Australia & NZ News

New Zealanders for Health Research backs some committee recommendations but emphasises need for evidence-based services

This week: science advice for local councils, emission targets and a call for improved pay

Universities “excited” at return of international students from end of July

NZ researchers may get access to European funding programme by next year
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This week: cattle disease elimination, White Island charges, misogyny and a Japan trip

Changing expectations and technology are the big challenges for animal production researchers

Draft adaptation strategy emphasises fact-based policymaking

This week: Antarctic advice, posthumous health data, environmental information and genetic modification

Environment Aotearoa 2022 report calls for better use of environmental research in New Zealand

Holes in biosecurity expertise may leave the country exposed to pest incursions, seminar hears

This week: health research spending, emissions guidelines and funding for Māori-led projects

Motion for change lapses at “extraordinary meeting” of society fellows, but unrest continues

This week: more postgraduate students, tributes to Moana Jackson and support for cannabis research

New Zealand interest group bemoans entry delays as students wait to continue their courses

“Extraordinary meeting” called to deal with unrest

Themes emerge in submissions to consultation on changes the research system in New Zealand

Latest IPCC report points to tensions in agriculture and forestry

This week: the Scott Base redevelopment and a honey research project

New Zealand’s development of blue carbon R&D is “in its infancy”

Postgraduate scholarships have “stagnated” in New Zealand, with significant effects on who can study

This week: Royal Society resignations, health technology support and vaccine development

Auckland universities announce that in-person classes will return in May

Submissions highlighted workforce issues, Māori contributions and the importance of connection and collaboration

This week: mRNA vaccine work, refreshed education boards and a national tea break

New Zealand researchers discussed how they could lead the way in encouraging societal change

Complaint about controversial letter on mātauranga Māori is outside New Zealand organisation’s scope, panel decides

This week: Health Research Council appointments, Antarctic papers and an emissions consultation

New Zealanders for Health Research wants funding model for science to consider NZ needs first

This week: volcanic research communications, exotic forests and gender imbalances in leadership positions

Submissions on New Zealand government’s research funding reforms urge more spending, security and connectivity

New Zealand academics call for inclusive approaches to tackle challenges outlined in climate report

International climate report warns of risks to kelp forests and Pacific islands

This week: potatoes, space collaboration with Germany and welcome clarity on international student cohorts

Union survey finds that staff are not coping with extra demands caused by Covid

This week: women in space, Covid guidance for universities and a Treaty of Waitangi appointment

New Zealand’s national cancer agency calls for better use of research to inform lifestyle changes

Submission to review of New Zealand’s R&D funding system calls for balance, not replacement