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Emerald Publishing acquired by Wiley

Wiley (NYSE: WLY), a global leader in authoritative content and research intelligence, today announced it has acquired Emerald Publishing Limited (“Emerald”) from Cambridge Information Group (CIG). The acquisition expands Wiley’s journal portfolio to approximately 2,500 titles and establishes it as a leader in the social sciences — particularly economics, business, and finance.

Research that makes a difference

We publish mission led social science research that tackles key societal challenges aligned with the UN SDGs. In doing so we work with academics who collaborate across disciplines & countries, and with industry and government, to publish research that influences thinking, changes policies, and positively makes a difference to lives beyond the walls of academia.

Our goals

Bridging the age gap: What does the future hold for ageing workforces?

View our free to access research, author insights and more from our Healthier Lives mission campaign that explores the challenges experienced by an ageing workforce, and the need for organisations to create inclusive cultures where age diversity is valued and empowers colleagues across the life course to thrive.

https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/bridging-age-gap-what-does-future-hold-a…

Who’s really in charge – Leaders or algorithms?

View our free to access research, author insights and more from our Responsible Management mission campaign that explores how business leaders must evolve to guide organisations through the ethical, strategic, and human complexities presented by AI to successfully navigate the future.

https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/responsible-management-whos-really-in-ch…

Education under threat: Is innovation the key to resilience?

View our free to access research, author insights and more from our Quality Education for All mission campaign that explores how innovation can serve as a powerful tool to counter emerging threats and strengthen the resilience and equity of education systems worldwide during times of uncertainty.

https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/education-under-threat-innovation-key-re…

Can we build a future we can't predict? Rethinking infrastructure in an age of deep uncertainty

View our free to access research, author insights and more from our Sustainable Structures and Infrastructures mission campaign that explores how adaptive design, resilience thinking, scenario planning, and nature-based solutions are being embraced to prepare the built environment for a future of uncertainty.

https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/our-goals/sustainable-structures-and-inf…

Tech trends in healthcare: Better care or bigger risk?

View our free to access research, author insights and more from our Healthier Lives mission campaign that explores how advances in technology are reshaping the future of healthcare, the delivery of services and the preparation of its workforce.

https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/tech-trends-healthcare-better-care-or-bi…

Responsible management: The key to zero hunger?

View our free to access research, author insights and more from our latest Responsible Management mission campaign that explores the need for sustainable and inclusive practices across our food systems in addressing the global challenge of food insecurity.

https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/responsible-management-key-zero-hunger

Should billionaires exist? Addressing unequal growth and wealth inequality

View our free to access research, author insights and more from our latest Fairer Society mission campaign that explores the impact billionaires have within society, and whether extremely wealth individuals help or hinder with addressing the challenges of unequal growth and wealth inequality.

https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/our-goals/fairer-society/should-billiona…
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Responsible publishing report

We've published our first Responsible Publishing Report, which highlights the progress we’re making toward our goals but also acknowledges how much more there is to achieve.

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Accelerating action

For International Women's Day 2025, we're accelerating action for women in leadership as well as continuing to embed equality in our approach to business, as well as our commitment to colleagues.

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Tech trends in teaching and learning

View our free to access research, author insights and more in our latest mission campaign, exploring how new technologies are shaping the future of teaching and learning in education. 

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The Open Lab

We’ve kicked off a new project called The Open Lab dedicated to exploring open access models. Its focus is on developing globally sustainable, equitable models of access and participation. Stay tuned as we’ll be sharing our findings along the way.

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Gender equality: What’s taking us so long?

Issues like poverty, education, and global health contribute to gender imbalance. But what are the root causes and how can we accelerate the activity that will have a real impact and bring us closer to global equality?

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International Literacy Day

We believe literacy is a human right. We’re committed to sharing knowledge that can spark ideas for transforming literacy spaces so that everyone, regardless of their location, has the opportunity to learn literacy skills.

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Are you in?

Now more than ever, we need research to help solve some of the greatest challenges of our times. Let's work together to make real change happen.

