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ViewMinister ‘should step in to reduce university losses from pandemic’

Policy analyst calls on Tehan to postpone performance-based funding targets and increase maximum grants

ViewCSIRO starts testing two possible vaccines for Covid-19

Trials of UK and US vaccines will be carried out over next three months

ViewCharities to be hit hard by virus crisis, says visiting academic

Government assistance required ‘to save vital part of NZ infrastructure’

ViewGovernment revises lockdown ban on community news

Minister expands classification of essential media services in response to public concerns

ViewRift in US-China relations could harm Australia’s global position

Country needs a ‘clear and consistent voice’ in high-level discussions about life after Covid-19

ViewScience group calls for grants scheme to boost industry R&D

Tax breaks and money for startups ‘can help R&D recover from Covid-19 crisis’

ViewNational virus rescue package ‘must aim to achieve change’

Economic assistance should look to the future as well as saving successful businesses, says academic

ViewCommunity newspaper ban ‘ignores rural media’s crucial role’

Massey academic says that small towns need their local papers to continue publishing during lockdown

ViewStrict social distancing ‘could control virus within three months’

Firm rules must be enforced early on, says computer scientist

ViewNHMRC cancels 2020 grants for high-performing research teams

Synergy Grants shelved to ease pressure on peer reviewers during coronavirus crisis

ViewFree online course to help rural doctors offer telehealth services

University aims to support health professionals in moving away from reliance on face-to-face consultations

ViewTourism’s loss in virus crisis ‘could be gain for rental market’

Investors may decide to switch from ‘Airbnb model’ to longer-term tenure, says La Trobe academic

ViewAdapt bushfire plan to guide self-isolation, say psychologists

Murdoch mental health academics recommend limiting exposure to news reports and social media

ViewAcademy calls on government to publish Covid-19 policy data

Transparency must be at the core of the national response, says Australian Academy of Science

ViewScientists develop ‘pandemic drone’ to monitor crowds

Technology can be used to detect coronavirus symptoms in public places

ViewSummer survey reveals recent ‘dramatic loss’ of NZ glacier ice

Glaciers also affected by smoke and ash from Australian bushfires

ViewCapacity to track virus infections in NZ ‘must be expanded’

Beating Covid-19 requires a major improvement in finding and isolating cases, says Otago epidemiologist

ViewArts industries ‘need targeted support’ to cope with job losses

Many entertainment workers and university-employed artists could be pushed into poverty, says union

ViewIncome-contingent loans ‘could help beat Covid-19 recession’

Financial help for businesses and individuals should be modelled on student loans, says economist

ViewCanterbury academic to lead study on mass shooting trauma

Researchers aim to improve support for healthcare workers who provide emergency response to traumatic events

ViewArdern announces NZ lockdown to stop spread of coronavirus

University campuses to close as restrictions raised to highest possible level for next four weeks

ViewVirus crisis putting ‘enormous pressure’ on university teachers

Casual staff are being thrown into online teaching without formal tech training, say unions

ViewVictorian premier defies Morrison with Covid-19 school closures

Other states likely to follow suit after Victoria goes against federal coronavirus guidelines

ViewWollongong vice-chancellor announces decision to step down

University praises ‘exceptional leader’ who has strengthened its academic and research reputation

ViewFood and nutrition must be taught as life skills, says academic

Good food education is ‘critical to tackling obesity and setting up healthy behaviours for life’

ViewTasmania leads global research to map marine predator movement

Tracking programme identifies areas of particularly high biodiversity and biomass

ViewFederal campaign to support universities during virus crisis

Government programme promotes digital study and provides social media support for staff and students

ViewBlood samples map immune system recovery from Covid-19

Melbourne researchers aim to roll out sampling programme nationally to assist in fight against coronavirus

ViewAustralia gets $12m shot in the arm for social science

Australian Research Council scheme offers rare opportunity for social sciences and humanities researchers

ViewThe four helpful people you need as an early-career researcher

When you start your career, you need to ask for help—but from whom?