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This blog explores how fractional leadership roles are redefining the late-careers for executives in organisations.

Read this blog that explores how AI data centre growth is no longer driven by compute alone, but by the fundamental constraints of interconnect, memory, and power, with emerging solutions like silicon photonics and hydrogen fuel cells reshaping the infrastructure needed to scale.

Read this blog that explores how regenerative resilience can be designed through participatory Living Labs.

This blog explores the need for change across organisations in addressing age discrimination at work.

This blog explores how ageing workforces encounter the rise of remote and hybrid work, in the context of Milan.

This blog explores ways in which organisations can manage technology adoption in an age-diverse workforce.

This blog explores ways in which the aging workforce can remain engaged at work, in the context of Japan.

This blog explores the aging workforce and its relationship with organisations, in the context of Brazil.

This blog shares insights into the extending working lives (EWL) agenda and the need for a more inclusive approach to reduce inequalities.

This blog explores how algorithms increasingly shape leaders’ decisions, creating a hidden power shift that demands balancing data-driven insights with human judgment to maintain ethical and accountable leadership.

Read this blog that outlines the built environment strategies that can make a difference during times of uncertainty and crisis.

Read this blog that explores the barriers in adopting AI for automated organisational decision-making.

Read this blog that argues that in Tunisia’s public sector, successful digital transformation depends far more on transformational leadership that builds trust and engagement than on algorithms or technology alone.

Read this blog that explores why ethical considerations are central to the use of AI in recruitment and selection, showing how efficiency, fairness, and human rights must be balanced to ensure responsible and transparent hiring practices.

Read this blog that shows how effective leadership in AI-driven organisations depends on combining human-centric competencies such as collaboration, creativity, and empathy with the ability to understand, govern, and work alongside intelligent technologies.

Emerald Publishing convened leading voices to explore collaborative strategies to #DefendResearch and safeguard academic freedom at a panel in Leeds, UK on 25 September 2025.

Read this blog that summarises research on global trends in disruptive technological change and examines their policy and social implications for education, presenting a framework to guide systems with foresight, ethics, and resilience.

Read this blog that explores how innovation becomes a driver for real change in universities once measured.

When we introduced ourselves earlier this year, Emerald’s Open Lab committed to sharing our insights with the wider community. After all, many of us are joined in the goal of achieving sustainable and equitable open access (OA) all while serving the needs of diverse communities and stakeholders.

Read this blog as Prof Dragan Savic explores why water industry professionals must balance cost, resilience & uncertainty to avoid costly mistakes.

Read this blog as Roberto Pantoja Porro, Zili Li and John O’Donovan examine infrastructure design in an age of uncertainty.

Read this blog that responds to the mission question from a European context.

Read this blog as Prof Bryan T Adey, Dr Claudio Martani and Dr Jürgen Hackl discuss the challenges around water supply resilience, reflecting on their latest research project.

Professor Chimay Anumba sets the scene for the mission, exploring the question at its heart: how can we plan for a future we can’t predict?

Read this blog that addresses our key question based on reflections on fairness through the lens of the SDGs.

Read this blog that explores whether billionaires should exist, with insights from Tawana Kupe.

Read this blog that explores the question of 'Should billionaires exist?' from multiple angles informed by degrowth scholarship.

Read this blog that explores the characteristics of the wealthiest 1% in the USA, and their potential role in shaping a more sustainable society.

Read this blog that reflects on the issue of billionaires through the lens of diversity, societal and individual value dilemmas.

Read this blog that explores whether billionaires should exist from the perspective of Shresta Rai.

Read this blog that explores the link between South Africa’s wealth gaps and the widespread effect of political lobbying from billionaires.

Read this blog about the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders.

Read this blog to learn more about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) within healthcare education.

Read this blog as Rosabelle Mederick shares her reflections and insights as to whether billionaires should exist.

