Australia and New Zealand Open Research Network

The Australia and New Zealand Open Research Network (ANZORN) operates as an informal collective emerging from local and institutional communities across the region. With no formal structure, it functions as a collaborative network supporting practitioners of open science and humanities through peer learning, community building, and advocacy for open research practices.

ANZORN maintains an OSF project serving as a clearing house for shared resources, helping communities establish and grow their networks. Local networks operate in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, and New Zealand, with institutional communities like the Deakin Open Research Network (DORN) emerging within these regional hubs.

The network facilitates various activities including journal clubs, workshops, hacky hours, and policy advocacy initiatives. Through their decentralized structure, they promote cross-disciplinary collaboration, resource sharing between institutions, and the development of open research practices adapted to local needs.