Wiley and CAUL announce three-year read and publish agreement
Wiley and the Council of Australasian University Librarians (CAUL) have announced a new three-year open access agreement providing publishing opportunities for researchers at more than 50 universities and research organisations across Australia and New Zealand from 2026 through 2028.
The agreement enables researchers at participating CAUL institutions to access peer-reviewed scholarly content while publishing open access in Wiley’s journals, including unlimited publishing in hybrid journals as well as increased opportunities to publish in Wiley’s 600+ fully open access journals.
Wiley and CAUL have partnered to increase open access publishing among CAUL researchers from 20% to 80%+ in Wiley journals over the last five years. The next phase of the partnership expands publishing options for researchers while introducing AI-powered services to support Australasian research.
“This agreement provides a sustainable model for advancing open access globally, while building on our long-term investment in the region,” said Kathryn Sharples, Group Vice President, Publishing Strategy & Policy at Wiley. “While expanding publication routes for scholars, we are also pleased to offer additional benefits to CAUL member institutions such as AI-powered research capabilities through platforms like Research Exchange and the AI Gateway.”
“The new agreement expands opportunities for researchers to make their research more accessible,” said Hero Macdonald, Chair of CAUL’s Content Procurement Committee. “By expanding open access across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, the agreement helps ensure that publicly funded research is more readily available to the communities it is intended to serve, informing public policy, supporting professional practice, driving innovation, and contributing to better social, economic and health outcomes.”