Where all the main actors in the scholarly publishing community come together to discuss hop topics, latest trends, and much more.
Welcome to "Karger in Conversation", a captivating series of online panels where thought leaders, experts, and innovators converge to explore cutting-edge topics in various fields within the scholarly publishing world. From Open Access to Ethics and AI, academia to funding bodies, these conversations delve into the forefront of research, trends, and ideas shaping our community.
Join us as we engage in insightful discussions, exchange perspectives, and chart the course for the future. Prepare to be inspired, informed, and intrigued as we navigate the complexities of our ever-evolving landscape together in Karger in Conversation. If you want to receive updates about future panels and our events, we invite you to fill out the form below.
Latest Panel: After the Vote: The Real Impact of Political Change on Science, Research, and Academia
When funding, freedom, and facts are up for debate, honest conversation isn’t just helpful – it’s essential. Scientific research and academic institutions don’t exist in a vacuum. As political shifts unfold across the globe, their ripple effects are increasingly being felt in how research is funded, shared, and supported.
In the latest episode of Karger in Conversation, two prominent voices in the research and academic world – Professor Nicholas Dirks, President & CEO of the New York Academy of Sciences, and Professor Ferry Breedveld, President of the Federation of European Academies of Medicine (FEAM) – joined moderator Chris Box to unpack how politics is reshaping science at every level.
Catch the Previous Panels and Dive Deeper into the Conversation
In this session, we discussed how to balance progress with principles in thought-provoking panel discussion featuring representatives from the library, academic, and publishing communities as they explore the ethical challenges of innovation in scholarly publishing and research.
We discussed trends in the Integrity Landscape, Innovation with Accountability, Transparency and Data Sharing, and the Researcher-Librarian-Publisher Collaboration? Catch the recording now!
Moderator:
Christian Box - Head of Academic & Research (Karger Publishers)
Speakers:
Dr. Hjördis Czesnick - Head of Office of the German Research Ombudsman
Dr. Eleni Spyrakou - Senior Researcher at the School of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens
Joel B. Thornton - Associate Dean at the J. Willard Marriott Library, University of Utah
In this session, four leading experts dissected critical terms and concepts like "Transformative Agreement" and "cost neutral" amongst other key terms, revealing how local biases, historical contexts, and practical challenges shape our understanding.
Are we all on the same page, or are we lost in translation? Catch the recording now and don't miss out on this eye-opening exploration!
Moderator:
Christian Box - Head of Academic & Research (Karger Publishers)
Speakers:
Lisa Janicke Hinchliffe - Professor for Research Professional Development, University Library of the University of Illinois
Jeff Lewandowski - Director of Publishing, American Physical Society
Andrea Chiarelli - Principal Consultant, Research Consulting
Malavika Legge - Open Access Program Manager at Open Access Scholarly Publishing Association (OASPA)
The panel discussion focused on the challenges and considerations of using LLMs in scholarly publishing, highlighting the legal, ethical, and practical aspects of integrating AI technologies.
Moderator:
Christian Box - Head of Academic & Research (Karger Publishers)
Speakers:
Siobhan Haimé - Publishing Technologies Librarian, Open Library of Humanities
Christine Stohn - Senior Director Product Management at Ex Libris, Part of Clarivate
Jonathan Band - Counsel to the Library Copyright Alliance (LCA)
From a funders perspective on Open Access to the potential of AI in science communication – Dr. Beth Montague-Hellen, Head of Library & Information Services at The Francis Crick Institute, and Dr. Sarah Wettstadt, a science communication expert and Co-Founder of the SciComm Society, shared their thoughts on the accessibility of science. As a continuation of the Karger in Conversation discussion, the answers provide an overview of the trends and innovations that are redefining scientific communication.
