All Springboard blogs

Stefan von Holtzbrinck and Frank Vrancken Peeters introduce Springer Nature's latest Sustainable Business report, Open for Progress.

Simon Pleasants and Hiromitsu Urakami share some thoughts on research communication to the wider community presented at the Japan Research Advisory Forum.

Rachel Jacobs disucsses how Springer Nature is investing in women through its publishing, business and external activities.

Asja Prohic and Stefanie Toegel discuss the key takeaways from Springer Nature's European Research Advisory Council.

Eseohe Yamasaki explores how Black History Month gives us a corrective lens with which to challenge narratives in and helps realign our perceptions with reality, within Science and beyond.

An update from Thea Sherer, our Director of Sustainability (and Climate Action Officer) on what we are doing at Springer Nature to support efforts to combat climate change.

Michelle He, one of Springer Nature’s inaugural Opening Doors to Discovery interns, recounts her time at the publisher.

Molly Hawes discusses Springer Nature's near-term and net-zero science-based targets, which have been verified by SBTi.

Joyce Lorigan reflects on Springer Nature’s work to support the sustainable development goals (SDGs), as the halfway point of the goals is marked by the UN.

How Springer Nature is working to build closer partnerships between science and policy, to speed up progress for all.

A new report from Springer Nature shares insights into diversity, equity and inclusion across the global research community.

A symposium held in Tokyo explored the complex issues of cities and nature and how people and nature can flourish together.

Following the STM Spring conference, Joyce Lorigan reflects on the how we can work together to meet the SDGs.

Nick Campbell and Chongfang Wang discusses the impact China can and is having on the growth of OA publishing and the global transition.

Nicola Jones reflects on Springer Nature's recent London Book Fair seminar with Pan Macmillan on communicating science and the SDGs.

Springer Nature publishes its latest Sustainable Business report, Driven by Discovery.

A look back at Springer Nature's recent Sustainable Development in Latin America and Caribbean Summit.

Sowmya Swaminathan reflects on the progress of the Research Publishing DEI strategy since it's announcement 

Our VP of OA, Carrie Webster reflects on Springer Nature's drive for open research.

Deborah Daley recounts Springer Nature's Black Employee Network recent Jubilee event on diversity in STEM. 

Nature Portfolio sets out steps to address inclusion and ethics in global research collaborations.

Dr Marios Karouzos and Milana Vernikova discuss the importance of education for women and girls of Afghanistan.

Springer Nature publishes its latest Sustainable Business report, Unlocking Potential.

Statement from our CEO Frank Vrancken Peeters.

Nature's first diversity conference showcases real life examples from around the world

Executive Director of UN Women, Sima Bahous, talks about the importance of gender equality in science this International Women's Day.

Statement from our CEO Frank Vrancken Peeters, on the invasion of Ukraine.

Mimi Hendricks and Bernadette Bynoe Mack reflect on Nature Masterclasses in partnership with HBCUs. 

Nature's Magdalena Skipper reflects on the role Nature  has played in supporting researchers and advancing knowledge around COVID-19 across the last two years.

Our CEO Frank Vrancken Peeters sets out how Springer Nature will continue to support the drive and adoption of open science across 2022.

Joyce Lorigan discusses how Springer Nature is supporting digestible science communication. 

Rachel Jacobs takes part in a Q&A with the Publishers Association for Work in Publishing week.

Against the backdrop of COP26, the important role of research in successful climate policy making.

Nature's features editor, Richard Van Noorden discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on scientists

How Springer Nature is celebrating Global Goals Week and supporting the delivery of the UN SDGs.

More details on how Springer Nature will deliver on its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion across research publishing

Nature's Editor in Chief urges UN to explicitly recognise the role of science in solving global problems.

Joyce Lorigan, Group Head of Corporate Affairs, discusses how Springer Nature is stepping up on climate change.

Nature's Editor-in-Chief and Chief Magazine editor on online harassment against journalism and journalists.

Ed Gerstner, director of journals, policy and strategy, reflects on Springer Nature's inclusive name change policy

Springer Nature will close down operations for one day, as a thank you to colleagues

On Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Springer Nature reflects on its contributions to improving accessibility

Springer Nature's committment to a sustainable OA path

Springer Nature makes progress as a sustainable business

In support of the Asian & Pacific Islander communities 

Springer Nature commits to the Valuable 500, taking further action on disability inclusion.

How Springer Nature is supporting and accelerating progress towards the SDGs

An update on Springer Nature's DEI commitment.

New reports shed light on challenges ahead.

Where are we on the path to an open future?

How Nature Research editors are staying in touch with their academic communities.

Statement ahead of SDSN & Springer Nature Conference (8th Oct 2020). 

Springer Nature & UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network - Free conference 'Science for a sustainable future'.

Peer Review Week 2020  -  how is trust related to transparency? 

Commissioned research to better understand challenges faced by universities and researchers worldwide.

SN Pride talks through its commitment to pushing for diversity in our communities.

Varsha Khodiyar discusses the TRUST principles for digital repositories & repositories key role in open research.

We are shocked by events in the US. We stand united against racism and discrimination of any kind. 

Alison Mitchell discusses metrics and research following Springer Nature's signing of DORA.

From ambitious beginnings to the publishing mainstream - BMC on 20 years of OA 

White paper explores the fragmented and varied funding currently available for APCs.

London | 27th March 2020

Nature's pledge in the fight against COVID-19

Springer Nature's third Responsible Business Report.

Thea Sherer on how Springer Nature will be carbon neutral by 2020.

Dean Sanderson discusses Springer Nature's position on the rumored Executive Order.

Susie Winter considers what needs to happen in 2020 to make the OA transition a reality.

Springer Nature's response to latest consultation published by cOAlition S

Taking an active role in accelerating progress on equality, diversity & inclusion.

This Global Goals Week we at Springer Nature are asking ourselves what we can do to help bring people together and to join the dots between research and the solutions we need to build a better, more sustainable world.

At Springer Nature making great research available as quickly as possible is a central part of our commitment to the research community. 

At Springer Nature we want to find the fastest and most effective route to immediate open access (OA) for all primary research.

Today Springer Nature launches its Responsible Business report for 2018.

The theme of this year’s IWD couldn’t be more relevant to us. Last month, Springer Nature’s management board announced to our 13,000 colleagues that we will set a target to improve gender representation in our leadership group.

It’s a great pleasure for us at Springer Nature to congratulate Karen Keskulla Uhlenbeck for the award of this year’s Abel Prize.