
Insights Xchange: Conversations Shaping Academic Research
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<p>Welcome to the Insights Xchange podcast, brought to you by Cactus Communications (CACTUS). Hosted by Nikesh Gosalia, this podcast is your guide to the world of research and academic publishing. Tune in to hear lively discussions with experts from the academic and publishing realms. </p><p><br>Earlier known as All Things SciComm, the new series covers a variety of topics, from the latest trends in academic publishing to critical issues faced by researchers in an increasingly AI-driven world. Join us for insightful conversations and expert perspectives that will help you navigate the exciting world of academia. Whether you're a researcher, publisher, or just curious about academic insights, this podcast hopes to be your go-to source for understanding the evolving landscape of academic publishing. <br><br>Stay ahead, stay informed, and let's explore the fascinating world of research and knowledge together!</p>
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Recent Episodes

April 30, 2026
From Output to Experience: Why Content Retention Matters in Publishing
In this episode of Insights XChange, Nikesh Gosalia is in conversation with Oliver Cocks, who works at the intersection of editorial strategy, product thinking and author experience at Springer Nature. Together, they explore how content retention is emerging as a key competitive strategy in publishing and what it takes to design more connected, efficient and author-centric publishing journeys. Social media links Nikesh Gosalia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikeshgosalia/ https://x...

April 16, 2026
Scholarly Publishing at Scale: Balancing Growth, Trust, and Sustainability
In this episode of Insights XChange, Nikesh Gosalia is in conversation with David Crotty, Executive Director of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press. They discuss how scale, consolidation and evolving business models are reshaping scholarly publishing and why long-term sustainability will depend on balancing quality, trust and author needs. Social media links Nikesh Gosalia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikeshgosalia/ https://x.com/NikeshGo David Crotty: https://www.linkedin....

March 19, 2026
What Comes Next for Academic Libraries?
Doug Way, Dean of Libraries at the University of Kentucky, joins Nikesh Gosalia to unpack how academic libraries are evolving rethinking collections, metadata, AI and equity to better serve researchers, students, and communities in a time of constant change. Social media links Nikesh Gosalia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikeshgosalia/ https://x.com/NikeshGo Doug Way: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-way-5b429913/ Show notes: Thank you for listening! Here are links to some of t...
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- What is Insights Xchange: Conversations Shaping Academic Research?
<p>Welcome to the Insights Xchange podcast, brought to you by Cactus Communications (CACTUS). Hosted by Nikesh Gosalia, this podcast is your guide to the world of research and academic publishing. Tune in to hear lively discussions with experts from the academic and publishing realms. </p><p><br>Earlier known as All Things SciComm, the new series covers a variety of topics, from the latest trends in academic publishing to critical issues faced by researchers in an increasingly AI-driven world. Join us for insightful conversations and expert perspectives that will help you navigate the exciting world of academia. Whether you're a researcher, publisher, or just curious about academic insights, this podcast hopes to be your go-to source for understanding the evolving landscape of academic publishing. <br><br>Stay ahead, stay informed, and let's explore the fascinating world of research and knowledge together!</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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