiative Read more 🔗 https://cup.org/3LLtD8I

The global academic publishing ecosystem is under growing strain and not equipped to meet future challenges without urgent, sector-wide reforms. Our new report advocates for collective action to establish a more sustainable and equitable future. 🔗 https://cup.org/47YivxZ

'Designing the New Open Article Economy' at the Charleston Conference. Join Monica Westin and Doug Way as they explore the gap between OA’s promise and the present reality and lay out a practical blueprint for a new open article economy. Read more in our recent report 🔗 https://cup.org/47DOEcG

New research, published in 'The Historical Journal', examines how philosopher Friedrich Engels may have exaggerated, or perhaps took “creative liberties”, with just how segregated Manchester was in the mid-19th century. Read more in @theguardian.com 🔗 https://cup.org/3X26KAm

From a fun yet complex connection between law and beer to thrilling stories of escaping justice, and from the era of Christology to the legacy of Ernest Hemingway, our newest titles have something for every reader! ✨ Explore our list of new releases 🔗 https://cup.org/4nuAFfm

As the nights grow longer and shadows stretch across our bookshelves, we’ve handpicked eight haunting highlights from our books and Cambridge Elements to enchant you this Halloween. 🎃 Read our spooktacular titles 👻 🔗 https://cup.org/4oiLnXJ #HalloweenReads #SpookyBooks #GothicReads #GothicFiction

🎧 Hot off the Press Host and author Jen Manion talks with fellow authors Caroline Gonda and Simon Goldhill about how studying the past reveals very different ways people have understood and expressed LGBTQ identity and why that matters today. 🌈 Listen to the full episode 🔗 https://cup.org/4qQ8udV

📚 From rethinking the Atlantic slave trades to exploring the constraints on Black political expression, explore five books that challenge assumptions and deepen understanding of racial justice and history. Read more 🔗 https://cup.org/43npcXI

🚨 Radical reform is needed to safeguard the future of academic publishing. We are calling on the global research community to come together to develop new, sustainable and open models. Find out how we can work together 🔗 https://cup.org/43uLE1a

For the research ecosystem to thrive and meet future needs, change is essential. Our new report sets out recommendations to drive systemic change across the ecosystem and ensure a successful transition to open access publishing. Read more 🔗 https://cup.org/43CqqOQ #AcademicResearch #OpenAccess

Join author Andrea Brady in conversation with John Wilkinson about her book 'Poetry and Bondage', which recently won the Truman Capote Award for Literary Criticism. 📅 Thursday, Oct 30 | 18:30 📍 @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social 🎟 Book now 🔗 https://cup.org/3JrOLQE

Our new report highlights four interconnected themes that threaten the future of research and accessibility, along with recommendations for collaborative and systemic reform. 💡 Read the key findings 🔗 https://cup.org/4njQZzu

“Academic publishing is at a critical juncture. It is not breaking yet, but will without major change.” - Mandy Hill Read more about our new report 'Publishing futures: Working together to deliver radical change in academic publishing' 🔗 https://cup.org/4qq7igY #OpenAccessWeek #OpenResearch

Major Academic Press Calls for ‘Publish or Perish’ Reform Just one-third of researchers, publishers, funders and librarians believe academic reward and recognition systems are working well, according to a survey from @cambridge.org. https://bit.ly/3WiBjS8 #EDUSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd

“We fundamentally believe that publishing less – but better – is essential for the health of the entire research system worldwide,” the authors of the report state.

📢 Our response to the National Institutes of Health's call for public comment on limiting allowable publishing costs 📢 "We believe the answer lies ... in rethinking how all research outputs ... are incentivised, funded, and disseminated." Read our full response 🔗 https://cup.org/3La4K6p

We have #OpenAccess funding options available for every author 📄 Find out how to fund OA publication of your research, and benefit from... 🌍 broader access 📝 more citations 💻 more downloads Find out more 🔗 https://cup.org/3WgQ6Na #OpenAccessWeek

Join Dr Grace Huckins, neuroscientist and @ninedotsprize.org winner, for an insight into their new book at an online seminar, 'The End of Understanding: How AI is changing the practice and purpose of science'. 📅 Thursday 23rd Oct 2025 | 17:00-18:00 🎟️ Register to attend 🔗 https://cup.org/43sxTA3

