Liverpool University Press adopts Wiley’s Research Exchange platform
Liverpool University Press (LUP) has selected Wiley’s Research Exchange as its new research publishing platform. This move makes LUP the first third-party publisher to adopt the system.
By joining the platform, LUP aligns itself with more than 1,500 journals already published by Wiley and its partners. Research Exchange provides a comprehensive environment to manage submissions, screening, and the peer review of academic content. This partnership represents a significant step forward for the UK’s third oldest university press.
Founded in 1899, Liverpool University Press publishes over 50 journals and 200 books annually. It also manages more than a dozen digital collections across the humanities and social sciences. The new partnership aims to help LUP scale its journals publishing programme efficiently. Furthermore, it allows the press to implement advanced integrity screening and editorial workflows.
Latest publishing news: Addressing research integrity
The transition to Research Exchange is a major piece of publishing news for the university press sector. Emma Burridge, Journals and Online Manager at LUP, noted that the platform offers an enhanced suite of screening tools. These tools are essential for addressing the research integrity challenges facing modern journal publishers. This is particularly relevant given the increased use of assistive AI by the research community.
“We believe that this move to Research Exchange will reduce the administrative burden on LUP’s journal editors,” Burridge explained. “It frees up their time to focus on the actual business of being an editor. They can have confidence that the platform enables their journal and its authors to produce high-quality, rigorous, and trusted research.”
Enhancing the editorial and author experience
Several factors influenced the decision to switch platforms. Burridge highlighted the customisable nature of Research Exchange as a key benefit. The platform can adapt to suit individual journal workflows through its efficient and user-friendly interface. Additionally, LUP received personalised support from the Research Exchange project team during the transition.
“We are hopeful that this collaboration will also be beneficial to Wiley,” Burridge added. “It helps them develop the platform and bring more publishing partners onboard in the future.”
A phased migration for continuity
Liverpool University Press will begin migrating journals to Research Exchange from May 2026. The press will transition journals currently managed through various submission systems using a phased approach. This strategy ensures continuity of service and minimises disruption for both journal editors and authors.
Future-proofing the publishing workflow
Todd Toler, VP Product and Market Strategy at Wiley, emphasized the company’s vision for the platform. He stated that a primary goal is to help publishers access advanced, AI-enabled technology. These tools protect information integrity while upgrading the publishing experience for authors.
“We are delighted that LUP has chosen to partner with Wiley and onboard the platform,” Toler said. “Our partnership model also means that LUP’s editorial teams will help directly shape the product’s roadmap. This ensures ongoing improvements that respond directly to user needs.”
Research Exchange provides publishers with integrated workflows. It connects submission management, peer review coordination, and integrity screening in a single environment. Its development model enables rapid feature deployment. Consequently, journals can configure their workflows while maintaining the reliability and security that scholarly publishing demands.