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We are proud to announce that our Co-Founder, Kamran Kardan, will be a featured speaker at the QS Eurasia Forum 2025, taking place on 25–26 November at Central Asian University in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. This inaugural summit brings together university leaders, policymakers, and education experts from across the Eurasia region to explore collaboration, innovation, and the future of higher education.

The forum’s theme, “Broadening Horizons: Building Global Bridges in Higher Education,” focuses on strengthening international partnerships, advancing research excellence, enhancing academic mobility, and shaping future-ready learning ecosystems.

Kamran will join a distinguished panel in a session titled:

“Building a Globally Recognised University from the Region: Strategies and Success Stories”

During the session, Kamran will share insights and strategies on how universities in the region can achieve global recognition, highlighting practical approaches, real-world success stories, and lessons from Zendy’s journey supporting academic research and collaboration.

Date & Time: Tuesday, 25 November at 13:30 UZT

The QS Eurasia Forum 2025 promises a comprehensive program including keynote speeches, interactive panel discussions, masterclasses, workshops, and extensive networking opportunities. It serves as a pivotal platform for uniting East and West, showcasing best practices, and fostering strategic relationships that will shape the future of higher education in the region.

Participation is open via the official QS Eurasia Forum website.

We look forward to contributing to this landmark forum, sharing knowledge, and engaging with leaders committed to advancing higher education across Eurasia.

Zendy is pleased to announce that its Co-Founder, Kamran Kardan, will speak at the Faculty 360° 2025 Summit: Beyond the AI Hype – Faculty Futures in a Changing World, an online conference bringing together higher-education leaders, faculty members, and researchers from across the region.

Kamran will be sharing how AI tools can empower the strategic direction of research, in his session: The Evolution of Higher Education: AI as the Enterprise Assistant for the Future. Additionalliy he will share how transparent practices, open access, and AI research tools can help university leaders, and faculty navigate the evolving academic landscape. The session is scheduled for 2:45 PM GST.

The summit is hosted by Zayed University, in collaboration with New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), Khalifa University, Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, and the Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI). It focuses on faculty development, AI literacy, research culture, and the evolving role of educators, providing a platform for meaningful discussions on the challenges and opportunities shaping higher education today.

Kamran’s participation reflects Zendy’s commitment to supporting libraries, senior leadership, researchers’ offices and educators with AI tools and resources that make research more accessible and effective.

Event Details:

• Date: Friday, 21 November 2025

• Format: Online

• Kamran’s Session: 2:45 PM GST

For more information about the summit, visit Faculty 360° Summit website

Oxford, UK – Sep, 2025 – Zendy, an AI-powered research library, and Oxford University Press (OUP), a department of the University of Oxford and one of the world’s largest university presses, have signed a licensing agreement to increase the accessibility and visibility of OUP’s academic publications. This collaboration will bring a selection of OUP’s highly regarded research and scholarly journals to agreed territories within Zendy’s user base, supporting students, researchers, and professionals across diverse fields.

With over 700,000 users in 191 countries and territories, Zendy continues to grow as a trusted destination for research and discovery. By integrating a subset of OUP journals into its platform, Zendy is advancing its mission to ensure that high-quality scholarly resources are available to the people who need access the most.

Oxford University Press has been publishing academic and educational resources for more than 500 years, making it one of the most established and respected publishers worldwide. Its catalogue includes thousands of journals, books, and digital resources spanning disciplines such as humanities, social sciences, medicine, law, science, and technology. These resources are central to advancing knowledge, shaping academic dialogue, and supporting evidence-based research.

OUP’s owned-journals will now be available on Zendy, complementing the platform’s growing collection of journals, articles, and reports. This agreement will support researchers, educators, and policymakers by improving the discoverability of essential academic content, furthering the shared goal of building inclusive knowledge societies.

For more information, please contact:

Lisette van Kessel

Head of Marketing

Email: l.vankessel@knowledgee.com

This October, American University of Sharjah will host the 4th Annual Forum for Open Research in MENA (FORM), a leading regional event dedicated to advancing open access, collaboration, and community capacity building across the Arab world. Zendy is proud to be among the official sponsors of this year’s Forum, reinforcing our ongoing commitment to making research more accessible and equitable for all.

