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17 Jul 2026 by Faye Holst Tuba Akbayturk, Library Director at Koç University, Turkey Thanks to Tuba Akbayturk, Library Director at Koç University, Turkey, for taking part in our Librarian Spotlight interview series. “For what it’s worth, my advice is to never stop being curious. Try to learn something new every day, no matter how small. Otherwise, it is very easy to fall behind in this rapidly changing world.” What made you decide to become a librarian?

15 Jul 2026 by Faye Holst Ertugrul-Cimen, Library Director at MEF University, Turkey Thanks to Ertuğrul Çimen, Library Director at MEF University, Turkey, for taking part in our Librarian Spotlight interview series. “Work hard, remain globally competitive, and stay sensitive to social change. Librarianship is not just a career – it is a commitment to shaping society.” What made you decide to become a librarian?

18 Jun 2026 by Rachael Harper IOPP speakers from left to right: Margaret Harris (Online Editor, Physics World), Shalini Menon (Associate Editor), Paul Mabey (Scientific Editor), Kate Antoni (Assistant Publisher), and Lorraine Jennings (Talent Acquisition Partner). A group of PhD physics students from the University of Bath recently spent a day at the IOP Publishing office in Bristol, stepping briefly beyond the world of academia to explore what might come next.

11 Jun 2026 by Faye Holst New scientific method can now tell real Van Goghs from fakes A new study published in the peer reviewed journal Surface Topography: Metrology and Properties introduces a pioneering, non‑invasive technique that can distinguish authentic artworks from forgeries, offering museums, collectors and auction houses a major advantage in tackling art fraud.

10 Jun 2026 by Faye Holst IOPP's Family and Carers ERG Every colleague brings different experiences, including caring responsibilities for children, ageing parents, partners or loved ones. To support colleagues balancing work and care, IOP Publishing (IOPP) created the Family and Carers employee resource group (ERG). The group offers a space to share experiences, raise awareness and build community.

08 Jun 2026 by Faye Holst IOPP integrates theIPregistry.org to deliver faster, more accurate IP authentication for libraries worldwide IOP Publishing (IOPP) has integrated the IPregistry.org API as part of its ongoing approach to delivering secure, accurate and streamlined access to published content.

05 May 2026 by Faye Holst IOP Publishing (IOPP) has developed a machine-learning powered tool to help detect duplicate peer review reports, addressing a growing threat to research integrity in scholarly publishing. Duplicate peer reviews (where the same reviewer report is sent for multiple submissions) are problematic because they fail to provide a unique and critical assessment of a manuscript, making the peer review unreliable.

20 Apr 2026 by Faye Holst The TIB Consortium and IOP Publishing sign new agreement covering read access and publishing services.

15 Apr 2026 by Faye Holst Women scientists breakdown barriers and shape the future of physics in India Leading women physicists from India will come together for a free international webinar highlighting both the barriers faced by women in science and the real‑world impact of physics research.

13 Apr 2026 by Faye Holst IOP Publishing (IOPP) has signed an open access agreement with The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey’s (TÜBİTAK) National Academic Network and Information Center (ULAKBİM). This new three-year ‘read and publish’ agreement marks IOPP’s first national level arrangement in Turkey and provides authors across all the country’s 236 universities with unlimited open access publishing in IOPP journals and select partner titles.