Australia & NZ News

Abusive comments from students can do real damage—but machine learning could reduce the harm

Universities lament hit to international student revenues and consider other operating models

Fast-paced Australian grant cycles work against meaningful engagement, Indigenous experts say

Universities hope for a rebound as borders fully reopen after two and a half years
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This week: pay talks, an HIV plan, a departing health director-general and Antarctic open days

Western Australian government in negotiations to save Animal Resources Centre, amid fresh animal welfare calls

Western Australian government in negotiations to save Animal Resources Centre, amid fresh animal welfare calls

Larry Marshall says Australia must boost research to cope with “a tidal wave of disruption”

Speakers say new generation in New Zealand is getting results by incorporating Indigenous perspectives

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Survey shows limited understanding and high concern about use of animals in Australian scientific research

Australian defence research priorities revealed in second round of national funding programme

Government-backed New Zealand fund issues guidance for 2023 round

This week: Māori professional development, Indian collaboration and concerns over a biodiversity plan

This week: health research commercialisation, carbon credits, an agriculture collective and a satellite launch

Better ecological monitoring and use of genetics recommended in New Zealand

Discussion paper from Australian council suggests Investigator Grants may get gender quotas

Farmers and borders need expert help as disease threatens Australia, scientists say

How an Australian billionaire is funding research with mining profits

With the right skills, non-US scientists can unlock overlooked American funders like the BrightFocus Foundation

This week: greenhouse gas research, dairy awards, overseas study and tuition fees

New Zealand science initiatives publish national guidance on working with Māori custodians

Minister emphasises fair access and international retention, as productivity chief warns of diminishing research returns

Australian scientists demand immediate action as more species come under threat and environmental measures plummet

Future Pathways feedback highlights issues with priorities, career precarity and infrastructure in New Zealand

Australian Research Council funding programmes back 10 new centres

National snapshot of research and data shows methods are not keeping pace with change

This week: a skills summit, Victorian university finances and a health accelerator

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Net zero in Australia is possible by 2050 but needs coordination and “social licence”

National health snapshot shows uptick in 2019-20, while academy aims to improve use of research

Bilateral deal agreed as Horizon Europe access moves closer for New Zealand

This week: National Science Challenge consolidation, medical association liquidation and longitudinal research celebration

This week: a data deal, graduation rates, a health push and creative arts integrity guidance

Māori health studies, treatments for newborns and opioid replacement research all win funding

ARC chief executive welcomes “great opportunity to review our purpose and functions and modernise”