Organised by the non-profit Forum for Open Research in MENA, the fourth edition will bring together:

• 26 sessions across four days
• 88 expert speakers
• Representation from 60 global institutions
• Delegates from 27 countries
• Dozens of formal and informal networking opportunities, connecting thought leaders, practitioners, and advocates throughout the MENA region

Participants will explore strategies to strengthen open science practices, build sustainable infrastructures, and promote shared learning across borders.

A Shared Vision for Accessible Knowledge

Zendy’s mission to make academic knowledge affordable and accessible worldwide aligns closely with FORM’s goal of fostering open, collaborative research communities in the region. As a sponsor, Zendy supports initiatives that not only expand access to scholarly literature but also empower researchers, educators, and students to participate in a more transparent and connected research ecosystem.

Hosted by the American University of Sharjah

This year’s Forum, hosted by the American University of Sharjah, arrives in the UAE under the national theme, “The Year of Community.” The theme underscores the importance of collective progress and shared learning—values that sit at the heart of both open science and Zendy’s approach to research discovery.

Theme Spotlight: “Becoming Open—Capacity Building and Community Collaboration”

The 2025 theme, “Becoming Open,” highlights the human side of open science: community collaboration, capacity building, and sustainable growth. Through workshops, panels, and discussions, the Annual Forum will address how regional institutions can implement open research policies, share resources effectively, and strengthen local research infrastructures.

Join us in Sharjah from October 20–23, 2025, as we celebrate and support the growing movement toward open science across the Arab world.

The registration is now open, visit https://forumforopenresearch.com/registration/

We’re excited to return to Frankfurt this October for the world’s largest book fair, and this year, we’re stepping onto the Innovation Stage with a timely conversation on how artificial intelligence can bring ethical, lasting value to scholarly publishing.

Join us on October 15 at 12:30 p.m. (CEST), Hall 4.0 Innovation Stage
Our Co-Founder, Kamran Kardan, will be joined by Josh Nicholson (Scite) and Julie Atkins (Bristol University Press & Policy Press) for a panel discussion on:

“AI and Ethical Innovation in Publishing: Driving Value for Publishers”

The session will explore how AI can strengthen collaboration between publishers, platforms, librarians and researchers, ensuring research is more transparent, trustworthy, and accessible worldwide.

Some of the themes include:

• How publishers can benefit from Zendy’s Revenue-Share Model, which compensates them whenever their content is referenced by AI assistants.
• The role of Scite’s smart citation system in helping users evaluate whether a paper supports, contradicts, or builds upon previous work.
• Why responsible use of technologies like Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) can combat misinformation and provide more reliable insights.
• How global equity and inclusivity can remain at the center of AI adoption in research.
  

Together, these discussions will also link to broader goals, from advancing quality education to supporting sustainable innovation and global partnerships.

Speakers

• Kamran Kardan, Founder & CEO Knowledge E, Co-Founder Zendy
• Josh Nicholson, Co-founder of Scite, CSO at Research Solutions
• Moderator: Sara Crowley Vigneau, Partnership Relations Manager, Zendy
  

And of course, the Zendy team will be around throughout the fair! Find us at Stand G97, Hall 4.0, where Kamran Kardan, Lisette van Kessel (Head of Marketing), and Sara Crowley Vigneau (Partnership Manager) will be happy to talk about our ethical AI tools for research, open access publishing, and higher education librarynesp programs.

Want to set up a one-on-one meeting? Reach out to l.vankessel@knowledgee.com.

For more details about the fair, visit Frankfurter Buchmesse.

Oxford, UK – August 19, 2025 – Zendy, the digital research library, has signed a partnership agreement with Liverpool University Press (LUP), one of the UK’s oldest and most respected academic publishers. This collaboration will make a curated collection of Liverpool University Press’ books available on Zendy platform, extending access to high-quality scholarship for students, researchers, and independent learners worldwide.

As part of this initiative, Zendy users will gain access to titles across a range of disciplines, including history, literature, politics, cultural studies, postcolonial studies, international development, and Hispanic and Francophone studies. The partnership also includes works from the prestigious British Academy publishing portfolio, following Liverpool’s recent appointment as the Academy’s publishing partner for its academic books programme.

This partnership strengthens Zendy’s offering in the humanities and social sciences, providing users with valuable perspectives on human experience and society. It reflects the shared mission of both organisations to break down access barriers and promote educational equity across underserved regions.