Read this blog as Amina Umuhoza explores the role billionaires can play with leading the way towards achieving a fairer society.

Read this blog to explore Makhala Henson’s reflection on “Should billionaires exist?”.

Read this blog that explores whether billionaires should exist, from the reflections of Chipo Mataka.

Read this blog that shares insights into addressing our key question, from the reflections of Twaambo Mudenda.

Read this blog that explores Elon Musk’s SpaceX and the consequences this has for the people, plants, and wildlife of Laguna Madre.

Read this blog that delves into the research of Dr. Berch Berberoglu which explores the widening gap of wealth and incoming inequality in the United States.

Read this blog that explores the relationship between billionaires and their contributions towards climate change.

Making research Open Access (OA) is one major step in the process, but how do we know if OA research is having its intended impact? Ann Campbell and Katie Davison share the results of their investigations and some lessons for the future of OA.

Read this blog that explores whether billionaires and institutions can coexist to create positive change and therefore working towards achieving a fairer society.

Read this keynote blog as Goal Advisor Professor Wendy M. Purcell shares her insights towards addressing our critical question of, “Should billionaires exist?”, to achieve a fairer society.

Read this blog that shares further insights into our key question and explores the impact of billionaires within the context of Zimbabwe.

Read this blog that explores the importance of raising eco-billionaires in Africa through green leadership, and how this can be done with reference to the 5Ps framework.

Our Open Lab, established to explore alternative models for open access (OA), has been running for seven months and we have been immersing ourselves in the OA discourse. Truthfully, it feels like the conversation is reaching an impasse. Find out more in this blog.

Read this blog to learn more about the good governance of AI in education.

In this blog, Lisa Walter and Matt Long discuss the symbolic politics of terrorist-related police fatalities.

In this blog, Lisa Walter and Matt Long discuss the symbolic politics of terrorist-related police fatalities.

In this blog, Lisa Schiff and Alice Meadows, two of the organisers of the Declaration to #DefendResearch, discuss their work and what individuals and organisations can do to support these efforts.

Read this blog to learn more about the need for food sovereignty, resistance and workaround strategies within rural food access spaces to greater empower local communities.

Food production systems face unprecedented environmental challenges. These systems generate significant negative impacts on air, soil, water, and biodiversity, establishing themselves as one of the human activities with the most significant environmental impact.

In December 2024, we launched The Open Lab, a dedicated Incubator unit, to explore the key questions about incentivising open access (OA), enhancing research accessibility, creating better value, the future of paid access, ensuring equity, real-world impact and creating a collectively sustainable ecosystem.

Dive into our top 10 award-winning journals. Each peer-reviewed article addresses pressing issues such as public health, urban resilience and safety, and environmental sustainability.

Explore recent insights from Emerald’s extensive Business Management and Strategy collection. Our selection features a broad array of themes and is sourced from long-established and expansive journals such as Management Decision as well as more specialised titles like the International Journal of Wine Business Research.

In this interview, Dr. Lindsey Devers Basileo and Dr. Merewyn E. Lyons discuss their research, what led them to submit to Quality Education for All and the benefits of publishing open access.

In this interview, Dr Dwi Mariyono talks about his research, what led him to submit to Quality Education for All and the benefits of publishing open access.

Dive into our top 10 civil and environmental engineering and materials science key articles. Each peer-reviewed article addresses pressing issues such as public health, urban resilience and safety, and environmental sustainability.

Like every independent publisher we strive to meet the needs of multiple stakeholders seeking to both consume and publish academic research content whilst also ensuring the models which provision these are viable and sustainable for our business. Therefore, we’ve recently launched our Open Lab as a dedicated Incubator unit. Find out more in this blog.

Just over two years ago, Stuart C. Billingham, Professor of Lifelong Learning, wrote a short blog entitled "What on earth is lifelong learning". Here, he revisits this topic and discusses the essence of lifelong learning.

