Name
Opening knowledge: the future of scholarly publishing
Date & Time
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location Name
Bradman Theatre
Description
Universities across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand are joining forces to reshape the global landscape of scholarly publishing. This session unpacks the sector-wide push for sustainable and equitable academic publishing, exploring how collective negotiation, innovation and partnership can create a more transparent, affordable and impactful research ecosystem.
Speakers
Jane Angel, CEO, Council of Australasian University Librarians
Professor Virginia Barbour, Editor in Chief, MJA
Professor Kathy Bowrey, Professor, Faculty of Law and Justice, UNSW Sydney
Professor Sue Harrison, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innvovation), The University of Queensland
Professor Virginia Barbour, Editor in Chief, MJA
Professor Kathy Bowrey, Professor, Faculty of Law and Justice, UNSW Sydney
Professor Sue Harrison, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innvovation), The University of Queensland