Our work is supported by a research programme which focuses on highlighting the contribution of the UK publishing industry.
We work with different organisations to deliver research reports on strategic areas of interest for the membership.
Recently, this has included working with economic consultancies, political think tanks and charity partners.
We submit responses to government consultations and select committee inquiries and prepare briefing documents on key issues for our members.
We also collate key industry statistics, including our Publishing Yearbook, and carry out an annual industry workforce survey.
A note from the Publishers Association regarding the reality of the impact of UK Research and Innovation’s imminent open access policy and suggested next steps.
The economic impact of a new Open Access (OA) policy from UK Research and Innovation Report (UKRI) is assessed in this report, produced by FTI Consulting.
In February, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) launched a public consultation on its Open Access Review. With input from across our membership, the Publishers Association has submitted a response to the consultation.
We produce a range of briefing documents for our members, including this chronological account of the development of Open Access (OA) policy in the UK from May 2012 to May 2020.
Evidence to Inform a Response to the UKRI Review of Open Access Policies: A report for the Publishers Association was written by Dr Michael Jubb in December 2019. Executive Summary The UK continues to show leadership in relation to Open Access. UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is currently undertaking a review into its Open Access…
Publishers believe that monographs play an important part in the scholarly ecosystem. We want to encourage more monographs to be written and more to be read. We believe that books should live in minds, not on shelves. We are pro-access and always will be. Open Access policies are currently being developed and rolled out by…