Charles Sturt will be hosting various events and professional development opportunities throughout Open Access Week. Details will be posted here as they become available.

What is International Open Access Week?

International Open Access Week is an annual, global campaign held during the last full week of October that raises awareness and fosters engagement in open access to scholarly research and knowledge. Established in 2008 by the Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC) and partners, it provides a platform for researchers, libraries, institutions, funders, publishers, and communities worldwide to host talks, workshops, and outreach activities promoting free, immediate, and unrestricted access to research outputs.
Open Access Week aims to accelerate the transition toward openness as the default in research dissemination, enhancing the visibility, impact, and equitable sharing of knowledge across disciplines. Each year highlights a specific theme to encourage reflection and discussion on the social, ethical, and policy dimensions of the open scholarship movement.

2025 Theme: "Who Owns Our Knowledge?"

This year's theme asks a pointed question about the present moment and how, in a time of disruption, communities can reassert control over the knowledge they produce. It also challenges us to reflect on not only who has access to education and research, but on how knowledge is created and shared, where it has come from, and whose voices are recognised and valued.
Learn more about this year's theme: https://www.openaccessweek.org/theme