Our #OpenAccess book programme, Flip it Open, is growing! 🌍📚 The expansion will increase equitable access to research, with new content especially relevant to readers in low- and middle-income countries and aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. 🔗 https://cup.org/4hoIp1d #OpenAccessWeek

Discover the richness of #BlackHistory with our curated podcast playlist 📻 Featuring Nikki M. Taylor, author of ‘Brooding over Bloody Revenge’ and Sheila Curran Bernard discussing ‘Bring Judgment Day’ and many more. 🎧 Listen now 🔗 https://cup.org/47heO4Z

🌟 Building equity into #OpenAccess is essential Our Cambridge Open Equity Initiative has funded the publication of over 550 #OA articles from authors in low- and middle-income (LMIC) countries, ensuring cost is not a barrier to publication. 📝 Read more 🔗 https://cup.org/3WbZ6TN

"Standing atop the mountain, with the wind on our faces and the clouds swirling around us, we’re reminded that studying bird diversity is not just about science; it’s about safeguarding the future of these incredible ecosystems." Read a new blog from Omar Suárez García 🔗 https://cup.org/43oOFjo

🎧 Your weekend listen 🎧 Author Deepa Das Acevedo talks to Michael LaMagna about her new book, 'The War on Tenure'. She takes listeners on a backstage tour of the tenure-stream in academia to reveal hidden dynamics and obstacles. 🎙️ Listen on newbooksnetwork.bsky.social 🔗 https://cup.org/4n8OUq4

The global academic publishing ecosystem is under growing strain and not equipped to meet future challenges without urgent, sector-wide reforms. Read more in our report 🔗 cup.org/PublishingFu...

📢 Our new report 'Publishing futures: Working together to deliver radical change in academic publishing' calls for urgent, coordinated action to make academic publishing more open, equitable, and sustainable. 🎥 Learn more in our short video: https://cup.org/4qemvBy

Explore our #BlackHistory collection, featuring powerful stories about the fight for freedom by Black women, the realities of racial inequality, and the challenges faced by Black politicians. Discover the collection 🔗 https://cup.org/46YKxHY #BlackHistoryMonth

Join Monica Westin and Jane Powell at the 77th Frankfurt Book Fair as they explore key findings from our upcoming community-led review of the open research publishing ecosystem. 📅 15 October 2025 |14:00 – 15:00 📍 Innovation Stage 🔗 https://cup.org/47nnLLk

Congratulations to Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt, who have been jointly awarded the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2025 👏 Read more 🔗 https://cup.org/3JanmT8 📷 Ill. Niklas Elmehed © Nobel Prize Outreach

We’re back in Frankfurt for the 77th Book Fair this week! 📚 📍 Hall 4.0, Stand B16 (STM & Academic Publishing area) 🗓️ 15–19 October 2025 🔗 Read more about what to expect from Cambridge at @buchmesse.de: https://cambrid.ge/4ogAJjG #FBM25 #FrankfurtBookFair

Your weekend listen 🎧 Join host Helena Vissing in conversation with Todd McGowan, author of ‘The Cambridge Introduction to Jacques Lacan’, as they explore Lacan's life, the context from which he emerged, and the reception of his theory. 🎧 Listen here 🔗 https://cup.org/48TY6uM

Would you trade privacy for better health insights? 🔐 In a new blog, researchers explore how much people are willing to share personal data to get tailored health tips and when they draw the line. Read more 🔗 https://cup.org/3KYpopU

Mental health matters 🧠 This #WorldMentalHealthDay, we are raising awareness by sharing key research, along with podcasts, videos, and research papers from our book and journal authors. Advance your understanding of mental health 🔗 https://cup.org/4mUA3za

Congratulations to Kate Loveman on winning the 2025 Samuel Pepys Award for her book 'The Strange History of Samuel Pepys's Diary'. 📘 🏆 Find out more about the book 🔗 https://cup.org/47hzdrI

