Charlie Rapple
@charlierapple.bsky.social
Co-founder of Kudos (growkudos.com - research communication showcase for broadening reach and impact of research - @growkudos.bsky.social). Scholarly Kitchen blogger. Follow me and other people in scholarly publishing: https://go.bsky.app/FanaExt
I've posted themes and thoughts from the @UKSG #UKSGForum2025 in today's Scholarly Kitchen - scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2025/12/15/i...
Changing priorities: from global to local?- Keeping up and keeping order - A matter of trust - AI (of course) - and The continued importance of human relationships
Changing priorities: from global to local?- Keeping up and keeping order - A matter of trust - AI (of course) - and The continued importance of human relationships
In the Messy Middle: Observations from the Front Line at the UKSG Forum - The Scholarly Kitchen
The UKSG Forum is "an entire 2-3 day conference stripped back to bare essentials and completed in just one day". Here are the key takeaways.
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December 15, 2025 at 4:19 PM
I've posted themes and thoughts from the @UKSG #UKSGForum2025 in today's Scholarly Kitchen - scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2025/12/15/i...
Changing priorities: from global to local?- Keeping up and keeping order - A matter of trust - AI (of course) - and The continued importance of human relationships
Changing priorities: from global to local?- Keeping up and keeping order - A matter of trust - AI (of course) - and The continued importance of human relationships
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What does good look like in AI adoption for a university? Great overview at #UKSGForum2025 from @mark-h-cymru.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 4:07 PM
What does good look like in AI adoption for a university? Great overview at #UKSGForum2025 from @mark-h-cymru.bsky.social
Is that the one that starts with you walking down the street? Are you just trying to trick me into having that open on my browser again for months?! "The internets. Voiced by Beth!" #UKSGForum2025
Lovely to be nabbed in the coffee break to be told that this video we did at the Crick was really useful when getting to grips with OA and the STEM publishing landscape.
How to Fix Scientific Publishing - YouTube share.google/Ytus0j0a3839...
#UKSGForum2025
How to Fix Scientific Publishing - YouTube share.google/Ytus0j0a3839...
#UKSGForum2025
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December 3, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Is that the one that starts with you walking down the street? Are you just trying to trick me into having that open on my browser again for months?! "The internets. Voiced by Beth!" #UKSGForum2025
@missoliviareads.bsky.social and Taran Johal from U Wales TSD Birmingham at #UKSGForum2025 Wider role of the library in information literacy and digital literacy now extending to AI literacy - keeping up with the fast-moving baseline that is helping students progress into the world of work.
December 3, 2025 at 11:55 AM
@missoliviareads.bsky.social and Taran Johal from U Wales TSD Birmingham at #UKSGForum2025 Wider role of the library in information literacy and digital literacy now extending to AI literacy - keeping up with the fast-moving baseline that is helping students progress into the world of work.
