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Outcome of October election could change direction of research reforms and alter genetic modification rules

Callaghan Innovation launches service for entrepreneurs in New Zealand

This week: Horizon Europe contact points, Royal Society finances and quantum investment

Endeavour Fund’s 2023 round backs environmental and medical research
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Global report sparks calls to increase research efforts

This week: a Royal Society appointment, Nasa partnerships, kelp concerns and a tuition fee increase

National Party says it wants to rethink NZ$450 million project

New Zealand researchers and politicians outline standpoints in pre-election panel session

This week: policy engagement, sustainable seas and criticism of planned cuts to university allocations

Massey University veterinary science team wins national award for sample-sharing database

Government-backed body should be created to help organisations commercialise research, say business and tech leaders

This week: a fund for marginalised students and criticism of the national research priorities panel

National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research aims to improve New Zealand’s preparation and response

This week: farm emissions, foetal alcohol spectrum disorder and bilateral relations with China

Spending up 67 per cent since 2016, stats body says

Panel led by Healthier Lives chair Jerry Mateparae will recommend priorities by end of 2023

Seminar hears of Horizon Europe developments and next steps in Future Pathways reforms

This week: international education agents, Antarctic science concerns and a reforestation call

Scientists laud new Māori voice in New Zealand conservation targets

National defence strategy for New Zealand focuses on sensitive technologies and scientific cooperation

This week: Māori and Pacific health grants, Auckland data policy and a GM consultation

Government plan shows steady funding levels with no adjustment for inflation

Editorial says existing laws are insufficient to deal with changing needs

This week: a biosecurity push, health service grants and weather forecasting

Sustainable Seas National Science Challenge calls for creation of ocean ministry

This week: attracting international students, agriculture awards and a national aerospace strategy

Government review of funding vital amid “immense challenges”, says Universities NZ’s Cheryl de la Rey

New Zealand’s government proposes loosening rules on genetic technologies in “laboratory settings”

New Zealand’s National Science Challenges should live on in food plan, directors say

This week: Massey cuts, student numbers and Performance-Based Research Fund panels

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New Zealand’s prestigious postdoctoral scheme axed, but replacement unclear

Panel will be created soon to make recommendations, but concerns are raised about consultation process

This week: a guilty plea, Antarctic research and links between climate change and health

Agreement paves way for collaboration on global challenges, despite parliamentary concerns

First round of selections knocked out majority of applications to NZ$80 million fund

Education minister Jan Tinetti announces extra NZ$128 million and promises thorough funding review