Australia & NZ News

Australian higher education leaders told to make compliance part of business as usual

“Wait-and-see attitude” is not enough, technologists say

This week: genomics funding, data sharing and an ARC response to a critical report

New Zealand coalition deal confirms science and education ministers and points to sector shake-ups
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Insights from a Research Professional News survey into the evolving global landscape for research services

Three New Zealand centres share achievements including establishing Māori astronomical event as public holiday

This week: Education New Zealand changes, a biodiversity map and a court case

Australian academies raise further concerns over proposal affecting science collaboration

Institutional investigations are a maze of poor communication and unclear guidance, national committee says

This week: industry PhDs, a charter on sexual harm and funding for intelligence research

Health Research Council of New Zealand says ethics committees must clarify role of “co-researchers”

Document dating from 2022 emphasises Australian Research Council’s bureaucracy, risk-averse culture and low sector confidence

Chief scientist says narrow focus is disadvantaging women and other underrepresented groups

The second of two articles on fostering valuable interdisciplinary collaborations

This week: science medals, vice-chancellor concerns, union wishes and Rhodes scholars

Call follows survey showing New Zealanders feel ill informed

Australian Department of Defence proposal would increase penalties for sharing sensitive research

Draft Australian strategy for digital research resources warns of “cohesion challenges”

This week: mRNA capability, science in the legal system and an ARC appointment

Research codes nixed and descriptions updated ahead of 2026 assessment exercise

Strategy and scholarships announced to improve two-way mobility and collaborative research

Australian public universities were ineligible for income support scheme during Covid-19 pandemic

The first of two articles on fostering valuable interdisciplinary collaborations

Scientists’ association says next research minister must regain sector’s confidence

This week: Covid recovery efforts, international students and remote education

Australian Department of Home Affairs report says foreign intelligence services aim to recruit “disgruntled” insiders

Funding goes to areas including disease preparedness, astronomy and data sharing

This week: Group of Eight’s UK partnership, CSIRO helps larger firms and ARC linkage grants

Fund provides backing for 123 new research projects

State looks to new technologies to meet carbon emissions challenge

Australian science academy warns of security issues and increased barriers to partnerships

Government officials are thrilled with New Zealand’s early success in winning Horizon Europe grants

This week: Rutherford awards end, overview of NZ research data, bird-flu warning

Food-science institute and Auckland university make the most from their research

AAMRI lists urgent actions to fight gender-based workplace risks

Funding of A$220 million offered as ARC tries to reduce wasted effort

Maori-led research would focus more on structural issues