Publishing & Scholarly Communication

Independent expertise for publishers managing change

Scholarly publishing is changing rapidly, with new business models, open access requirements and new technologies.

We help publishers, university presses, societies and platforms understand their market and make informed strategic decisions.

Market sizing, competitor analysis and insight into the needs of authors, readers and institutions.

Analysis and modelling of open access and alternative business models.

Surveys and interviews with authors, librarians and other key audiences.

Reviews of policies and processes that protect the integrity of the scholarly record.

Sector specialists. Our consultants have worked in and alongside universities, funders, societies and publishers.
Independent and evidence-led. Our recommendations are grounded in data and in what we hear from your stakeholders.
Practical results. We focus on recommendations that can actually be implemented, with clear next steps.
International perspective. We bring experience from the United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, Malta, Greece, across Europe and beyond.

Our team combines experience in higher education, research management, policy and publishing. Meet the team →

Tell us about your challenge. We will listen, ask the right questions and suggest a practical way forward.