Australia & NZ News

ViewDefence law ‘could lead to researcher self-censorship’

Australian academies raise further concerns over proposal affecting science collaboration

ViewAustralian research integrity investigations ‘need to improve’

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

ViewAustralia news roundup: 14-20 November

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

ViewCovert research carries ethical risks, funding body warns

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

ViewReport slams ARC’s ‘limited’ ability to run grants programme

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

ViewResearcher evaluation in Australia ‘not fit for purpose’

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

ViewInterdisciplinary research: events and encouragement

The second of two articles on fostering valuable interdisciplinary collaborations

ViewNew Zealand news roundup: 9-15 November

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

ViewMore public outreach needed on animal research, experts say

Call follows survey showing New Zealanders feel ill informed

ViewScience collaboration may carry jail risk under proposed law

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

ViewDigital progress ‘hampered by staff shortages and inconsistency’

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

ViewAustralia news roundup: 7-13 November

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

ViewUpdate to NZ research evaluation process nears completion

Research codes nixed and descriptions updated ahead of 2026 assessment exercise

ViewAustralia launches strategy to boost education links with India

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

ViewUniversities’ JobKeeper exclusion was ‘appropriate’, report says

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

ViewInterdisciplinary research: the prize and the pitfalls

The first of two articles on fostering valuable interdisciplinary collaborations

ViewMove fast on research, incoming New Zealand government told

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

ViewNew Zealand news roundup: 2-8 November

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

ViewResearch vulnerable to foreign interference, review finds

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

ViewAustralian research infrastructure receives A$650m boost

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

ViewAustralia news roundup: 31 October to 6 November

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

View2023 Marsden round delivers NZ$83.5m

Fund provides backing for 123 new research projects

ViewVictoria bets on quantum solutions to energy puzzles

State looks to new technologies to meet carbon emissions challenge

ViewCollaboration offers big rewards but is ‘risky’, academy says

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

ViewStarting with a bang

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

ViewNew Zealand news roundup: 26 October to 1 November

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

ViewNew Zealand institutions earn NZ$155m from commercialisation

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

ViewAustralia’s medical researchers face high harassment risk

AAMRI lists urgent actions to fight gender-based workplace risks

ViewSuccess rates for Discovery Projects down

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

ViewDrug research should consider Māori perspectives

Maori-led research would focus more on structural issues