Guest editors

Guest editors play a vital role in curating high-quality contributions on a particular topic and driving the editorial review process for special issue publications.

Getting started

This module walks a new Editor through the initial steps and considerations of taking on a journal as the Editor-in-Chief.

Publishing ethics

This module gives editors an overview of the central concepts of publication ethics and point out some things to look out for when editing a journal.

Commissioning content & special issues

Both new and established journals can benefit from directly commissioned content or special issues.

Writing an effective CV

Find out which skills to showcase in your CV if you want to move from academia to industry.

Staying in touch

A crucial part of an editor’s job is regular communication with the journal's stakeholders.

Initial submission assessment

When a research manuscript first lands in your inbox, it needs to go through a number of checks verifying completeness of the submission, and ensuring that the conducted research and manuscript pre

Building and managing an editorial team

Editors lead a team of experts in the successful publication of a journal, and this course will give you more information about what is involved and how to effectively work together as a team for t

Inclusion & diversity

This module provides editors with an introduction to inclusion and diversity and its vital importance for science and society.

Getting started: Essentials for new editorial team members

This module gives new editorial board members an overview of the role, responsibilities and benefits. It’s a great place for new board members to start the Editor Essentials journey.

Job search strategies for early career researchers

Researchers at the start of their career don't often know where or how to search for jobs - academic or otherwise. This webinar takes you through key strategies