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Last week, MDPI UK had the opportunity to host an Academic Publishing Workshop at the Translational Cardiovascular Research Group (TCRG) Research Masterclass at the University of Buckingham. A wide range of topics were covered, including the editorial process, AI usage within publishing, and understanding and responding to reviewer comments. Additionally, there was also a Q&A session in which attendees had the opportunity to ask questions. We also spoke about the Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM) MDPI, going over journal metrics, the societies we collaborate with, and highlighted the sections relevant for the audience who work in cardiology research. The session was very insightful, with many of the PhD students and postdoctoral researchers taking advantage of the opportunity to have their questions on research and publishing answered. A big thank you to everyone that attended and we look forward to future collaborations with the university! For more information on our Academic Publishing Workshops, please visit: https://brnw.ch/21x6G5z #JCM #TCRG #AcademicPublishingWorkshop #MDPIUK

At MDPI we are dedicated to broadening the reach of innovative science. Therefore, we are honoured to announce the recipients of the 2025 Best Paper Awards, celebrating exceptional research for its scientific merit and broad impact. This year’s awards showcase papers that stand out for their innovation, relevance, and high-quality presentation. 396 winning papers have been recognised for their exceptional contributions. A huge congratulations to these authors, who continue to push the boundaries of their respective disciplines🎉 To learn more about the award-winning papers please visit: For further information, please visit: https://brnw.ch/21x6G4o #BestPaperAward #MDPIUK #OpenAccess #Research

We are pleased to share the updated Exceptional Reviewers List 2025; a program designed to recognize and honour scholars delivering consistently exceptional review reports to our journal. We spoke with Dr. Philip Calder, one of the Exceptional Reviewers for 2025, to hear about his scientific research experience. Dr Philip Calder is Professor of nutritional immunology in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Southampton. He is an internationally recognised researcher on nutritional immunology and the metabolism and functionality of fatty acids, with an emphasis on the roles of omega-3 fatty acids. His research has both life courses and translational perspectives. See the full interview: https://brnw.ch/21x6FYe #MDPIUK #ExceptionalReviewers #Biomedicines #Research

A huge thank you to all who attended the MDPI UK Editors' Forum in York! The event was attended by key speakers across MDPI and Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr Moein Moghimi, who hosted a range of insightful discussions, including journal development, research integrity, and how MDPI supports the academic community. A big thank you to all MDPI staff who helped make this event a success! For more information on our forums please visit: https://brnw.ch/21x6zhH #MDPIUK #JNT #EditorsForum #Research

The MDPI Best Thesis Award celebrates outstanding PhD theses; highlighting individuals who have shown great potential to make significant contributions to the scientific literature. The award also seeks to support early career academics through common hurdles such as limited access to funding, constrained resources, and underdeveloped professional networks. Awards allow MDPI to give back to the academic community, especially early career researchers. They increase the visibility of their research, encourage open communication between scientists, and highlight outstanding achievements. For more information please visit: https://brnw.ch/21x6zmO #MDPIUK #BestThesisAward #PhD #Research

Last week, MDPI UK hosted an Academic Publishing Workshop at the Biological Sciences Department at The University of Manchester. The event was hosted by two MDPI staff, who spoke about a range of key subjects such as MDPI, open access, and the editorial process. Attendees also had the privilege of hearing from Prof. Dr. Robert Lucas, the Editorial Board Member of Clocks & Sleep MDPI. A big thank you to all who came! For more information on our APWs, please visit: https://brnw.ch/21x6ziR #APW #OpenAccess #MDPIUK #ClocksSleep