Australia & NZ News

ViewNational forestry research institute reports revenue growth

New Zealand agency’s annual report celebrates higher-than-expected revenues and opening of flagship innovation building

ViewBiotech industry calls for rethink on genetic technologies

“Confused and costly regulation” disadvantages New Zealand, submission on hazardous substances bill says

ViewNew Zealand news roundup: 11-17 November

This week: Health Research Council deadlines, Rutherford Discovery Fellowships and a survey of scientists

ViewNZ moots ‘huge change’ in ‘once in career’ R&D funding reform

New model could involve baseline institutional funding and mission-led funding for national priorities

ViewNew Zealand signs up to global methane pledge

COP26: national climate plan still being formed as methane commitment causes farming industry backlash

ViewNew Zealand news roundup: 4-10 November

This week: plant breeding, mandatory vaccinations and biomedical research spending

ViewFuture agriculture ‘requires more collaborative approach’

Interdisciplinary effort needed to establish regenerative agriculture in New Zealand, Landcare Research says

ViewSpace science boosted in Marsden Fund awards

Annual grants programme supports New Zealand’s cooperation with European space project

ViewNew Zealand news roundup: 28 October to 3 November

This week: cannabis research, Endeavour Fund assessors and returning international students

ViewNew Zealand kickstarts major R&D reform process

Government issues discussion paper on the future of the nation’s research system

ViewNo ‘sugarcoating’ New Zealand’s research flaws, minister says

Latest statistics show slow growth in R&D spending

ViewNew Zealand news roundup: 21-27 October

This week: a water-measuring device, an innovation crowdfunding appeal and a Wellington appointment

ViewNew Zealand plummets in world innovation ranking

Auckland researcher says country must move to open sharing of intellectual property

ViewHigher education research standards set for reform

Public consultation begins on assessment of research quality through New Zealand’s Performance-Based Research Fund

ViewNew Zealand news roundup: 14-20 October

This week: redevelopment of the Scott Base Antarctic research centre and calls for RNA investment

ViewResearch crucial to carbon reduction plan, government says

New Zealand’s emissions plan develops with commitment to 2 per cent of GDP for research

ViewNew Zealand news roundup: 7-13 October

This week: genetic research, invasive species and regenerative agriculture

ViewEndeavour Fund asks applicants to identify ‘sensitive’ research

Changes to New Zealand fund in 2022 include “dual use” disclosures and a climate focus

ViewPush for Horizon Europe participation, NZ researchers told

Academics in New Zealand should “lobby a little bit” for EU collaboration, Horizon seminar hears

ViewSurvey reveals high stress levels among New Zealand academics

Covid-19 has highlighted existing weaknesses in the system, Tertiary Education Union says

ViewNew Zealand news roundup: 30 September to 6 October

This week: diversity data, a Lincoln appointment, Antarctic research and trust in scientists

ViewNew Zealand’s science system set for shake-up

Minister promises green paper on future of Crown Research Institutes and science funding

ViewMarsden Fund urged to raise PhD stipends above minimum wage

More than 700 New Zealand researchers sign open letter calling for improved project pay

ViewNew Zealand news roundup: 23-29 September

This week: health system changes, museum recruitment and the ethics of research into assisted dying

ViewCawthron develops ‘just and equitable’ research framework

New Zealand researchers hope to effect ‘real change’ with framework incorporating mātauranga Māori

ViewGovernment announces NZ$36m for infectious diseases research

Unspent Covid-19 response money in New Zealand will be channelled into dedicated disease research fund

ViewNew Zealand news roundup: 16-22 September

This week: a vice-chancellor announces his departure and a project aims to improve clinical trials

ViewUniversities ‘should target higher-value overseas students’

New Zealand policy proposal wants universities to prioritise long-term benefits to the country

ViewCrown Research Institutes stress their value amid reform rumours

Institutes stake their claim for a crucial role in New Zealand’s future

ViewNew Zealand news roundup: 9-15 September

This week: grant delays, extra student support and the appointment of a mātauranga Māori professor