The Portuguese Optical Society (SPOF) has recently joined the Journal of the European Optical Society-Rapid Publications (JEOS:RP), further enhancing the collaborative network within the national optical sciences community to develop the journal.

This new partnership adds SPOF to the list of societies collaborating with EOS, which includes the Deutsche Gesellschaft für angewandte Optik (DGaO), the Società Italiana di Ottica e Fotonica (SIOF), and the Sociedad Española de Óptica (SEDOPTICA). SPOF's inclusion in this network signifies a growing commitment to the exchange of knowledge and ideas in the field of optics and photonics and support of JEOS:RP.

Together, these societies are expected to facilitate strengthening the journal's content, foster international knowledge exchange, and collectively contribute to its ongoing development. Researchers, professionals, and enthusiasts in the optical sciences can anticipate an enriched journal experience as a result of this collaborative endeavour. We anticipate exciting developments ahead as these societies work together to elevate the journal's standing within the optical sciences community.