Australia & NZ News

ViewGovernment backs taskforce’s work on foreign interference

University Foreign Interference Taskforce praised by Australian government, but ARC performance is under review

ViewWestern Australia aims for health leadership with 10-year strategy

State’s first medical research strategy focuses on infrastructure and staffing

ViewAustralia ‘ahead of the game’ on quantum

Chief scientist says quantum research is a national strength that must be further developed

ViewAustralia news roundup: 14-20 February

This week: grants criticism, a defence programme and a resurgence in international student numbers

ViewBring Australia’s R&D spending up to speed, government told

Falling levels of research spending criticised by sector in pre-budget submissions

ViewUniversities make case for share of A$15bn reconstruction fund

Basic research is needed to feed innovation pipeline, Australian inquiry told

ViewChange grants system to retain researchers, government urged

Australian medical institutes say early difficulty in winning funding is causing an “exodus” of talent

ViewForced swim test to continue in NSW animal research

State government of New South Wales rejects recommendations of parliamentary animal welfare inquiry

ViewAustralia news roundup: 7-13 February

This week: university-industry grants, AI cheating and A$310 million from the Medical Research Future Fund

ViewPhDs under pressure

Study outlines impact of Covid-19 on PhD students’ mental health

ViewTime to rethink research, Australian government told

Science academy’s pre-budget submission slams “inefficient system” and low investment in R&D

ViewMore research needed on climate adaptation, university event hears

Australia is “grossly underinvesting in adaptation research” as it focuses on reducing carbon

View‘Australia’s future is in peril,’ says departing ANU vice-chancellor

Nobel laureate Brian Schmidt fires research funding salvo as he announces intention to step down

ViewAustralia news roundup: 31 January to 6 February

This week: US tech collaboration, education department changes and a Macfarlane Burnet online collection

ViewR&D needs better coordination, Australian government told

Cooperative Research Australia says successful CRC model should be expanded and built upon

ViewAustralian archives and libraries left waiting for budget lifeline

National Cultural Policy promises more attention to resources but provides few funding details

ViewAustralian mental health research fund set for reboot

Streamlined priorities and clearer guidelines on the way for national research mission

ViewReach ‘world standard’ or lose university status, institutions told

Updated guidance says well-established Australian universities must prove quality of at least half their research

ViewA$15bn National Reconstruction Fund still taking shape

Australian Senate inquiry asks for more time to report as deadline for legislation nears

ViewAustralia news roundup: 24-30 January

This week: DNA reforms in Queensland and logistical issues around the return of Chinese students

ViewCracks in the system

Full review of Australian Research Council reveals widespread calls for change

ViewNew South Wales announces A$40m biosciences boost

Biosciences Fund will support research in agriculture, medical sciences and clean energy

ViewAustralia signs up to Unesco education treaty

Universities welcome move to improve mutual recognition of qualifications between countries

ViewCooperative Research Centres programme to switch focus

Change of priorities announced alongside funding of A$44 million for projects including electric aviation

ViewAustralia news roundup: 17-23 January

This week: a clinical trials framework, international student costs, women in Stem and drone research

ViewUniversities Accord submissions show basic-applied schism

Review of Australian university system hears differing views on research and commercialisation

ViewScrap ministerial veto and Nits, universities tell ARC review

Sheil review hears of sector-wide concern about administration and focus of Australian Research Council

ViewVisa system to blame for brain drain, say vice-chancellors

Australian universities tell migration review to fix red tape and improve treatment of top talent

ViewCRCs achieve ‘excellent economic outcomes’, study finds

Long-awaited report backs Australia’s Cooperative Research Centres

ViewIndian student numbers bounce back in Australia

Latest figures and trade deal raise hopes of stronger relationship