Updates to Publisher Agreements from 2026
December 18: Update to include information about new agreement with Elsevier
Our agreements with major publishers continue to support open access publishing and provide reading access for students and staff.
Latest updates:
In-principle agreement reached with global academic publisher Elsevier (December 18)
New agreements signed with Springer Nature and Wiley (November 28)
landmark new open access agreement with publisher Taylor & Francis and a pause in national negotiations with Elsevier for a new agreement for 2026 (November 13)
Note: Some aspects of this announcement have now been superseded
We continue to support the University of Sydney community to access journal content and identify appropriate high-quality publishing options for research. Read our advice below and contact the Library for specialist support.
A full list of publisher agreements can be found on the Library website.
New and revised agreements for 2026
Many of our new agreements with major publishers now include uncapped publishing. This means authors face no restrictions on publishing, ensuring greater clarity.
- Springer Nature
Uncapped Gold OA and hybrid OA publishing - Wiley
Uncapped Gold OA and hybrid OA publishing, with a sufficient allocation cap - Taylor & Francis
Uncapped publishing in Gold OA and hybrid OA publishing - Elsevier
Uncapped hybrid OA publishing across the full Elsevier portfolio including Cell Press and the Lancet. 15% discount on Gold OA titles. - Cambridge University Press
Uncapped publishing in Gold OA and hybrid OA publishing - Oxford University Press
Agreement now includes publishing in:
- Geophysical Journal International
- Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
- Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society: Letters
- RAS Techniques and Instruments
Support
We can also support you with:
guidance on publishing your work
information about other open access options available
Related information
Contact
Contact the Library for specialist help with publishing journal articles.