ALPSP University Press Redux Conference 2026
17-18 March 2026 | The Spine in Liverpool, UK.
ALPSP Members £400 + VAT
Non-Member £500 + VAT
Programme now live!
About the event
The University Press Redux conference was founded in 2016 and grew out of a need for a forum for university presses in the UK and Europe to share with, and learn from, each other. Like its US-based cousin, the Annual Meeting of the Association of University Presses, Redux has addressed both the general role of publishers in the scholarly ecosystem and the distinctive challenges and opportunities for university-based publishers.
Over the two day event, held in different locations, attendees can enjoy an international view of the many and varied aspects of publishing from university presses. The conference brings together university presses large and small, as well as the associated industries and organizations they work with, including funders, policy makers, libraries and service providers.
Planning your stay? Details about accommodation at the Novotel are outlined below.
2 Day Conference Ticket (including Welcome Drinks Reception)
| Price Dates | Price Tier | ALPSP Member | Non-Member |
| 12 January – 8 March 2026 | Standard | £400 + VAT | £500 + VAT |
| Additional Dinner Ticket | Available to all |
| Tuesday 17 March, 18:30-21:30 | £75 + VAT |
This in-person event takes place in the UK. The ticket price includes UK standard-rate VAT at 20%, which is applied based on the event’s location. A VAT receipt with a full VAT breakdown will be issued once your booking is complete.
ALPSP University Press Rising Star Award 2026
Now Open for Nominations
Closing date: 15 February 2026
We’re thrilled to open nominations for the 2026 ALPSP University Press Rising Star Award. This award shines a light on talented early‑career colleagues and gives the winner the opportunity to join us at the conference in person.
The University Press Rising Star Award is kindly sponsored by Publishers’ Licensing Services with the aim of recognizing potential in early careers individuals.
The award is open to ALPSP Members only (both the nominator and the nominee should be from an ALPSP Member organisation, though it does not need to be the same organisation) and the person making the nomination should outline in no more than 500 words why the person they are nominating should be considered.
To find out more about submitting a nomination, and to submit one today, fill out our nomination form.
UP Redux 2026
For the first time, the programme is being shaped by a dedicated Programme Committee, bringing together diverse perspectives from across the sector rather than curated in partnership with a single University Press.
In a time of rapid change and rising pressure across the scholarly publishing landscape, University Press Redux returns with a future-facing programme. We invite university presses, libraries, societies, and partners to come together and reimagine what resilience, relevance, and innovation look like in 2026 and beyond.
From AI disruption to budget realignment, from regional publishing to global reach, Redux 2026 will offer practical insights, candid conversations, and collaborative strategies for navigating the evolving terrain of publishing.
Sponsorship opportunities
Our sponsors will be promoted on our dedicated web page, have a profile on the conference app, be featured in social media announcements and included in email marketing. There will also be the opportunity to spend two days networking and gaining association with a trusted and well-known event.
Discounts available
Reduced membership and event rates are available for organisations based in Low- and Lower-Middle-Income Countries (LIC/LMIC). Please get in touch with us for details.
Accommodation
Novotel Liverpool Paddington Village
Rate per room per night: £99 Bed & Breakfast for single occupancy + £2.40 city charge
How to book:
Guests can book onto the group allocation by using the discount code: 1061341
Unfortunately, the discounted rate cannot be booked online. Guests must contact the hotel reservations team directly in order to make a reservation.
The reservations office is open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and can be contacted at 0151 245 6694 / 6697. If trying to book outside of this time, please email HB737-RE@accor.com and one of the team will be in touch as soon as possible.
Important: if you are opting to book just one night at the hotel rather than two, do check by calling that this discount is still applicable.
UP Redux 2025
Redux 2025 was held at the Mathematical Institute, Oxford, UK from 3-4 April 2025, in collaboration with Oxford University Press.
University Press Rising Star Winner 2025 | Sam Johnson
Read more about Sam's win.
The award was sponsored by Publishers’ Licensing Services.
2 Day Conference Ticket (including Welcome Drinks Reception)
| Price Dates | Price Tier | ALPSP Member | Non-Member |
| Until 11 January 2026 | Early Bird | £325 + VAT | £425 + VAT |
| 12 January – 8 March 2026 | Standard | £400 + VAT | £500 + VAT |
| Additional Dinner Ticket | Available to all |
| Tuesday 17 March, 18:30-21:30 | £75 + VAT |
This in-person event takes place in the UK. The ticket price includes UK standard-rate VAT at 20%, which is applied based on the event’s location. A VAT receipt with a full VAT breakdown will be issued once your booking is complete. |
