Australia & NZ News

ViewCovid-19 trials in Australia ineffective, say researchers

Journal articles highlight need for central coordination of trials

ViewHealth gets lion’s share of Queensland’s research dollars

Annual report shows rise in state government’s R&D expenditure, with health agency spending the most

ViewRestructuring plans put jobs in danger at Australian universities

Cost-cutting measures hit staff around the country, with 200 jobs to go at La Trobe

ViewCSIRO programme aims to repurpose drugs to treat Covid-19

Collaborative research project to test and fast-track existing medications

ViewAustralia news roundup: 13-19 July

This week: a biosolids training centre, a space launch licence and lockdown-affected classes

ViewWhen is a university not a university?

Australian institutions could lose university status if their research does not measure up

ViewGender inequality in science deepened by Covid, study finds

“Blurring between life and work has deep impacts” on women in Stem, says Australian academy

ViewResearch funding ‘should be tied to Indigenous capacity building’

Success of Covid-19 response shows importance of Indigenous self-determination in Australia, health experts say

ViewHealth and manufacturing dominate ARC fellowships round

Australian Research Council awards A$53.7 million to 17 leading researchers

ViewSupply of research animals under threat in Australia

Closure of country’s main supplier of laboratory animals could be “catastrophic” for research

ViewAustralia news roundup: 29 June to 12 July

This week: Murdoch at risk, visas for medical scientists and funding for the National Archives

ViewChanging the rules of the game

Do moves to tackle concerns about manipulation in Australia’s research assessment systems go far enough?

ViewWorld’s largest telescope array gets go-ahead for construction

“Ecstatic” Square Kilometre Array head hails major step towards “largest science facility of its kind”

ViewCovid ‘has changed research collaboration permanently’

The pandemic has led to greater openness and sharing, Australian Academy of Science webinar hears

ViewPandemic effects ‘yet to be felt in full’ by Australian universities

Auditors in three states say universities are financially stable but face longer-term risks

ViewThree more Cooperative Research Centres funded

Australian centres on carbon, marine industries and digital finance will be supported for 10 years

ViewResearchers back move to list Great Barrier Reef as endangered

Environment minister criticises Unesco recommendation but researchers call for scientific rather than political response

ViewCost-cutting reforms confirmed at Newcastle

Australian university aims to save A$35 million a year with staff cuts and restructure

ViewAustralia news roundup: 22-28 June

This week: an AI push, a renewed panel on education standards and an infrastructure consultation

ViewUniversity audit reveals surprise increase in overseas enrolments

Two universities in New South Wales experienced unexpected leap in international enrolments in early 2021

ViewQueensland budget backs industry R&D partnerships

State appoints next chief entrepreneur and provides funding boost for clean energy, defence and aerospace

ViewResearch evaluation framework set for shake-up

Australian Research Council promises less red tape and greater focus on open access

ViewImprove social engagement in climate research, academies say

Coalition of academies publishes plan for Australia-wide action on reaching net zero by 2050

ViewAustralia news roundup: 15-21 June

This week: returning international students, protection of coasts and criticism of the federal budget

ViewWho is watching Australia’s academics?

Concern is mounting over monitoring of researchers by intelligence agencies and others

ViewSmall businesses lack trust in research links, study finds

Researchers and small businesses in Australia “need to understand each other’s capabilities, priorities and objectives”

ViewDecision to end China deal ‘informed by science strategy’

Non-renewal of Australian-Chinese collaboration on ocean warming is not due to security concerns, says CSIRO

ViewUse LGBTQI community expertise, researchers told

Australian health collective calls for more inclusive research

ViewCitizen science projects funded

Australian government provides A$3.8 million for projects involving citizens in research

ViewAustralia news roundup: 8-14 June

This week: a ‘starshot’, academic stress, international students and a tax shock for Victorian universities