🎧 Hot off the Press Host and Cambridge author Jen Manion talks to fellow authors Caroline Gonda and Simon Goldhill about queer history and the power of the archive. 🎙️ Listen to the full episode 🔗 https://cup.org/4h3NJ9N

💬 Open communication is key to reaching people in highly polarised situations, reveals a new study from researchers @unistuttgart.bsky.social, published in @bjpols.bsky.social. Read more 🔗 https://cup.org/4mYfFxn

Your weekend listen 🎧 In “Case File 1: Who Was the First Stand-Up Comedian?” Oliver Double, author of ‘The Cambridge Companion to Stand-Up Comedy’ joins Laura Lexx to explore comedy’s earliest roots, featured in Amazon Music's 'Best Podcasts of the Week'. 🎧 Listen here 🔗 https://cup.org/476s6lT

Concerned about how to talk to your child about drugs?💉 In a new blog post, Professor Owen Bowden-Jones offers practical guidance and speaks about his latest book, ‘How to Talk to Your Child About Drugs?’ 📖 Read the blog 🔗 https://cup.org/3KkqcFw

2,000 Cambridge Elements and counting! 🎉 “The Elements series is an international treasure. In a way, it’s a whole world. A standing ovation to all those who have made it possible.” - Cass R. Sunstein, author of 'Behavioral Science and Public Policy'. Read more 🔗 https://cup.org/42NtOGa

From understanding the tree of life to global environmental politics — don't miss our recently published titles in paperback and hardback! Swipe to explore ⬅️ View the full list 🔗 https://cup.org/42bvrgJ

"For AI to have value to us all, yielding useful & trusted outputs, AI models must be trained on high-quality inputs," Mandy Hill told the #LabourPartyConference today. As publishersassoc.bsky.social President & Cambridge University Press MD, Mandy led a roundtable on IP in the age of #GenAI.

"Hemingway’s use of the word ‘bitch’ wasn’t just defiance; it reflected cultural shifts such as women demanding autonomy, modernists rejecting prudery, and literature resisting censorship." Read author Karen Stollznow's blog post 🔗 https://cup.org/42VRpVf

Academic translation is just a click away! 💬 Translate your content into clear English ✅ Ensure it meets journal guidelines 📄 Boost publication opportunities, 📈 Amplify the impact of your research. Find out more about our author services 🔗 https://cup.org/46rhUTC

@veredshwartz.bsky.social author of ‘Lost in Automatic Translation’, explores the opportunities and pitfalls of language technologies, from automatic translation tools to large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT. 🤖 Read the full interview 🔗 https://cup.org/4n8ilt4

New on The Scholarly Kitchen: Classifying AI Use in Manuscript Preparation – A Recommendation STM’s final framework is here: 9 recommended classifications of AI activities to support transparency & #researchintegrity. scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2025/09/23/g... #scholarlycommunication

Read more about our new agreement with the Max Planck Society to advance open access book publishing in @thebookseller.com. The initiative combines evidence-based acquisitions with open access funding to make academic books more accessible. 📖 Read more 🔗 https://cup.org/47PJFrl

Hear from author Kate Loveman as she shares key takeaways from her book ‘The Strange History of Samuel Pepys's Diary’. 📖 Read more 🔗 https://cup.org/3VTakfv

Join our managing director, Mandy Hill, @oaspa.bsky.social 2025 conference. Mandy will join an expert panel that will discuss the complexity and impacts of transitioning from hybrid to 100% open access. Find out more 🔗 https://cup.org/4nBHsnN

Thank you to all our journal, book and Cambridge Elements reviewers! 👏 Your time, expertise, and dedication help ensure the quality and integrity of our research. Explore our peer review resources 🔗 https://cup.org/4gBOerI #PeerReviewWeek

“This agreement reflects our longstanding and steadfast commitment to open access" - Ádám Dér, Max Planck Digital Library. Learn more about our collaboration with the Max Planck Society to advance open access book publishing. 🔗 https://cup.org/4mnQe86

Become a Peer Reviewer... 💡 Understand more about the editorial process 📄 Keep up to date with new research in your field 🤝 Share your expertise to support fellow researchers Find out more 🔗 https://cup.org/3VgJhuz #PeerReviewWeek #ResearchIntegrity