5 February 2026
Tom Morley, Research Culture and Open Monographs Lead, University of Lancaster
The latest “Knowing Me Knowing UKSG” podcast is a conversation with winners of the UKSG 2025 Conference bursary. In each of these new episodes, we will be hearing about their experiences at the 2025 conference, how attending has impacted their career, and tips for those interested in applying for this year conference sponsored places.
UKSG is offering ten free places to attend the UKSG Annual Conference and Exhibition in Glasgow, United Kingdom 30 March-1 April 2026. We welcome applications from students and early career professionals, people who haven’t had an opportunity to attend the conference before and people who can bring a voice or perspective that is underrepresented within our sector. Our thanks to Jove for sponsoring a place for an early career librarian.
UKSG Annual Conference is a key meeting, benefits of attending include: learning about the newest developments in scholarly communications from librarians, publishers and intermediaries. discovering some of the latest products and services available to information professionals networking and sharing experiences with colleagues from the global scholarly communications sector and participating in social events, from the “Newcomers Reception” to the Conference Dinner.
These awards cover the cost of attendance at the conference, including all meals, entertainment and accommodation.
You can listen to the new podcast episodes here.
To explore the conference programme and other details of the event, please go to https://www.uksg.org/events/conference26/
Knowing me, Knowing UKSG: scholarly comms journeys is a podcast series for the scholarly communications sector.
In each episode we will be having an informal conversation with someone inspiring from the knowledge community and ask them to tell us about their career journey and what has motivated them along the way. Career paths are often ‘squiggly’ and can include detours and pitstops. Our guests will share their personal stories and shine a light on how varied the sector is and how there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to managing your career. The podcast will also explore common issues such as imposter syndrome and share advice on how to maximise opportunities when they are presented.
This podcast series is a platform where professionals can share their unique stories, experiences, and reflections, creating a dialogue that will inspire and inform the next generation of leaders in our sector. It’s for those who want to expand their knowledge, be inspired by the journeys of others, and gain insights that will help them in their own careers. Whether you are just starting out in the sector or are a seasoned professional, this podcast series is for you.
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