Getting Published in the Royal Society Journals: An Introduction

The Royal Society is the UK’s academy of the sciences and has been publishing scientific articles for over 360 years. To this day, it publishes internationally leading journals across the breadths of science, engineering, mathematics, and interdisciplinary research. In this talk, learn more about the Royal Society and its journals, including how it supports authors and the exciting work it publishes from researchers worldwide. The speaker will also provide information on the Royal Society’s publishing policies and practices, how the publisher works with and supports the scientific community, and opportunities to get involved with the journals.

The talk will be moderated by Dr. Kathy Leung, Associate Professor in the Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA).

About the Speaker:

Following a PhD in cell biology from the University of St Andrews, Sophie Ferguson has worked in various roles in academic publishing since 2018. She joined the Royal Society in 2023 in the role of Author Engagement Officer, working across all their journals to continuously improve author experience, raise the profile of the journals and support the visibility of author papers. 

Note: Photos will be taken during the talk. By attending or participating in this event, you are giving your consent to be photographed and you are waiving any and all claims regarding the use of your image by the University. The talk will NOT be recorded. Slides will be shared after the event.