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Business school lecturer had been sacked for ‘unsatisfactory performance’ related to research publishing targets
ViewPandemic has increased financial and family stress, report says
Pandemic has increased financial and family stress, report says
University survey highlights ‘serious psychological distress’ caused by Covid-19
ViewAuckland supports stranded students with online internships
Auckland supports stranded students with online internships
International students affected by coronavirus travel restrictions will be matched to a variety of employers
ViewEnvironmental lawyer to lead NZ freshwater planning reforms
Environmental lawyer to lead NZ freshwater planning reforms
Government initiative aims to improve environmental outcomes for rivers, streams, lakes and wetlands
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ViewMy winning proposal: Crossing continents with EU partners
My winning proposal: Crossing continents with EU partners
NHMRC top-up grants allow Australian health researchers to take part in EU-funded projects
ViewLockdown lessons: Finding funding wins in a pandemic
Lockdown lessons: Finding funding wins in a pandemic
Remote working has given research offices the opportunity to deliver more, says Dipti Pandya
ViewConsumer confidence driven to ‘all-time low’ by Covid-19
Consumer confidence driven to ‘all-time low’ by Covid-19
Australians are moving from spending to saving, Queensland study finds
ViewSydney plant scientists to help create Indigenous grains industry
Sydney plant scientists to help create Indigenous grains industry
Researchers and community leaders plan NSW grains industry based on local seeds and grasses
ViewClimate map to help Australia’s vineyards plan for drought
Climate map to help Australia’s vineyards plan for drought
University of Tasmania atlas ‘will provide climate predictions up to 2100 in an accessible form’
ViewMy winning proposals: An STFC and Royal Society double hit
My winning proposals: An STFC and Royal Society double hit
The astronomer who won one prestigious fellowship at the third attempt, but accepted another
ViewCRC leader resigns after decade as advocate for industry research
CRC leader resigns after decade as advocate for industry research
Peacock has ‘cemented CRCs as a vital link between business and public research organisations’
ViewDesign study looks at challenges of China’s urban development
Design study looks at challenges of China’s urban development
Chongqing project aims to help tackle urbanisation problems in China and Australia
ViewArdern launches Labour campaign for September election
Ardern launches Labour campaign for September election
Prime minister pledges investment in renewable energy research and business innovation if re-elected
ViewNew Zealand education minister takes charge of health portfolio
New Zealand education minister takes charge of health portfolio
Hipkins now responsible for three major portfolios after health minister’s resignation
ViewGrains industry ‘struggling to meet demand for digital skills’
Grains industry ‘struggling to meet demand for digital skills’
Businesses find it difficult to attract specialist researchers to regional towns, report says
ViewEducation system leaves students ‘dependent on instruction’
Education system leaves students ‘dependent on instruction’
Traditional assessments do not prepare students for finding employment or overcoming challenges, says Melbourne report
ViewSubmerged Indigenous cultural sites found in WA waters
Submerged Indigenous cultural sites found in WA waters
Researcher says that for archaeologists in Australia, ‘the next great frontier is underwater’
ViewLoss of rural newspapers risks silencing environmental concerns
Loss of rural newspapers risks silencing environmental concerns
Cost-cutting measures will deprive communities of a vital source of information, says academic
ViewCovid-19 closures leave art collections struggling to survive
Covid-19 closures leave art collections struggling to survive
Advocacy group for university art museums tells inquiry of ‘significant gaps’ in government’s pandemic response
ViewOverseas students exploited as cheap labour, report says
Overseas students exploited as cheap labour, report says
Academics call for urgent reforms to Australia’s labour enforcement and student visa conditions
ViewGovernment funds industry research hubs at five universities
Government funds industry research hubs at five universities
Centres will foster academia-business relationships and ‘find practical solutions to national challenges’
ViewDegrees ‘must help NZ doctors deal with social inequalities’
Degrees ‘must help NZ doctors deal with social inequalities’
Socially disadvantaged people have problems that textbooks cannot solve, says GP
ViewRainbow Warrior attack ‘helped shape NZ’s independent identity’
Rainbow Warrior attack ‘helped shape NZ’s independent identity’
French bombing of anti-nuclear ship ‘made a big impression on NZ’s approach to international politics’
ViewMedical student wins scholarship for asbestos cancer research
Medical student wins scholarship for asbestos cancer research
University of Western Australia researcher aims to improve treatments for mesothelioma
ViewTehan names university advisory groups for research and industry
Tehan names university advisory groups for research and industry
Vice-chancellors will advise on research as part of economic recovery and improved cooperation with businesses
ViewStudy of Pacific farm workers ‘reveals NZ regional media flaws’
Study of Pacific farm workers ‘reveals NZ regional media flaws’
Journalists ‘did not paint a full picture’ of migrant labour scheme
ViewStudents wary of continuation of online courses
Students wary of continuation of online courses
Lack of consultation on universities’ decisions leaves students confused, uncertain and stressed, says union president
ViewEconomists warn of losses from ‘closing out’ Chinese investment
Economists warn of losses from ‘closing out’ Chinese investment
Australian government should have more faith in its ability to regulate foreign investment, say researchers
ViewRacism causes lifelong harm to health, says research institute
Racism causes lifelong harm to health, says research institute
Call for government to take urgent action to address racism as driver of ill health
ViewTehan wants vice-chancellors to help design industry linkage fund
Tehan wants vice-chancellors to help design industry linkage fund
Minister invites nominations for panel members to guide STEM-focused academia-industry programme
ViewHigh Court harassment inquiry ‘shows need for culture change’
High Court harassment inquiry ‘shows need for culture change’
Call for urgent reform to ensure women in the law profession feel safe at work
ViewCovid-19 impacts on women in science ‘could last generations’
Covid-19 impacts on women in science ‘could last generations’
Joint statement calls on universities to commit to a range of support actions
ViewCSIRO to axe 40 jobs from national energy research projects
CSIRO to axe 40 jobs from national energy research projects
Cuts ‘reflect shift towards renewable energy’, but staff representatives say specialist capabilities will be lost
ViewCovid-19 lays bare fragile financing of university research
Covid-19 lays bare fragile financing of university research
Falling international student fees and lack of government support worry former ARC chief
ViewAUT journalists to work on Pacific climate and Covid-19 news
AUT journalists to work on Pacific climate and Covid-19 news
Collaboration will ‘increase coverage of issues such as sustainable development and climate change’
ViewMen on campus must call out bad behaviour, says Canterbury study
Men on campus must call out bad behaviour, says Canterbury study
Researchers outline steps that men can take to create an inclusive and supportive academic environment
ViewAll news to be reviewed for budget cuts under ABC plan
All news to be reviewed for budget cuts under ABC plan
Broadcaster to restructure programmes and cut up to 250 jobs following federal budget freeze