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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.
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.
Time for change report 2021
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.
Break the norm
Social and economic inequalities between and within countries 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.
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.
Introducing our 'Perspectives' series
Social sciences research can play a huge role in tackling the global socio-economic disparities that have widened because of COVID-19. But to have maximum impact, the research environment must overcome disparities of its own.
Emerald Insight
Discover and explore a world of impactful social science research
An industry-leading digital research platform – Emerald Insight seamlessly delivers high-quality, impactful journals, books, case studies, Expert Briefings and a growing collection of open access content to a global audience.
Emerald is sad to announce the passing of Dr Keith Howard OBE
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr Keith Howard OBE, Emerald’s founder and owner, who died peacefully at home at the age of 89. Throughout both his academic and publishing career, Keith was an inspirational, respected and committed leader, and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
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.
Creating impactful content
Journals, books, case studies and expert briefings
Challenging conventional thinking
We equip decision-makers to make smarter choices
Leading in social sciences
Research that brings about positive change
Open to all
New ways to make research more discoverable
Proud to be winners
Academic, Educational & Professional Publisher of the Year award 2019
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
Emerald Publishing statement on Ukraine
Emerald Publishing condemns the atrocities conducted by the Russian military in its unlawful invasion of Ukraine.
COVID-19: we're here to help
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, we’re ensuring that the physical and mental well-being of everyone we work with is our top priority. Although our physical offices have been closed for over a year now, we have remained very much open and are more determined than ever to support the communities we exist to serve.
We realise that in this uncertain time, people around the world need quick and easy access to the information we publish on Emerald Insight and opportunities to share their research. However, given the worsening situation in India, and the impact on our publishing partners, there may be some disruption to our normal publishing times. As always, the health and safety of our colleagues and partners remains paramount, and thank you for your patience during this exceptionally difficult time.
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, Emerald's Publishing Director, shares the steps we are taking to break biases on editorial boards.
Latest news
Emerald Publishing statement on Ukraine
Emerald Publishing condemns the atrocities conducted by the Russian military in its unlawful invasion of Ukraine.
3rd March 2022
Emerald celebrates winners of its annual High Usage Award 2022
Emerald Publishing has announced the top 20 global academic institutions with the highest number of downloads of its eJournal content throughout 2021…
2nd March 2022
Tony Roche, Emerald Publishing CEO, talks about future opportunities & threats in academic media
Tony Roche, Emerald Publishing CEO, speaks to InPublishing about where he sees the future of academic media going and the threats & opportunities…
21st February 2022
Emerald refreshes its commitment to advancing the research impact agenda and calls for sector wide action in its new ‘Are you in?’ campaign
Emerald Publishing has relaunched its ‘Impact Manifesto’, pledging six commitments for change that will advance ongoing debates around academic…
18th February 2022
Emerald Publishing agrees sponsorship deal with the Kühne Foundation to make humanitarian logistics research open to all
Emerald Publishing has agreed a four-year sponsorship deal with the Kühne Foundation to flip the Journal of Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain…
15th February 2022
INORMS Research Evaluation Group releases guide to SCOPE framework for responsible research evaluation
The International Network of Research Management Societies (INORMS) Research Evaluation Group (REG) has today released an 18-page guide to their…
22nd November 2021
scite signs indexing agreement with Emerald Publishing
scite, an award-winning research tool that helps researchers and students discover and understand research, has signed an indexing agreement with…
5th November 2021
Emerald acquires the Journal of Accounting Literature
Emerald is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Journal of Accounting Literature (JAL). The journal was established in 1982 at the University…
5th November 2021
Emerald removes brand association with Yorkshire County Cricket Club
Emerald has today taken the decision to remove our brand association with Yorkshire County Cricket Club and Headingley Stadium.
3rd November 2021
Emerald is sad to announce the passing of Professor Mohamed Zairi
Professor Mohamed Zairi was one of Emerald’s first Editors in Chief, and we have enjoyed his wisdom, warmth and humility over the many years he has…
25th October 2021