Read this blog by Professor Andy Hargreaves as he shares seven principles of sustainability that leaders can apply in organisations to create positive benefits for others now and in the future.

Dr Vasiliki Kioupi considers systemic thinking about sustainability competences in higher education.

In this blog, the authors focus on amplifying and empowering the voices of Global South researchers.

In this blog, the authors focus on how technology and education can empower global citizens for a sustainable future through education.

Despite the progress of recent years, there’s no denying open access (OA) remains a sector challenge, and one that publishers continue to wrestle with. The environment is complex and currently there’s no single model that provides sustainable open access in a way that is equitable for all stakeholders.

From transformative agreements (TAs) to green, gold and diamond models, there’s a need to offer a diversity of publishing models and publishers to ensure an equitable landscape for all stakeholders.

All too often academic publishers are painted with the same brush, but there are numerous differences between organisations, not least when it comes to purpose and publishing practices.

Michael A Salvato, Managing Partner of InfraRe Partners, LLC, envisions a future where digital technology transforms infrastructure into adaptive, intelligent systems. This advancement requires visionary leadership and a shift in how we value and invest in infrastructure.

Professor Ravi Shankar Srinivasan, Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Initiatives, University of Florida, introduces our Smart Cities and Ageing Infrastructure mission by exploring the transformative potential of smart cities. He illustrates how advanced technologies like the Internet of Things and Digital Twins can help manage both new and ageing infrastructure, improving urban sustainability and resilience.

Eric Sandelands, Director at Ingenium Training and Consulting, explores how well curated urban and rural development can generate significant social value, enhancing community well-being and resilience.

With natural disasters on the rise, resilient and sustainable infrastructure is more crucial than ever. Dr Haoyu Huang of Newcastle University and Prof Wen-Shao Chang of the University of Lincoln introduce cutting-edge methods to strengthen timber structures. Their pioneering research not only aims to safeguard historic buildings but also sets the stage for innovative, eco-friendly construction practices.

Anna Rose Wehren from Loughborough University, UK, discusses coercive control in LGBTQ+ intimate relationships.

With Peer Review Week upon us once again, we embrace the chance to look more closely at what peer review looks like at Emerald Publishing.

At Emerald Publishing, peer reviewing is crucial in maintaining the integrity of the research we publish. So, we sat down with Emerald’s Head of Research Integrity, Laura Etchells, to discuss the current state of play, the challenges ahead and what we’re putting in place to help shape the future role of peer review.

In this blog, Eric Sandelands outlines the elements of a proactive strategy for ways in which universities can create social value in communities.

Manuel Lira showcases how space technology, such as SpaceX's Starlink, enhances quality of life by improving education and healthcare access, while emphasising the need for sustainable policies and responsible stewardship to ensure a fairer future.

Ahlam Ahmed H. Alshehri, PhD candidate at Western Sydney University in Australia, highlights how Saudi Vision 2030 enhances quality of life for women and people with disabilities through inclusive policies and social reforms. By promoting equality and improving access to resources, Vision 2030 aims to create a more equitable society for all.

Discover how Dr. Zehorit Dadon-Golan of Hemdat College and Bar Ilan University, Israel, shows that education is essential for improving quality of life and combating hate, by fostering love, peace, and respect to build a fairer society.

Dr. Saut Sagala et al. advocate for better urban planning and inclusive services, contrasting Jakarta's challenges with Vienna's successes to highlight the need for sustainability and liveability.

How can quality of life be enhanced by entrepreneurship? Benjamin Anabaraonye, from the University of Nigeria, explores this through the ‘5 C's’ – creativity, connectivity, consistency, clarity, and credibility – highlighting how these traits drive innovation and foster a fairer society.

Here, we explore what quality of life brings to our consideration of a fairer society. How might our thinking change, our priorities adapt, and our attention be guided to what really matters in creating a world that takes everyone forward when we adopt quality of life as our lens?

