News and Announcements

Northwestern has begun launching resources to help principal investigators and research staff navigate changing federal public access requirements and evaluate journal policies. Developed by the Office for Research, University Libraries, and Galter Health Sciences Library, the resources are intended to provide clearer, more coordinated support throughout the publication lifecycle—from selecting a journal and budgeting for publication costs to depositing manuscripts and monitoring compliance. Learn more. 

New institute to tackle interconnected issues

Addresses environmental challenges through cross-school collaboration

Northwestern recently launched the Thriving Planet Institute (TPI), a new University-wide Research Institute and Center designed to bring together researchers, students, and external partners to address interconnected challenges involving water, land, air, and human health. Led by Jennifer Dunn (chemical and biological engineering), the institute is built around a distinctly interdisciplinary model that spans engineering, medicine, social science, business, policy, and the humanities.

As Northwestern’s newest URIC, TPI will support research and partnerships focused on sustainable materials and chemicals, water and food security, ecosystem resilience, and data-driven decision-making. By connecting expertise across schools and disciplines, the institute aims to accelerate solutions that improve both environmental quality and human well-being, particularly for communities facing disproportionate environmental burdens. Read more.

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