Breaking into publishing webinar: demystifying the scientific publishing industry with IOP Publishing & Creative Access

Closing date to sign up: Tuesday 18th November 2025, 5pm

Event date & time: Wednesday 19th November 2025, 1–2pm (via Zoom)

Curious about scientific publishing but not sure where to start?

Did you know scientific publishing isn’t just about journals?

It’s a dynamic, global industry at the heart of sharing discoveries with the world. From editing and peer review to author engagement and open science, there are many exciting career paths where your skills can make an impact.

Creative Access is teaming up with leading scientific publisher IOP Publishing to host a free webinar, where our panel will demystify the world of scientific publishing and share insider tips on how to build a career in the industry. IOP Publishing is committed to advancing knowledge through high-quality journals and digital content.

Join us to hear from professionals at various stages of their publishing careers as they share their journeys, from what a typical day looks like to practical advice for breaking into the industry. You’ll learn what publishing really involves, the different routes in, and how to make your applications stand out.

This event is perfect for:

• Anyone considering publishing as a career path

• Researchers curious about careers beyond academia

• Science communicators and aspiring editors

Meet the panel:

• Shalini Menon – associate editor, IOP Publishing
• Alex Toporkov – research integrity officer, IOP Publishing
• Rob Freeman – associate editor, IOP Publishing
• Aswathy Girjia – subject commissioning editor, IOP Publishing

In this session, you’ll discover:

• What scientific publishing is and why it's important
• The many career opportunities within publishing (and how to find the right fit for you, whether you’re switching careers or just starting out)

• Top tips and advice from publishing professionals who’ve made the leap themselves

• The skills and experiences that will help your application stand out

• How IOP Publishing supports the global scientific community

This is the ideal event for anyone looking to explore publishing, gain insider knowledge, and feel confident about taking their first step into the industry.

About IOP Publishing

IOP Publishing is a leading scientific publisher committed to advancing knowledge through high-quality journals and digital content. Working at IOPP means being part of a global community of scientists and editors who make research accessible, impactful, and visible to the world.

We welcome and encourage attendees who are under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds, or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people, people with the characteristic of gender reassignment, individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.