Dr Matt Long and Dr Amy Cortvriend discuss the instantaneous nature of social media which creates 'accidental heroes', and outline three narratives around 'Pat', a 71 year old 'accidental hero' from the recent far-right riots and anti-racist (counter) protests.

In this blog, Tanya Allport, Whakauae Research discusses the ongoing legacy of Māori, racism and higher education In New Zealand.

Author Eleanor Manhong Li looks into the reasons behind the underreported rape rates in China.

Discover how civil engineering intersects with the United Nations' (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with our carefully curated publisher's pick of key articles.

In this blog, Mike O’Dea, University of York and Xianghan O’Dea, Kings College London discuss the impact of Generative AI (GenAI) on education.

In his blog, Mr. Adrian LAM Man-Ho discusses learning and teaching of policy-making in a social science class

Setting the scene on circular construction is expert Dr Patricia Kio, an Assistant Professor at the Engineering Technology Department, Fitchburg State University. Dr Kio brings clarity to circular construction, highlighting the opportunities and concerns around the subject, as well as the research questions that must be addressed.

TU Delft researchers, Mohammad Hamida, Hilde Remøy and Vincent Gruis, reflect on the circular building adaptability concept and their ongoing contribution to research, education and society.

Abdulkabir Opeyemi Bello, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria, and Dr Ayaz Ahmad Khan, University of South Australia, examine the gradual shift to modular construction systems and the challenges that remain.

Dr Mohamed Abadi, University of Manchester, and Dr David R Moore, Robert Gordon University, bring together their expertise in different areas to address circularity in construction.

Adopting a holistic approach while incorporating principles of behavioural economics into public health initiatives, and into food and healthcare systems can enhance the effectiveness of interventions aimed at empowering citizens to make better choices and lead healthier lives.

World Social Work Day is observed every year on March 19th to raise awareness about the importance of social work and to celebrate the invaluable contributions of the social work profession. Find out more in this blog.

Health citizens play a vital role in improving the quality of life for people who use health and social care services. The concept has gained momentum over the last decade as the acceptance of health and social care research and education has increased. Find out more in this blog.

During childhood, any exposure to abuse or maltreatment acts as a serious stressor that leads to cognitive impairments and deficits. Here, Srishti Sharma highlights the role of health citizenship in improving health outcomes for childhood trauma and violence.

In their blog, Jennifer Thannhauser and Andrew Szeto discuss four strategies for engaging students as co-researchers and collaborators to address the evolving mental health needs of students.

Suicide is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and annually, it affects 700,000 people – the person’s family, friends and community. In the midst of this disastrous challenge, digital health technologies have emerged as one of the solutions for suicide prevention. Find out more in this blog.

Many in the mental health space believe in the transformative power of lived experience. In this blog, Mark Loughhead discusses lived experience leadership in the context of health citizenship.

The Rugare Medical Centre initiative underscores the importance of fostering a sense of health citizenship and social accountability in health professional education and medical schools. Find out more in this blog.

Prof. Guilherme F. Frederico discusses the importance of supply chains for operations continuity of several industry sectors.

A team of researchers at The University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago, are on a quest for an unrivalled ‘how-to-guide’ on building coastal resilience in Caribbean Small Island Developing States. Deborah Villarroel-Lamb, Simone Ganpat, Andrew Williams and Fadia Aziz, discuss their journey so far.

Janos Korn, retired from the Department of Design Engineering and Mathematics, Middlesex University, London, considers the role of digital technology in contributing to a more sustainable future by examining the intricate interplay between users, suppliers and storage.

Benjamin Ramster, journals commissioning editor of ICE Publishing, highlights 10 of the most downloaded articles of 2023.

Dr Alex Blower discusses taking action to support working-class boys in education.

Jessica Whitfield, Ulster University, Belfast, discusses how volunteering with large scale arts programmes can be a tool for empowerment.

Kunio Shirahada, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, and Alan Wilson, University of Strathclyde discuss if activities are effective in enhancing the well-being of seniors.