Thank you for a new term, Amanda Halpin from DCU - "café journals" - now that's the creme de la crema of what publishers want their content to be categorised as! Ho ho. But seriously - presumably that's the most popular ones?! That literally get shelved in the café? #UKSGForum2025
December 3, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Thank you for a new term, Amanda Halpin from DCU - "café journals" - now that's the creme de la crema of what publishers want their content to be categorised as! Ho ho. But seriously - presumably that's the most popular ones?! That literally get shelved in the café? #UKSGForum2025
How do you merge 4 libraries' collections? In a word, spreadsheets. (Amanda Halpin, Dublin City University library). I'm sure @drbeth.bsky.social will have a jumper to offer as illustration! #UKSGForum2025
December 3, 2025 at 10:56 AM
How do you merge 4 libraries' collections? In a word, spreadsheets. (Amanda Halpin, Dublin City University library). I'm sure @drbeth.bsky.social will have a jumper to offer as illustration! #UKSGForum2025
We laugh but it is an important point. Librarians are EXPERTS. Never underestimate the importance of those "vibes". "We know the reading lists, we know the collection" Steph Gibson, U Suffolk at #UKSGForum2025
Fantastic opening of #UKSGForum2025 by @godwyns.bsky.social. "Without context, data is superficial, incorrect, even harmful"; "We need to be more intentional about involving communities" and "bring [data] to life with storytelling" - "Libraries are the bridge between academia and communities" ♥️
December 3, 2025 at 10:49 AM
We laugh but it is an important point. Librarians are EXPERTS. Never underestimate the importance of those "vibes". "We know the reading lists, we know the collection" Steph Gibson, U Suffolk at #UKSGForum2025
Big laugh of recognition and empathy at #UKSGForum2025 for Steph Gibson talking about limited systems and resources at U Suffolk. "No reading list management system - have a combination of Word docs and Sharepoint. We have to make decisions based on "usage data and vibes"." 😅
December 3, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Big laugh of recognition and empathy at #UKSGForum2025 for Steph Gibson talking about limited systems and resources at U Suffolk. "No reading list management system - have a combination of Word docs and Sharepoint. We have to make decisions based on "usage data and vibes"." 😅
Fantastic opening of #UKSGForum2025 by @godwyns.bsky.social. "Without context, data is superficial, incorrect, even harmful"; "We need to be more intentional about involving communities" and "bring [data] to life with storytelling" - "Libraries are the bridge between academia and communities" ♥️
December 3, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Fantastic opening of #UKSGForum2025 by @godwyns.bsky.social. "Without context, data is superficial, incorrect, even harmful"; "We need to be more intentional about involving communities" and "bring [data] to life with storytelling" - "Libraries are the bridge between academia and communities" ♥️
Such a example from @missoliviareads.bsky.social in response to @godwyns.bsky.social. As my local primary's SEND Governor I so frequently see super impressive progress and amazing achievements, by pupils and by teachers and TAs, that is just completely unrecognised by "the data". #UKSGForum2025
#UKSGForum2025 @godwyns.bsky.social starting us off talking about the "hidden points" between data - what is left unsaid, and the power of community. As an ex secondary school teacher, this brings me back to so many of the students who achieved so well personally, but by data made little progress 👏🏼👏🏼
December 3, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Such a example from @missoliviareads.bsky.social in response to @godwyns.bsky.social. As my local primary's SEND Governor I so frequently see super impressive progress and amazing achievements, by pupils and by teachers and TAs, that is just completely unrecognised by "the data". #UKSGForum2025
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#UKSGForum2025 How community engagement can make an impact and the power of "the bigger picture" not just what the data says. The library as a "community centre of knowledge" - what a mesmerising keynote from @godwyns.bsky.social to start this day!
December 3, 2025 at 10:38 AM
#UKSGForum2025 How community engagement can make an impact and the power of "the bigger picture" not just what the data says. The library as a "community centre of knowledge" - what a mesmerising keynote from @godwyns.bsky.social to start this day!
Reposted by Charlie Rapple
Charlie pointing out that not everyone shares the same point of view 😂 It's the thing I love about this conference. #UKSGForum2025
December 3, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Charlie pointing out that not everyone shares the same point of view 😂 It's the thing I love about this conference. #UKSGForum2025
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#UKSGForum2025 Here we go - the start of another amazing day. @charlierapple.bsky.social starting us off - myself and #TarandeepJohal will be talking all things @uwtsd.bsky.social @uwtsdlib.bsky.social and Generative AI at 11:35.
December 3, 2025 at 10:07 AM
#UKSGForum2025 Here we go - the start of another amazing day. @charlierapple.bsky.social starting us off - myself and #TarandeepJohal will be talking all things @uwtsd.bsky.social @uwtsdlib.bsky.social and Generative AI at 11:35.
