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Springer Nature @springernature.com · 16/07/2026

Springer Nature has launched Nature Books, a new imprint that gives authors the opportunity to publish long-form work under one of the world's most trusted and recognised scientific brands for the first time. Learn more: group.springernature.com/gp/group/med... @natureportfolio.nature.com

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Marion Duval @marionduval.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

We’re launching a new book series! The 'Science Studies Meets Science Communication' series aims to forge a sustained dialogue between the fields of science communication and STS. Read series editor Fabien Medvecky’s post to learn more: go.nature.com/4s8Snrc @hss.springernature.com #STS #SciCom

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Why transdisciplinary dialogue matters: introducing the "Science Studies Meets Science Communication" book series

For decades, two intellectual communities have existed in parallel, only occasionally brushing shoulders: Science and Technology Studies (STS) and science communication. But both are deeply invested i...

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Springer Nature @springernature.com · 12/12/2025

Join Senior Editor of Nature Briefing, Flora Graham and Nigel Topping, Chair of the UK Climate Change Committee in this special episode of in Conversation, marking ten years since the signing of the Paris Agreement. Watch the full video here: youtu.be/1QB4T0gW-FQ @thecccuk.bsky.social @nature.com

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Rachael Ballard @rachaelballard.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Looking to advance interdisciplinary research in the social sciences? Palgrave has the book series for you! 📢 Call for Proposals: Advancing Methods for Interdisciplinarity in the Social Sciences Find out more here: go.nature.com/43RYQgU #SocialScience #InterdisciplinaryResearch #Palgrave

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Call for Proposals: Advancing Methods for Interdisciplinarity in the Social Sciences

Submit your book idea to contribute to Palgrave Macmillan's new book series and advance interdisciplinary research.

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Clelia Petracca @cpetracca.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

"How to Maximise Research Impact Through Book Publishing". 10 ways that @hss.springernature.com book editors can support authors to maximise #ResearchImpact, including across disciplines. ➡️ tinyurl.com/593x8sv9 #booksky @marionduval.bsky.social @evelienbakker.bsky.social @rachaelballard.bsky.social

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Springer Nature @springernature.com · 29/10/2025

As cities grow, how can we build more sustainable, resilient communities? Ahead of World Cities Day, explore key research at Springer Nature’s SDG 11 hub and learn how to publish your work: spklr.io/63324Bylng

A Springer Nature ad for SDG 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities. The ad encourages working with a publisher invested in the UN SDGs. It features a view of a tree against buildings and sky.

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Marion Duval @marionduval.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

#NewBook! "The Drowned: Elements of Loss and Repair" by Elaine Stratford is a powerful exploration of deaths by drowning across time and place, and in our climate-changed futures. It's an absolute pleasure to see it published in our new #Palgrave Series in Elemental Thinking! tinyurl.com/47a7rt4e

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Springer Nature @springernature.com · 20/10/2025

Research that drives change🌍 Explore open access books delivering real impact on the #SDGs. Be part of progress. Submit your book idea. spklr.io/63326BKx86 #OpenAccess #SDGResearch #OAWeek #GlobalImpact

Springer Nature SDG Programme supporting sustainable development goals, promotes open access books. The visual includes a colorful SDG wheel, line drawings of cityscapes, nature, and hands cradling the earth.

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Clelia Petracca @cpetracca.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

How can research make a meaningful contribution towards the Sustainable Development Goals? Read this new blog on the #SDG book series and the impact of #OpenAccessBooks, by @rachaelballard.bsky.social and Zachary Romano ➡️ tinyurl.com/45fxvyd4 @hss.springernature.com @springernature.com

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Rachael Ballard @rachaelballard.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Taken time out this week to explore the Rondane National Park in Norway on horseback. Beautiful landscapes with a fab group of women!

