Charles Darwin University Library
Unlocking Knowledge: Community and Research Connections in the Northern Territory
Monday 20th October, at 12 noon ACST
ONLINE via Zoom: Register here
Join us for a lively panel discussion about how knowledge is created, shared, and safeguarded for research in the Northern Territory. Charles Darwin University Library is hosting an online panel discussion on the 2025 theme of Who Owns Our Knowledge?
Hear from academics, Indigenous knowledge holders, and community representatives about:
- Ethical sharing and community-led research
- Open Access and Knowledge Ownership
- Emerging challenges with AI and data use
CDU Library launching “Knowledge Keepers” – an Open Access Card Game
Friday 24th October, at 12noon ACST
IN PERSON at CDU Library, L2 Danala – Education and City Precinct, Cavanagh Street, Darwin City.
Register here (for catering purposes)
Designed to increase engagement with and educate about Open Access concepts in a fun and approachable way, the game “Knowledge Keepers” will be launched and played in the Library during this event, and can also be downloaded online under a creative commons license.
Deakin University Library
Who owns our knowledge? A conversation
Thursday 23 October, 10–11am AEDT
ONLINE via zoom: Register here
Join Deakin Library for a thought-provoking panel discussion exploring the 2025 Open Access Week theme, “Who owns our knowledge?”. Facilitated by Dr Danny Kingsley, this seminar brings together diverse voices from across Deakin University to unpack the systems, structures and stories that shape how knowledge is created, shared and valued.
Our panellists will reflect on:
- Who has access to education and research
- How knowledge is produced and disseminated
- Where knowledge originates
- Whose voices are recognised and amplified
This timely conversation invites us to consider the ethics and equity of knowledge, and the role open access plays in shaping the future of research, teaching and learning.
James Cook University Library
Presentation of awards
Monday 20th October, 3pm AEST
IN PERSON at JCU Libraries, Cairns and Townsville.
- HDR Open Access Advocate Award 2025
- ECR Open Access Champion Award 2025
- Open Education Champion Award 2025
- JCU Open eBook Excellence and Impact Award 2025
Open Access and Copyright in the age of AI
Thursday 23rd October 2.00pm AEST
ONLINE Join us for “Open Access and Copyright in the Age of AI”, a lively panel exploring how generative technologies are reshaping our understanding of creativity, ownership, and access to knowledge. From the ethics of AI training on copyrighted works to the future of open scholarship, our speakers will probe whether existing frameworks can survive the rapid evolution of machine authorship. This discussion invites scholars, artists, and technologists alike to imagine what intellectual property, and intellectual freedom, might mean in the AI era.
Facilitator:
Distinguished Professor Dean Jerry is a Professor in Aquaculture and the Director of the ARC Research Hub for Supercharging Tropical Aquaculture Through Genetic Solutions and the Tropical Futures Institute, JCU Singapore.
Panellists:
- Carlo Iacono is the University Librarian, Charles Sturt University where he leads a dynamic team focused on enhancing student experience and modernising library services.
- Ian Atkinson is the Director, AI@JCU and his research focuses on advanced ICT and HPC technologies, with significant contributions to regional innovation.
- Karnika Bansal is a Lecturer of Law in the College of Business, Law, and Governance at JCU whose expertise lies in intellectual property law, particularly copyright law.
- Wayne Bradshaw is Research Services Officer at JCU Library and is currently working with a team led by Mark Bassett on issues with the use of AI detectors in assessment.
August-October 2025 Bring Out Your Dead; Green Open Access Competition 2025 More information
University of Southern Queensland
Round Table: Attracting opportunity: Perspectives of returning and new authors to open educational resources
Tuesday 21st October, at 10:30 – 12 pm AEST
ONLINE via Zoom: Register here
Abstract:
This event will delve into the experiences of returning and new authors. The session will explore the the authors’ journey through the book creation process, and the benefits, including the extension of their academic and professional reach.
Returning authors, Drs Anna Chruscik and Louisa Windus initially adapted an Open Stax textbook to create ‘Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology‘. They have embarked on a new project; a six volume set entitled ‘Biosciences for the Health Professionals’, the first of which has already been published.
New author Dr Chris Kossen was inspired to create his book ‘Microlearning – Engaging Learning Experiences Made Easy‘ based on research and practice leading to a national teaching award. Since publication, Dr Kossen has attracted international collaboration, and research dissemination opportunities.
Dr Govind Krishnamoorthy has just finished a third volume dealing with Trauma Informed Practice, titled ‘Recovery and Resilience at School’ written with Dr Kay Ayre (University of Western Australia) and Dr Dayna Schimke University of Southern Queensland). This text provides interest as it converted an existing podcast series into a textbook, and provides diverse, authentic, and international practitioner perspectives.
The authors will share practical insights on open publishing and provide reflections on how this has enhanced their academic and research profiles.
Open to AI: Oversharing in a data hungry time
Wednesday 22 October, 10.00-11.00am AEST
ONLINE via Zoom: Register here
Abstract: Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) present researchers with the opportunity to enhance their capacity to conduct research. They also present new ways in which researchers might unintentionally breach accepted research ethics and integrity standards, as well as challenges to the notions of knowledge ownership and attribution. This webinar will present a basic introduction to some of the more common AI technologies that have become so prevalent in the modern world, then cover the rigour, ethics, integrity, and data ownership pitfalls to be wary of before discussing the potential open access implications at a time when the demand for knowledge as a resource is so indiscriminate.