George Wright, The Big Life Group, discusses the power of volunteerism.

Adeniyi Toyin Funmilayo, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, discusses volunteering to combat plastic pollution in your community.

Professor Wendy M. Purcell discusses volunteering as a central to achieving a fairer society.

In this blog, Dr. Ian Cunningham discusses the creation of the Self Managed Learning College, which caters to young people ages 9 to 16.

Dr Joyce Pittman highlights the impacts of the research, including the launch of a five-year research study on developing teachers' global teaching competency skills.

Dr Qiuchen Lu, Associate Professor, at The Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction, University College London, reflects on the impact of her research into the adoption of digital twins for operation and maintenance, including its implementation in two different projects in China.

Professor Ana Maria Gomez-Trujillo, CEIPA Business School, Colombia, and Professor Maria Alejandra Gonzalez-Perez, Universidad EAFIT, Colombia, explore the relationship between digital technologies and sustainability.

Adam Robinson FICE, Environment Agency, calls on industry to adopt United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) standards to help inform infrastructure planning and delivery.

Goal Advisor, Professor Chimay J Anumba, discusses the growing shift towards creating structures and infrastructure that are not just sustainable, but also resilient and smart.

Dr Erika Pärn, Senior Research Associate at the University of Cambridge, highlights the impacts of the research, including the launch of a whitepaper on managing digital risk.

Dr Alexander Hay, Adjunct Professor at the Centre for Resilience of Critical Infrastructure, University of Toronto, Canada, explores the key role that infrastructure engineers play in shaping a world that is more resilient and sustainable.

Professor Ana Maria Gomez-Trujillo, CEIPA Business School, Colombia, and Professor Maria Alejandra Gonzalez-Perez, Universidad EAFIT, Colombia, explore the relationship between digital technologies and sustainability.

In their blog, Emma Richardson, Laura Jenkins & Dominic Willmott discuss the presence of 'rape myths' in jury deliberation, and achieving justice for complainants of rape and serious sexual offences.

Grant Walton examines corruption from a global stand point, arguing that in order to fight corruption, we have to look beyond the boundaries of states and nations.

Adam Graycar, Professor of Public Policy at the University of Adelaide, looks back at his extensive work on corruption and public policy, and analyses the driving forces behind corruption and the anti-corruption methods of today.

Find out everything you need to know about the subject of corruption, what the current research covers, and the areas we'd love to see more research from in the future, in this introduction from our goal advisor Dr. Richard Oloruntoba.

Michael Pomante, Assistant Professor of political science at Jacksonville University, reflects on his book Scandal and Corruption in Congress and what has happened since the book published in 2022. Have things changed for the better? Or are things worse than ever?

Alexandra Hartwig, Masters graduate of Philosophy in Development Studies at the University of Cambridge, looks back at her article, Evaluating the cost of anti-corruption in political and economic terms: a case study approach, to see how Namibia's largest corruption scandal has evolved.

Stijn Kuipers, Diplomat in Training at the Clingendael Institute, and graduate of the Department of Politics and International Studies at the University of Cambridge, looks at the effects of corruption on the economic growth of developing countries.

Dr Denise A Miller, University of Greenwich, Institute for Lifecourse Development, discusses a critical and intersectional approach to race, higher education and special educational needs and disabilities.

Jessica Sprague-Jones and Jacqueline Counts share a central feature of their success at the Center for Public Partnerships and Research, University of Kansas: valuing and developing multiple “Plan Bs.”

Authors: Jessica Sprague-Jones, Jacqueline Counts discuss The Researcher-Policymaker Partnership.

Jessica Sprague-Jones and Jacqueline Counts discuss the researcher-policymaker partnership.

Authors: Jessica Sprague-Jones, Jacqueline Counts discusses what they don’t teach you in school about working with policy makers.

