Oxford University Press

Managing Director of OxfordAQA “At OxfordAQA, our commitment is simple: to make international exams work better for everyone. These enhancements are a direct response to what schools have told us they need. By releasing results earlier, expanding exam series, and providing greater flexibility for the International EPQ, we are helping schools tailor assessment to their teaching programmes and giving students more opportunities to succeed.”

International Product Director in our Education division “Teachers everywhere are being asked to do more with less time. By combining OUP’s trusted content with responsible, innovative AI capabilities, we are giving teachers practical tools that make a real difference in the classroom. At OUP, our focus has always been to lead with learning and ensure that technology is there to support teachers.

We have been named a finalist for two 2026 EPIC Awards, presented by the Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP). Oxford Law Pro, our knowledge resource for legal professionals and researchers, has been nominated for consideration in two categories: Hosting Platform Features and Branding.

This year, Oxford Big Read brought together students from 15 countries in a truly global celebration of reading, creativity, and collaboration. The Oxford Big Read is an international competition that encourages students to read OUP books and complete a creative project based on their reading. With three competition levels aligned to school classes, Oxford Big Read continues to foster literacy development at every stage.

The Max Planck Encyclopedia of Public International Law has reached its goal for renewals and will continue to publish on a Subscribe to Open model, through to at least March 2027. The Max Planck Encyclopedia of Public International Law is the leading resource in the field, containing peer-reviewed articles on every aspect of international law—a discipline which provides a common legal framework for the whole world.

AI in Society Philipp Hacker, General Editor of AI in Society, and Chair for Law and Ethics of the Digital Society at European University Viadrina: “AI in Society investigates AI’s pervasive influence on our economic, legal, personal, and cultural spheres. It takes a unique format, in which contributors from various disciplines collaborate to chart both the promises and societal challenges of AI, with particular attention to generative AI models and their global impact.

What were the biggest considerations in balancing pedagogical integrity with flexibility? We worked extensively to ensure that Song Pals aligns with local educational legislation while still providing the flexibility that teachers need. The Song Pals stories strand (available with Super Fun Books) have themes relating to social and emotional development through the Song Pals characters, which is an important area within the Spanish curriculum.

Standing with authors and fellow publishers We are proud to support the Don’t Steal This Book campaign, which launched on the opening day of the fair. Nearly 10,000 authors added their names to a book titled Don’t Steal This Book, protesting against mass copyright infringement by tech companies to train AI models. 1,000 copies of the book were published and appeared across publisher stands throughout the fair to raise awareness and visibility.

Global Academic Publisher Sophie Goldsworthy “Our focus is on publishing the most authoritative, carefully reviewed scholarship we can find in support of our mission, on topics that matter to how people understand and navigate the world.” Something is shifting how people relate to information. Not just what they believe, but who they trust to tell them anything at all. The latest Edelman Trust Barometer makes for sobering reading.

Joyson Kolenchery, Head of Manufacturing, OUP India “In collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, the manufacturing team plays a key role in the publishing process. Through thoughtful paper selection, and high-quality printing and binding, we ensure a book’s uniqueness and value are upheld. While manufacturing a book, it is most critical to recognize that cost, quality, and speed are the key parameters that determine its affordability and sustainability.