A new five-year agreement between the Australian Academy of Science and CSIRO continues a long-standing collaboration to support CSIRO’s 15 Journals of Scientific Research.
These journals are published by CSIRO Publishing, an editorially independent publishing unit within CSIRO. Each year, over 1,000 high-quality, internationally significant articles are published, with a particular focus on Australia and the surrounding region.
The latest agreement, which runs to the end of 2029, confirms the joint commitment of CSIRO and the Academy to champion Australia’s contribution to international scientific research.
“Both organisations recognise the importance of international research in expanding knowledge and delivering innovative solutions to society, industry and the environment,” Academy Chief Executive Anna-Maria Arabia said.
“Working together, we can ensure best practice in peer review continues to underpin science.”
The agreement also recognises the importance of open science, and of diversity and inclusion.
Editorial policy for the journals is developed by a Board of Standards, which is jointly chaired by CSIRO and the Academy.
“Our partnership enables us to maintain the high standard of the journals and to contribute to important discussions on the future direction of scientific and academic publishing. This is particularly important as the use of AI in scientific research and publishing evolves.
“The Academy will continue to explore how we can work with CSIRO to demonstrate the value of science and capture and share knowledge for future generations.
“I encourage Academy Fellows and other scientists to submit articles for publication in CSIRO’s journals, supporting Australian science content and publishing,” Ms Arabia said.
CSIRO Chief Executive Dr Doug Hilton said the partnership between the Australian Academy of Science and CSIRO has been built on shared principles.
“From maintaining a trusted archive of scientific endeavour, to the governance of how we publish research outcomes, we are committed to opening up discovery and access to impactful science.
“Ultimately this partnership will facilitate the use of rigorous, evidence-based science to help solve some of the major challenges facing our world today,” he said.
The CSIRO-owned journals covered by the agreement are:
In addition to the CSIRO-owned journals above, CSIRO Publishing publishes 15 journals on behalf of science-related organisations, such as the Academy’s journal Historical Records of Australian Science.
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