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How a Young Irish University Built a Community-Driven Open Publishing Network
Quick Facts Institution: Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) Location: Midwest and Midlands regions, Ireland Founded: 2021 (through the merger of two institutes of technology). Open Press launched in 2024. Institution Type: Multi-campus public technological university with seven campuses Primary Goal: Build a sustainable, institution-wide open publishing network that supports teaching, learning, research, and knowledge sharing Why Pressbooks: Provides a shared publishing platform that supports…
7 Tips for Remediating Content Ahead of the April 2026 Accessibility Deadline
As institutions prepare for the April 2026 accessibility deadline, many faculty and staff are grappling with how to efficiently remediate course content. In a recent webinar, “Navigating the 2026 Accessibility…
Insights from Hadi Rangin on Building a Culture of Accessibility in Higher Ed
With new federal accessibility requirements taking effect in April 2026, colleges and universities across the U.S. are under pressure to ensure their digital environments are inclusive, compliant, and future-ready. We…
Things You Never Thought to Build in Pressbooks
When most people think about publishing in Pressbooks, they think of open textbooks. And for good reason. Thousands of beautifully designed, accessible, and adaptable open educational resources have been created…
Supporting Role-Play-Based Learning in Pressbooks
When students step into roles (doctors diagnosing patients, employees negotiating a pay raise) they gain more than just knowledge. They practice decision-making, confidence-building, and communication in ways that traditional lectures…
Why Your Institution Needs a Digital Publishing Hub
Colleges and universities are under pressure to provide more affordable, engaging, and accessible content for teaching and learning. The knowledge landscape is changing rapidly, and learning materials need to keep…
Announcing Our Updated VPAT: Pressbooks’ Commitment to Accessible Publishing
At Pressbooks, accessibility has long been central to how we design and build our publishing platform. Our platform has been designed to support the creation of content that is born…
Managing Large Enrollment with Individualized, Interactive Learning Experiences
This is part four of our Pressbooks Results Series, where we’re sharing the stories of four faculty members who have used Pressbooks Results in their classroom to achieve unique pedagogical…
Empowering Faculty to Create Interactive Learning Materials without Publisher Dependency
This is part three of our Pressbooks Results Series, where we’re sharing the stories of four faculty members who have used Pressbooks Results in their classroom to achieve unique pedagogical…
Enhancing Language Acquisition through Interactive, Scaffolded Practice
This is part two of our Pressbooks Results Series, where we’re sharing the stories of four faculty members who have used Pressbooks Results in their classroom to achieve unique pedagogical…