Mr. Adrian LAM Man-Ho discusses a sustainable world through holistic learning and teaching experiences.

Professor Wendy M. Purcell discusses liveable cities over the next 30-years and how this will determine the well-being of the world.

Marco Reggiani discusses how there have been challenges and setbacks towards sustainable urban regeneration.

Tom Coupe discusses housing affordability and how it is a global problem within a local context.

Felix Kwabena Donkor discusses climate change and extreme events in contemporary society.

Dr Taha Chaiechi discusses how a multi-collaborative governance approach is critical in creating an age-friendly and inclusive environment for the ageing population.

In his blog, James Kahan presents his definition of trust, outlines the importance of trust in his recent research on knowledge creation and bounce casting, and in his volunteer efforts within his community.

Opinion piece authored by Terri Kim, discussing restructuring universities, EDI and conformity: a view from comparative distance.

Mr. Adrian LAM Man-Ho discusses facilitating undergraduate research methods among Political Science Students.

Fevzi Okumus, Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management and co-founding Editor of the Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Insights, reveals the steps editors can take to create a culture of diversity.

Early years educators are vital professionals for quality education and care for all children, yet they are the worst-paid workforce due to under funding.

Huili Si (Stella) is a doctoral researcher at The Manchester Institute of Education. Stella’s research directly addresses the themes of the collaborative project between Emerald Publishing and the BELMAS ICE RIG: developing transnational collaborations to promote knowledge exchange between higher-education leaders and systems. In this post, Stephen Rayner interviews Stella about her research.

Self-compassion it not a new concept; it has been embedded in Buddhist philosophy and meditation and practiced for over 2500 years. However, during the last two decades there has been pioneering work undertaken that demonstrates having the ability to give yourself self-compassion can reduce levels of anxiety, stress and depression. Find out more in this blog.

When we think about ‘healthier lives’, several things come to mind: physical activity, good mental health, a nutritious diet, getting plenty of sleep. Find out more in this blog.

Peter Wolstencroft, Elizabeth Whitfield, Track Dinning discuss the French education system and how it is based around a number of key principles.

Find out everything you need to know about the subject of trust, what the current research covers, and the areas we'd love to see more research from in the future, in this introduction from our goal advisor Dr. Richard Oloruntoba.

In times of crises, such as with COVID-19, leaders must clearly communicate what is expected of their employees, by focusing on task orientation.

This piece by Professor Veronica Hope Hailey, Katie Jacobs, and Joe Carter asks a simple question: has the impact of the COVID pandemic from 2020 – 2022 changed the nature of Responsible Leadership?

Professor Sabihah Moola discusses health communication, health promotion and its effect on behaviour change.

Marie Norman and Colleen Mayowski discuss the covid pandemic and how it has taught us the importance of creative, savvy, responsive leaders in the health sciences.

Dr Andrée Marie López-Fernández, business professor and researcher at the Universidad Panamericana discusses the various advantages to using Expert Briefings within their teaching and research.

Author James Woodall, Leeds Beckett University, discusses how lifestyle drift is killing health promotion.

Professor Alison Pilnick, University of Nottingham, discusses patient-centred care.

Professor Harm-Jan Steenhuis shares some insights from an editor's perspective on how to make it through the peer-review process.

In his blog, Mr. Adrian LAM Man-Ho discusses how it is crucial to explore how SDGs could be embedded into the university curriculum.

Mr Aloka Karunasingha and Professor Nalin Abeysekera ask how social media marketing strategies use the concept of trust to influence consumers’ online behaviour.

In their blog, Andy Hodder and Michael Gold discuss the work of Alan Fox and the influence it has on both the teaching and research of British industrial (or employment) relations.

Bettina Lange, Radboud University Nijmegen, Netherlands / Nottingham, UK discusses how philosophy and transport don’t go together – or do they? Philosophy analyses assumptions and helps us rethink them.

Dr Soma Arora discusses the changing dynamics of higher education.