Insights Xchange: Conversations Shaping Academic Research Cactus Communications (CACTUS)

In this episode of Insights Xchange, Dr. Harsh Jegadeesan, Chief Publishing Officer and Member of the Management Board at Springer Nature Group, discusses with Nikesh Gosalia the evolving landscape of the academic publishing industry, the various disruptions taking place within it, and the ocean of opportunities in digital publication. Dr. Jegadeesan underscores the delicate balance between tradition and innovation, stressing the importance of embracing the latter to cater to the needs of the...

Meagan Phelan, Communications Director, Science Family Journals, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) joins Nikesh Gosalia for an insightful discussion about the myriad challenges in science communication. They explore the balance between media coverage and scientific accuracy, the role of alternate formats in simplifying complex ideas, and the importance of building public trust in the face of rising fraudulent practices. Meagan discusses strategies to improve com...

In this episode, Nikesh Gosalia engages in conversation with Heather Staines, Director of Community Engagement and Senior Consultant at Delta Think and a veteran in scholarly communications and academic publishing. They discuss the evolving role of technology in academics, the importance of diversity in academic content, and the challenges and opportunities in the open access space. Heather emphasises the need for supporting nonprofit initiatives and open infrastructure projects, ensuring the...

In this episode, Nikesh Gosalia interviews Times Higher Education's (THE) Chief Knowledge Officer Phil Baty to talk about the importance of transparency in ranking systems, key trends in university rankings, and the consultancy services offered by THE to help universities improve their reputation. They also discuss the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on higher education, including the incorporation of remote learning and AI in education, and the global levelling up of university ran...

For journals, the shift to open access can feel like venturing into the great unknown, but is there a way to make this process easier? In this episode, Nikesh Gosalia speaks with Robyn Mugridge about the adoption of open access practices. Robyn debunks some common myths surrounding open access, talks about how paywalls could hold back scientific progress, and suggests what commercial publishers can do if researchers can’t afford the APCs. Robyn also shares her predictions for the future of ac...

This episode features Nikesh Gosalia in captivating conversation with Dr. Leslie McIntosh, Vice President of Research Integrity at Digital Science and Founder of Ripeta, a software and services company with a mission to enhance the transparency, reproducibility, and quality of scientific research. Together, they delve into the dynamic intersection of artificial intelligence and research integrity.Dr. McIntosh discusses how as AI evolves, distinguishing genuine discoveries from synthetic data ...