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

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

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

Australian Senate inquiry asks for more time to report as deadline for legislation nears
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This week: DNA reforms in Queensland and logistical issues around the return of Chinese students

Full review of Australian Research Council reveals widespread calls for change

Universities welcome move to improve mutual recognition of qualifications between countries

Universities welcome move to improve mutual recognition of qualifications between countries

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

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

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

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

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

Latest figures and trade deal raise hopes of stronger relationship

This week: emissions reduction, animal resources, drug trials and a medical appointment

Long-awaited report backs Australia’s Cooperative Research Centres

Researchers should watch Australia’s ARC review and New Zealand’s changes to its systems

Science academy takes aim at ‘sloppy thinking’ in terms of reference for upcoming universities accord

Universities and learned academies call for Australian Research Council to back basic work

This week: A$400 million for medical moonshots and a pause on Engagement and Impact assessment

Universities stress importance of foreign students as pre-departure testing begins for people flying from China

ARC grant rows, new ministers and more—the biggest Australian research stories of the year

Changes at the top and a tentative post-Covid reopening defined Australia and New Zealand’s year

Parliamentary inquiry hears of red tape and misconceptions around Australia’s multibillion-dollar foreign student sector

Misaligned priorities and issues of trust hamper commercialisation of results, nationwide seminar hears

This week: the ARC’s first chief research officer, collaborative robotics and wildlife training for biologists

Proposal could see creation of dedicated environment authority, as well as nationwide data system

Union would create stronger research capacities and attract more international students, partners say

Ed Husic said government’s approach was “founded on collaboration, cooperation between research and industry”

“Game-changing” international project two decades in the making breaks ground in Western Australia

Importance of controversial statements will be watered down to reduce government influence

Commercialisation package debated after Australian government reintroduces proposals formerly put on ice

This week: SKA construction, emergency at the Great Barrier Reef and universities accord feedback

Academics in Australia are struggling to help disadvantaged students who reach university

Australian climate council urges redress of “decade of cuts” as country struggles to adapt

Higher education regulator considering changes to become more adaptable and deal with new challenges

This week: a Stem review, the prime minister’s science prizes and blue carbon research