What does bibliodiversity mean for libraries and academia today? Last month, an international panel explored how diverse voices, open access and local publishing initiatives can transform scholarly communication and advance equity worldwide.

When her husband died in 1750, Anna Vandenhoeck took over his publishing house – courageously defying the prevailing gender roles of her time. With determination and entrepreneurial skill, she laid the foundation for the success of Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht, which is a renowned and internationally recognized brand of De Gruyter Brill today.