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A warm welcome to the #UKSGForum2025 from our fantastic @uksg.bsky.social chair @charlierapple.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 10:11 AM
A warm welcome to the #UKSGForum2025 from our fantastic @uksg.bsky.social chair @charlierapple.bsky.social
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The latest from #UKSGInsights - Gali Halevi from @clockssarchive.bsky.social "The importance of inclusive and balanced collections in libraries and archives" dub.sh/q4sBBZ9
December 1, 2025 at 11:08 AM
The latest from #UKSGInsights - Gali Halevi from @clockssarchive.bsky.social "The importance of inclusive and balanced collections in libraries and archives" dub.sh/q4sBBZ9
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🚀 New partnership! Premier Science @premierscience.bsky.social has chosen Kudos to boost discoverability, reach & recognition for its high-quality open-access research. We're delighted to support their mission to advance global science.
blog.growkudos.com/news/premier...
blog.growkudos.com/news/premier...
November 20, 2025 at 12:26 PM
🚀 New partnership! Premier Science @premierscience.bsky.social has chosen Kudos to boost discoverability, reach & recognition for its high-quality open-access research. We're delighted to support their mission to advance global science.
blog.growkudos.com/news/premier...
blog.growkudos.com/news/premier...
I recently learned a lovely word, * flong *
It brings together two things I love: printing and cake.
I've written about it in the Scholarly Kitchen today. Enjoy!
scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2025/10/17/h...
It brings together two things I love: printing and cake.
I've written about it in the Scholarly Kitchen today. Enjoy!
scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2025/10/17/h...
How Printing Was Revolutionized By Cake. Sort Of. - The Scholarly Kitchen
Discover the flong: a papier-mâché mold that revolutionized 19th-century printing, blending ingenious tech with a dash of pastry-inspired charm.
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October 17, 2025 at 11:36 AM
I recently learned a lovely word, * flong *
It brings together two things I love: printing and cake.
I've written about it in the Scholarly Kitchen today. Enjoy!
scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2025/10/17/h...
It brings together two things I love: printing and cake.
I've written about it in the Scholarly Kitchen today. Enjoy!
scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2025/10/17/h...
"The EU is effectively banning a far broader range and number of books than the Florida book bans."
Unintended side effects of the European Union Deforestation Regulation made clear in this entertaining (but nonetheless alarming) post from Sam Thornton 👇
Unintended side effects of the European Union Deforestation Regulation made clear in this entertaining (but nonetheless alarming) post from Sam Thornton 👇
Guest Post — If a Tree Falls with Nobody Around to Record its Exact Location, Was it Even Compliant? scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2025/09/25/g...
Guest Post — If a Tree Falls with Nobody Around to Record its Exact Location, Was it Even Compliant? - The Scholarly Kitchen
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) could make millions of books illegal in Europe, forcing publishers to pulp stock and raising costs for readers.
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September 25, 2025 at 10:22 AM
"The EU is effectively banning a far broader range and number of books than the Florida book bans."
Unintended side effects of the European Union Deforestation Regulation made clear in this entertaining (but nonetheless alarming) post from Sam Thornton 👇
Unintended side effects of the European Union Deforestation Regulation made clear in this entertaining (but nonetheless alarming) post from Sam Thornton 👇
Exciting to be helping communicate research from Averitas, a company focused on non-opioid pain management, with a real commitment to helping people be less limited by their pain 👇
NEWS! Kudos and Averitas Pharma collaborate to improve access to scientific content for US healthcare professionals.
👣 Initial content focuses on neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) of the feet.
blog.growkudos.com/news/kudos-a...
👣 Initial content focuses on neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) of the feet.
blog.growkudos.com/news/kudos-a...
