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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...

Creating a Culture of Diversity and Inclusion Revisited: An Interview with Vicky Williams of Emerald Publishing  - The Scholarly Kitchen In this follow-up to a 2018 interview, Alice Meadows revisits the topic of DEIA with Emerald Publishing's CEO, Vicky Williams to find out what progress has been made and where improvements are still n...

“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

Photo of the emerald publisher booth

Picture of the defend research postcard and candy

At booth 87 and 88, we have @emeraldpublishing.bsky.social. They publish content that makes an impact — books, journals and cases. Stop by to learn about the #DefendResearch campaign.

Our session at Charleston tomorrow, “Twenty Percent of an Idea: If We Are Confronting a New Reality, How Can We Start from Zero and Move Forward,” led by library, publishing, and policy experts, will endeavour to begin a conversation that moves the entire library industry forward. #chsconf2025

We’re looking forward to exhibiting at the Charleston Conference Vendor Showcase tomorrow, November 4th. You can find us at booths 87 and 88. Come chat with our team about the latest in academic research, real world impact, and what we can do to support your library. See you there! #chsconf2025

Librarians are defending access, equity, and the right to knowledge, despite increasing polarisation, shrinking budgets, and rising costs. Discover how collaboration between librarians and publishers is shaping the future of information in our new article with Katina magazine. 
bit.ly/4obLK66

One week after our #DefendResearch event with @scholarlysocial.bsky.social, we’re still inspired by the conversations.
As @rouhiroo.bsky.social reminded us: “It’s a privilege to despair… any small thing is powerful.”
Look out for more panellist insights and actions coming soon.

Last night’s #DefendResearch event in Leeds, UK, with @scholarlysocial.bsky.social was a reminder of why in-person conversations matter.
Honest discussions, sharing ideas and insights, all with one main commitment - to protect academic freedom.
With plenty to think about, we’re not stopping here.

Wrapping up #PeerReviewWeek with a big thank you to all our reviewers, globally.

Thanks to you, readers everywhere can trust the research they read. Now more than ever, that matters.

We've listed everyone who reviewed for our journals last year on each journal. Search here: https://bit.ly/46uEzyw

Everyone deserves a peer review process that supports different ways of thinking.

We’re trialling a new pilot to make publishing more accessible for neurodiverse researchers, with help from our advisory board.

Want to learn more? Read about the trial, here: https://bit.ly/42EgROX