Zendy signs global agreement with British Online Archives (BOA)
Jul 15, 2024 |
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[Dubai, July 15, 2024] - Zendy, a global AI-powered digital research library, has signed an agreement with academic publisher, British Online Archives (BOA). This partnership will bring an influx of primary sources covering the humanities and social sciences to Zendy.
British Online Archives is a leading academic publisher that hosts over five million records, carefully sourced from private and public archives, such as The National Archives (UK) and British Library. BOA’s specially curated primary source collections cover over 500 years of world history. They boast extensive documentation from across the globe, providing invaluable source material for students and researchers working within a wide range of scholarly disciplines.
Zendy Co-founder, Kamran Kardan said, “We’re happy to partner with British Online Archives to diversify the academic content available on Zendy. The humanities and social sciences are pivotal in understanding the landscape of the current world. We’re delighted to welcome archival content onto our platform. Offering our users a diverse range of enriching scholarly literature is part of our core mission. Through partnerships, we can make a significant impact to ensure that accessibility remains at the forefront of innovation in the academic publishing industry.”
Head of Publishing at British Online Archives, Katherine Waite, said, “We are delighted to be forming this partnership with Zendy, whose ethos of providing access to all researchers regardless of their location greatly aligns with our own goal of being an ethically conscious publisher. We look forward to working with them as we open new doors for researchers to access some of our great content.”
This partnership with British Online Archives facilitates Zendy’s mission to enhance the discoverability of quality academic content all over the globe. With a significant increase in scholarly literature from the humanities and social sciences, Zendy aims to provide a seamless solution for accessibility with the convenience of having a wide range of research available on one easy-to-use platform.
Zendy recently announced a series of new partnerships with IntechOpen, IEEE, IT Governance Publishing, and IGI Global.
About Zendy: Zendy is a product of Knowledge E. Since its inception in 2019, Zendy has connected over 500,000 users to academic journals, proceedings, articles, e-books, and more. Zendy is an AI-powered library that aims to make academic literature more affordable and accessible for students, researchers, and professionals worldwide. Zendy recently launched ZAIA - Zendy’s AI assistant for research. ZAIA is a domain-specific Large Language Model designed to help researchers deepen their knowledge base with credible answers backed by references. To learn more, visit www.zendy.io.
About British Online Archives: British Online Archives is one of the United Kingdom's leading academic publishers whose goal is to provide students and researchers in the humanities and social sciences with access to unique collections of primary source documents. To learn more, visit www.microform.digital/boa/.
Kamran Kardan, Co-Founder of Zendy, to Speak at QS Eurasia Forum 2025 in Tashkent
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. .wp-block-image img { max-width: 75% !important; margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; }
Kamran Kardan, Co-Founder of Zendy, to Speak at Faculty 360° 2025 Summit
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 .wp-block-image img { max-width: 85% !important; margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; }
Zendy and Oxford University Press Sign Agreement to Broaden Access to Academic Research
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 .wp-block-image img { max-width: 75% !important; margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; }
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