About Zendy
Zendy is an AI-powered, mission-driven research library dedicated to increasing the accessibility and discoverability of scholarly literature, particularly in the global south and underserved regions. The platform currently serves over 780,000 users across 200+ countries and territories, offering a comprehensive collection of academic journals, books, and reports to empower researchers, educators, and students. Zendy also provides AI tools, including its research assistant ZAIA, to help users read, analyse, and summarise academic content more efficiently.
Website: https://zendy.io

About Liverpool University Press
Founded in 1899, Liverpool University Press (LUP) is the UK’s third oldest university press and has built a reputation for publishing exceptional scholarship across the humanities and social sciences. LUP publishes around 200 books annually, alongside 50 journals and more than a dozen digital collections. It also operates Liverpool Distribution Services and Liverpool Subscription Services, supporting the dissemination of scholarly research on behalf of university presses, foundations, and non-profits.
Website: www.liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk

For more information, please contact:
Lisette van Kessel
Head of Marketing, Zendy
l.vankessel@knowledgee.com

Catherine Dutton
Head of Books Marketing, Liverpool University Press
catherine.dutton@liverpool.ac.uk

We’re excited to announce the launch of the Zendy App, now available on iOS and Android. Accessing research just became easier and faster. With the power of ZAIA, your AI research assistant, within Zendy App, you can now carry 40+ million scholarly articles wherever you go.

Easier Research – Anytime, Anywhere

At Zendy, we’re on a mission to make academic content accessible, discoverable, and now mobile. The Zendy App takes that mission a step further, offering a seamless mobile experience that gives students, researchers, academics, and professionals the freedom to access powerful AI tools directly from a mobile phone.

With the Zendy App, you can: 

• Ask ZAIA your research Q&A and receive quick, insightful research-backed answers.

• Speed up literature reviews with summaries and keyphrase highlights

• Browse research from top journals and publishers

• Stay updated with a list of collections in your field

With Zendy App, you don’t have to go through dense academic texts or search endlessly for the right paper. You can get quick answers, reliable insights, and curated knowledge—all with just a few taps.

Flexible Plans for Every Researcher

We understand researchers have different needs, so we’ve made Zendy App as accessible as possible.

Plan	Price	Benefits	Recommended For
Zendy Open	Free	– Access to essential features – Limited daily interactions with ZAIA – Free access to open-access content	Best for those just getting started with Zendy
Zendy Tools	Under $10/month	– Everything in Zendy Open, plus: – Unlimited use of ZAIA – Unlimited PDF Analysis- Unlimited Summarisation- Unlimited Keyphrase Highlighting	Best for saving time for literature review, understanding complicated topics
Zendy Plus	$29.50/month	– Everything in Zendy Tools, plus: – Full access to Zendy’s research library of over 40 million paywalled articles from world-leading publishers like EBSCO, Wiley, Taylor & Francis, IT Governance, De Gruyter, Bristol University Press and Lived Places Publishing	Best for those seeking affordable alternatives to access paywalled content

Whether you’re working on a literature review, trying to understand a dense article, or just looking for quick answers, the Zendy App is here to make the process easier and smarter.

Why Zendy App?

Your research doesn’t have to wait until you’re at your desk. Whether you’re managing tight deadlines, moving between meetings, or studying late at night, the Zendy App is built to keep up. The clean, intuitive interface makes it easier to stay informed and make progress, even when life is busy.

• Mobility – Access research from anywhere
• Efficiency – Spend less time searching, more time learning
• Simplicity – Designed to be intuitive and user-friendly
• Support – With ZAIA, you’re never researching alone

We developed the Zendy App to meet the evolving needs of research. It’s clear that research is no longer confined to a single location, and it certainly doesn’t pause when we step away from our desks. We recognise this shift and built an app to support it.

Deadlines, ideas, and questions come up at random moments, during commutes, late at night, or between meetings. Having ZAIA’s feature in a mobile app means you can still get answers to tough research questions right when you need them.

Experience the next level of research

Download the Zendy App today

Download for Android

Download for iOS

Research smarter. Anywhere, anytime. With Zendy App.

Note: If you’re already a Zendy subscriber, there’s no need to pay twice; your plan works across both desktop and mobile. Simply sign in with your Zendy account and enjoy more value with one subscription.