September 19, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Exciting to be helping communicate research from Averitas, a company focused on non-opioid pain management, with a real commitment to helping people be less limited by their pain 👇
Reposted by Charlie Rapple
New from #UKSGInsights: "Multilingual research dissemination: current practices and implications for bibliometrics" dub.sh/NJjpJG3
September 17, 2025 at 10:48 AM
New from #UKSGInsights: "Multilingual research dissemination: current practices and implications for bibliometrics" dub.sh/NJjpJG3
Looking forward to seeing everyone at @alpsp.bsky.social next week and to joining @kellyhenwood.bsky.social Jitske de Vries and Tina Harseim for our social media panel - join us on Thurs at 10:30 for your one-stop download on what you should be doing in the rapidly evolving social space 👇
September 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Looking forward to seeing everyone at @alpsp.bsky.social next week and to joining @kellyhenwood.bsky.social Jitske de Vries and Tina Harseim for our social media panel - join us on Thurs at 10:30 for your one-stop download on what you should be doing in the rapidly evolving social space 👇
Reposted by Charlie Rapple
Very excited that we can announce this. Work is well underway. A huge deal for Kudos, helping make research more transparent and more easily understood. Congratulations @sarahmustapha.bsky.social and @davidlsommer.bsky.social for developing this strong new partnership for Kudos.
NEWS: Pfizer signs multi-year agreement with Kudos to optimize discoverability of medical publications.
“By partnering with Kudos, we’re helping ensure our clinical data and publications reach the right people, at the right time.”
blog.growkudos.com/news/pfizer-...
“By partnering with Kudos, we’re helping ensure our clinical data and publications reach the right people, at the right time.”
blog.growkudos.com/news/pfizer-...
Pfizer signs multi-year agreement with Kudos to optimize discoverability of medical publications
Kudos will help Pfizer increase the reach and engagement of its clinical research by showcasing summaries and related content on a centralized platform.
blog.growkudos.com
July 23, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Very excited that we can announce this. Work is well underway. A huge deal for Kudos, helping make research more transparent and more easily understood. Congratulations @sarahmustapha.bsky.social and @davidlsommer.bsky.social for developing this strong new partnership for Kudos.
Reposted by Charlie Rapple
The latest from #UKSGInsights: "A model for publishers to introduce globally fair and transparent pricing" by @wisealic.bsky.social @davejago.bsky.social Herman Mentink and @lorraineestelle.bsky.social dub.sh/JpMmP7P
July 1, 2025 at 2:26 PM
The latest from #UKSGInsights: "A model for publishers to introduce globally fair and transparent pricing" by @wisealic.bsky.social @davejago.bsky.social Herman Mentink and @lorraineestelle.bsky.social dub.sh/JpMmP7P
I really do think #medcomms are worth celebrating so thanks @ismpp.bsky.social for giving us a day to focus on doing that! I've celebrated by writing a piece about how you can get more ROI out of your medcomms content 👇 See this and all my recent pieces at blog.growkudos.com/news/tag/med...
Our latest #medcomms thought piece looks at how you can get more ROI from medical educational content by using the latest discovery platforms and techniques - thanks to our co-founder and thought leader @charlierapple.bsky.social for sharing her expertise today!
blog.growkudos.com/news/medcomm...
blog.growkudos.com/news/medcomm...
June 25, 2025 at 12:04 PM
I really do think #medcomms are worth celebrating so thanks @ismpp.bsky.social for giving us a day to focus on doing that! I've celebrated by writing a piece about how you can get more ROI out of your medcomms content 👇 See this and all my recent pieces at blog.growkudos.com/news/tag/med...
Reposted by Charlie Rapple
Our latest #medcomms thought piece looks at how you can get more ROI from medical educational content by using the latest discovery platforms and techniques - thanks to our co-founder and thought leader @charlierapple.bsky.social for sharing her expertise today!
blog.growkudos.com/news/medcomm...
blog.growkudos.com/news/medcomm...
June 25, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Our latest #medcomms thought piece looks at how you can get more ROI from medical educational content by using the latest discovery platforms and techniques - thanks to our co-founder and thought leader @charlierapple.bsky.social for sharing her expertise today!
blog.growkudos.com/news/medcomm...
blog.growkudos.com/news/medcomm...