Yes, Scholar-Publishers Can Make Common Cause After All
Last spring, I began work with the open access advocacy group, Libraria, as a Community Convener to help organize a […]
Can scholar-led publishers find common cause?
A couple of months ago, I was trawling Twitter looking for inspiration when I came across a notice that Libraria
A (Personal) Tale of Two Socialisms
Note from Allegra editors: We publish this video and transcript of EASA President Mariya Ivancheva’s talk from the annual conference
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PART I Two Years Ago It was a hot day in July, and clocks were striking eight. It had been
Academic Fictions: 2022
Last year, the Allegra Lab began a thematic thread showcasing a selection of the wonderful “academic fictions” written by students
On the use and abuse of networks in academia
Like most anthropologists, we have been watching events unfold at Harvard University’s anthropology department over the past weeks: accusations of
Who cares? Peer-review at Allegra
At Allegra, we believe and know from our own experience that the fresh eyes of our peers can help us
Living Water and the politics and anti-politics of water in Jordan (Part 1)
We are often told that Jordan is one of the most water-poor countries on the planet and it is
GAA 2021 Conference Diary: Atmospheric Discussions?
In collaboration with the conference organisers, Allegra had reached out to a number of colleagues to submit some impressions in
A future history of water: Andrea Ballestero’s response
When encountering the generosity of brilliant colleagues, one can only start with gratitude. Add to that a historical moment when