The Biochemical Society and its publisher, Portland Press, have signed a joint statement, committing to rapid and open sharing of research data and findings relevant to the coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak in China. This statement updates Wellcome’s 2016 joint statement on data sharing in...
The UK Government has announced its plans for a new “Global Talent Visa” for researchers to come to the UK to work. This visa will open on the 20 February 2020 and will be administered by UKRI. The route...
The Biochemical Society is pleased to announce the winners of its Diversity in Science Grants 2019. These grants are awarded to support research, projects or events which aim to address issues relating to diversity and inclusion in science, technology,...
Wellcome has published a report “What researchers think about the culture they work in” investigating researchers’ experiences of their current research environment. The report is based on a literature review, qualitative interviews, workshops and a quantitative online survey of...
The Biochemical Society is pleased to announce that Tom Trainer has been awarded the Eisenthal Prize for his top ranked student report submitted after the completion of one of the Society’s Summer Vacation Studentships. Professor Robert Eisenthal, formerly of...
The Biochemical Society and Portland Press are delighted to announce an agreement with Jisc for a ‘Read & Publish’ transition pilot spanning all Portland Press journals over 2020 and 2021. Portland Press publishes seven journals. Two are fully open access (OA) titles, with...
05.11.2019 The independent report, ‘Changes and choices: advice on future frameworks for international collaboration on research and innovation’ is co-authored by Professor Sir Adrian Smith and Professor Graeme Reid and sets out opportunities to boost international partnerships on research...
PRESS RELEASE 25 October 2019 The Biochemical Society has released a statement on open scholarship issued with its publishing subsidiary, Portland Press. This statement sets out their joint position based on the Society and Portland Press’ strategy for 2019-2021....
The Biochemical Society comments on House of Lords' report on science research funding.
