Australia & NZ News

ViewLab animal supply to move to private operators

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

ViewAustralia falling behind on R&D, CSIRO chief says

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

ViewNZ research is benefiting from Māori knowledge, seminar hears

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

ViewAttacking your first grant application

Banish your doubting inner voice with this compendium of first-grant advice

ViewPublic wants animal research transparency, study finds

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

ViewGrants flow for intelligence and security research

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

ViewEndeavour Fund bans bids that could aid Russian war effort

Government-backed New Zealand fund issues guidance for 2023 round

ViewNew Zealand news roundup: 21-27 July

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

ViewAustralia news roundup: 19-25 July

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

ViewKnowledge gaps ‘complicate’ sustainable fishing, scientist says

Better ecological monitoring and use of genetics recommended in New Zealand

ViewNHMRC weighs up options to improve gender balance

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

ViewFoot-and-mouth fears put biosecurity in the spotlight

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

ViewGifted: The DIY researcher

How an Australian billionaire is funding research with mining profits

ViewFrom the archive: Open your mind to US Alzheimer’s funding

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

ViewNew Zealand news roundup: 14-20 July

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

ViewMāori research guide released

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

ViewAustralia must retain more international students, says Clare

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

ViewGovernment promises to do better after dire environment report card

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

ViewConsultation responses back changes to NZ research funding

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

ViewIndustry-focused research and training hubs awarded A$47m

Australian Research Council funding programmes back 10 new centres

ViewData management not up to scratch, Australian report says

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

ViewAustralia news roundup: 12-18 July

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

ViewFrom the archive: How not to engage with industry

Four tips to take on board before talking with commercial counterparts

ViewEnergy transition needs a clear research plan, engineers say

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

ViewReal-terms spending on health research jumps in Australia

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

ViewNew Zealand and UK sign science and research deal

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

ViewNew Zealand news roundup: 30 June to 13 July

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

ViewAustralia news roundup: 28 June to 11 July

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

ViewHealth Research Council releases NZ$80m in grants

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

ViewMinister announces review of Australian Research Council

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