What does 'normal' look like in scholarly communications these days? Simon Linacre reports from two recent business school conferences on what to expect – and what should happen – in the next 12 months.
What really counts for rankings?
University and business school rankings have induced hate and ridicule in equal measure since they were first developed, and yet we are told enjoy huge popularity with students. Simon Linacre looks at how the status quo could change thanks in part to some rankings’ own shortcomings.
Opening up the SDGs
While the UN SDGs offer a framework for global communities to tackle the world’s biggest challenges, there are still huge barriers to overcome in ensuring research follows the desired path. Simon Linacre reflects on the ‘push’ and ‘pull’ effects in publishing and one organization trying to refine a fragmented infrastructure.