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Power of diverse voices

The power of diverse voices

Find out more about what we are doing to #breakthebias and address gender inequality as we strive for equal representation in all our publishing practices.

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Time for change report

Our third global academic culture survey gathered views on change during July and August 2021; more than 2,000 academics, librarians and students within Emerald’s literati community participated.

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Break the norm

Social and economic inequalities are widening due to COVID-19. To build a fairer and more equitable world we need to tackle these disparities, and bring together thinking across disciplines and sectors to solve real world challenges.

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Closing the impact gap

Discover the views of 1,500 academics on the future of research outputs in our global report. We look at how research outputs might develop in the future to advance accessibility, learning and real-world impact.

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Important note for authors: phishing scams

Emerald Publishing acquires now publishers

Global academic publisher Emerald Publishing Limited has today acquired now publishers.

Founded in 2004, now publishers is a leading source of academic content, publishing research monographs, journals and Foundations and Trends® (FnT) with strengths in the areas of Business, Economics, Computer Science and Engineering. The sale comprises over 50 books, 14 peer-reviewed journals and 28 Foundations and Trends® serials.

Emerald Publishing acquires Information Age Publishing

Emerald Publishing Limited has acquired Information Age Publishing (IAP).

Publishing academic book series, monographs and journals with particular strengths in the areas of Education, Management and Psychology, IAP expands Emerald's portfolio of high-quality academic resources, and significantly enhances Emerald's author footprint in North America.

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Emerald listed in the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2024

Emerald Publishing is recognised as one of only 50 businesses that made this year's Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality list.

Being listed in the Times Top 50 is a clear indication that an organisation is committed to gender equality in the workplace and believes it is on a continuous improvement journey, learning year-on-year, and maintaining or improving its gender equality policies and activities through good measurement and management.

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Emerald Publishing Ltd acquires ICE Publishing portfolio

Following an extensive strategic review of its business, Thomas Telford Limited (TTL), the commercial arm of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has today sold the majority of TTL’s book catalogue (excluding the NEC Guides) and all journal titles and related publishing assets to Emerald Publishing Limited. 

Important note for authors: phishing scams


We have recently become aware of several impersonating websites that are attempting to contact our authors and mimic our websites.

These fraudulent sites may look similar to ours but are not affiliated with us in any way so please take care particularly if you are being asked to provide any payment or financial details.

To ensure your safety and protect your personal information, please take the following precautions:

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Through a range of collection and access models, you can choose how you access our content.

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We have collection and access models to suit your content needs and budget. Get access for your organisation, find out about our flexible access options or buy individual print and digital books.

What we do

Emerald Publishing is one of the world's leading digital-first publishers, commissioning, curating and showcasing research that can make a real difference.

We're passionate about leading change, and align everything we do with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

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In a changing world research is a fundamental part of informing decision making and empowering real change. At Emerald we're all guided by one thing which is to find and share research which challenges, disrupts and changes the world - little by little - for the better

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How can we make editorial boards more diverse?

'The bottom line – most editorial boards, including our own, aren’t diverse enough. There aren’t necessarily any quick fixes that will make editorial boards more diverse, but we must move forward regardless and mostly through less talk and more action.'

Sally Wilson, VP Publishing at Emerald, shares the steps we are taking to break biases on editorial boards.

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Emerald Publishing recognised as an Inspiring Workplace for the third consecutive year

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Emerald Publishing launches new Responsible Publishing Report

The report details 2025 actions on academic freedom, inclusion, sustainability and widening access to knowledge.

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Celebrating Emerald’s High Usage Awards 2026

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Emerald Publishing and PRME announce collaboration to launch two new journals

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Emerald Publishing and Purdue University launch new co-branded book series

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Emerald Publishing’s ‘Making Equal’ charts a path to tackle UK inequality

‘Making Equal: New Visions for Prosperity in the UK’, unites the visions of senior figures across politics, academia and the voluntary sector to…

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Emerald Publishing partners with Cactus Communications to enable infographic purchases via ChronosHub

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Emerald’s Amy Jones recognised at the 2025 CIO 100 Awards

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