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QUT Revives Meanjin, Ensures Editorial Independence

2/11/2026

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  • Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has acquired Meanjin, returning it to Brisbane.
  • Meanjin was founded in 1940 and was owned by Melbourne University Press, which closed it in September 2025 for financial reasons.
  • The closure drew backlash from the literary community.
  • The University of Melbourne denied involvement in the closure decision.
  • Prof Margaret Sheil, vice-chancellor of QUT, pledged to maintain Meanjin's editorial independence as it joins School of Creative Arts.