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Marion Duval @marionduval.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

This is the first book published in Palgrave's new interdisciplinary research methods book series! It's been such an interesting year developing this new series with @cpetracca.bsky.social & @rebeccalongtin.bsky.social - visit the series page for more info: link.springer.com/series/59987

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Springer Nature @springernature.com · 24/07/2025

This year’s Science for a Sustainable Future focused on the question What is needed to make the SDGs happen by 2030? Read our The Source blog to find out more about the value of a strong connection between science, research & policy, and the importance of data: spklr.io/63327BEd45

"Aerial view of a coastline with clear blue water, white waves crashing onto the shore, and a dense green forest near the beach. Overlaid is a dark blue transparent box with white text: 'The Source. Science for a Sustainable Future: The value of a strong connection between science, research and policy.' 'SPRINGER NATURE' appears in white text in the bottom right corner."

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Rachael Ballard @rachaelballard.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Palgrave authors Alicia Phillips and Laura Kaschny discuss a newly developed Toolkit to achieve the #JustTransition using the Energy Justice Framework in this new #socialsciencematters blog post. www.palgrave.com/gp/blogs/soc... ‪ @hss.springernature.com ‬

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Harnessing Energy Justice as a Toolkit for Just Transition Policy

Championing original and authoritative research

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Marion Duval @marionduval.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

‼️New Book‼️Finally a diverse, international and postcolonial perspective on planning histories... link.springer.com/book/10.1007... An essential resource for lecturers, students and researchers in #urbanplanning, #architecture and #urbanstudies! @hss.springernature.com

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Rachael Ballard @rachaelballard.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

So lovely to spend time with some of the Transdisciplinary Social Science team in the London office this week! @hss.springernature.com #team #transdisciplinarysocialscience #socialscience #teambuilding #collaboration

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Rachael Ballard @rachaelballard.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

***New Book*** A fantastic new #interdisciplinary #textbook from Palgrave! An accessible intro to theories of ‘spatially integrated decision support systems’ and a great resource for students taking relevant courses in the environment. link.springer.com/book/10.1007... @hss.springernature.com

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Springer Nature @springernature.com · 29/06/2025

📚 Explore 60+ impactful books published over the 10 years since the UN #SDGs were introduced. Join a global community of changemakers—share your book idea today! spklr.io/63322B89lk #KnowledgeForChange #AcademicPublishing #GlobalGoals 📚💙#BookSky

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Rachael Ballard @rachaelballard.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

An excellent first day at #STSItalia in Milan! It's been great to connect with so many of the STS community here at the conference. A little bit warmer than we're used to in the UK!!

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Rachael Ballard @rachaelballard.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

📢New Book Alert 📢 Congratulations to Robert Brinkmann and Chi Wityi Oo for the publication of this important new Palgrave Handbook that explores some of the most pressing issues within environmental sustainability through a range of global case studies. link.springer.com/book/10.1007...

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Rachael Ballard @rachaelballard.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Final day here in Detroit and at #AAG2025 The exhibits hall is open until 12:30pm so you still have time to drop by the Palgrave stand and pick up a book or discuss those writing plans you’ve been thinking about 😃

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Rachael Ballard @rachaelballard.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

We are all set for #AAG2025 Come and visit the Palgrave stand if you’re here in Detroit. We’re always very happy to chat about all things books 📚

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Rachael Ballard @rachaelballard.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

Detroit views not too shabby. Arrived for #AAG2025 as planned despite Heathrow chaos!

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Rachael Ballard @rachaelballard.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Last day of January and a little lunchtime sunshine very much appreciated....

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Rachael Ballard @rachaelballard.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

*New Book Series* - Advancing Methods for Interdisciplinarity in the Social Sciences from Palgrave. Call for authors from researchers and practitioners across the social sciences and beyond! Do get in touch if this looks like a good platform for your work.

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Rachael Ballard @rachaelballard.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Running on the South Downs in the rare winter sunshine has kept me going in the longest January EVER!!

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