Institutional partnerships
11 Aug 2026
Frontiers institutional partnerships update – summer 2026
The latest news on our collaborations with research institutions, libraries, consortia, and funders.
131 news posts in Open science
Frontiers news
16 Jul 2026
Frontiers FAIR² Data Management earns top honor in the 2026 CODiE Awards
Frontiers, a leading open science publisher, today (16 July) announced that FAIR² Data Management, powered by Senscience, has been named a 2026 CODiE Award Winner in the category "Best AI Data and Analytics Solution."
Open science and peer review
13 Jul 2026
Who and what can we trust? Building trust in scholarly publishing
Ever catch yourself thinking, 'Can I trust this?' - whether it's an article you've read, a researcher you've reached out to, or even the cheap flights you're looking at for your next holiday. In today's world, trust is hard-earned. We're all pretty good at spotting when something feels a bit 'off', but what about the quiet, positive signals that truly earn our trust?
Frontiers news
29 May 2026
Frontiers wins two awards at the 2026 EPIC Awards for pioneering work on AI in publishing and research integrity
Frontiers wins a gold award and a silver award at the 2026 EPIC Awards of the Society for Scholarly Publishing – for a landmark whitepaper on AI in research and publishing, and a digital campaign making research integrity visible.
Frontiers updates
06 May 2026
“Trusted science must be the lighthouse in the storm”
Pioneer of open data sharing in infectious disease research, Ilaria Capua reflects on how the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped public trust in science, why health systems remain vulnerable to future crises, and what must change if we are to move from reaction to prevention. Capua argues that the next five years will be decisive for connecting health, sustainability, and scientific openness.
Frontiers news
06 May 2026
Mind the detection gap: why publishing needs a multilayered defense against industrial-scale papermills
Combating papermill activity is critical to protecting the integrity of the scientific record. An effective response to papermills — and to upholding research integrity more broadly — requires a multilayered approach.
Frontiers news
22 Apr 2026
World’s leading science competition announces 25 international pioneers who can help humanity live within Earth’s boundaries
The Frontiers Planet Prize has announced 25 National Champions from leading research institutions across six continents – exceptional scientists whose research advances our understanding of our Earth system, while offering practical, scalable solutions to help keep humanity safely within the planetary boundaries.
Frontiers news
17 Apr 2026
Frontiers, NSFC Center for Science Communication and Achievement Transformation, and CEPIEC sign strategic cooperation agreement
Frontiers, the Center for Science Communication and Achievement Transformation of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), and China Educational Publications Import & Export Corporation Ltd (CEPIEC) have signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Beijing to promote the sharing of academic resources and broaden access to publicly funded research. The agreement reflects the three parties’ shared commitment to advancing a more open, transparent, and globally connected research ecosystem.
Frontiers news
13 Apr 2026
Frontiers launches unique AI practical guidance for researchers, editors, and reviewers, and calls for policy evolution
Frontiers released unique-in-publishing AI guidance covering the entire publication lifecycle – from researchers to editors and peer reviewers – moving beyond simplistic “allowed / not allowed” rules toward practical, responsible routes for AI adoption, while calling for policy to evolve in step with real-world AI use by researchers and reviewers.
Frontiers news
08 Apr 2026
Frontiers Research Foundation signs multilateral declaration at One Health Summit to advance open data sharing for healthy lives on a healthy planet
The Frontiers Research Foundation endorsed a landmark international Declaration of Intent to expedite data sharing for One Health, reinforcing its commitment to open science and interoperable, AI-ready open data management.
Frontiers news
26 Mar 2026
Frontiers’ Head of Editorial Ethics and Quality Assurance elected as a Trustee of COPE
Frontiers is proud to announce that Dr Marie Soulière, Head of Editorial Ethics and Quality Assurance, has been officially elected as a Trustee of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
Frontiers news
19 Mar 2026
Frontiers and LIBER announce Gold Sponsorship to support the vision and mission of LIBER’s Strategy
Frontiers, the leading open access publisher, and LIBER, the Association of European Research Libraries, announce a new agreement, with Frontiers joining the LIBER sponsorship program as a Gold Sponsor.
Frontiers updates
05 Mar 2026
How do you know you can trust the science you read?
It doesn’t happen by chance. Behind every article published in a Frontiers journal lies a structured, rigorous, seven-stage journey designed to safeguard integrity and protect the scientific record. At a time when scientific publishing faces growing challenges - from AI-generated and manufactured manuscripts to coordinated fraud - maintaining confidence in research has never been more important, demanding increasing vigilance at every step.
Frontiers news
12 Feb 2026
Advancing research integrity in 2025: leading with action and impact
At Frontiers, research integrity and quality sit at the heart of everything we publish. Supporting this commitment is our dedicated Research Integrity team, working behind the scenes to safeguard the scientific record at scale. In her latest blog, Elena Vicario, Director of Research Integrity, reflects on 2025 - a demanding but transformative year that reshaped how the team addresses emerging challenges, from papermills and fast-churn science to the responsible use of AI, and how this work is laying a stronger foundation for trust in high-quality science.
Frontiers updates
23 Jan 2026
News roundup from Davos Frontiers Science House Day 4 and outlook for Day 5
Frontiers Science House Day 4 underscored the urgency of turning science ambition into delivery — launching new tools to boost Europe’s competitiveness, calling for openness in research data, and exploring the disruptive potential of quantum technologies — while Day 5 turns to science diplomacy, open science, and a shared roadmap to 2035.