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Early positions taken on overhaul of Australian research system
New Australian ministers appointed for immigration, jobs and skills
This week: ANU to repay staff, university provost appointed and actions to repair landscapes outlined
How the Australian Sports Commission is driving a sports research revolution
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Cooperative Research Australia conference hears that university-bred ideas are the hardest to deal with
Report provides recommendations for Australia’s academia-industry centres, including on diversity
Government programme focuses on minerals, sustainable fuels, digital agriculture, quantum, AI and advanced manufacturing
Australian agency seeks “root cause” of widespread issue and praises draft structure of tertiary commission
This week: animal research, critical minerals, RNA and a petition against university job losses
Scientists, industry and government are “all preparing for the potential introduction of H5N1 into Australia”
New Australian institution, formed through a merger, will start taking students in 2026
Australian researchers say international effort is needed to improve projections and decision-making
National grants programme run by Australian Research Council needs a full redesign, review told
This week: needs-based student funding, industry PhDs, travel grants, wheat production and a supercomputing deal
Despite walking away from talks, hope remains for Australia to access EU research fund
Australian Research Council accepts recommendations to tighten its policies and procedures
New committees and joint supervision introduced for medical research council and Medical Research Future Fund
This week: AI involvement, Australia-India research, citizen science and health research funding
Business groups join universities in opposing cuts to Australia’s international student intake
Search underway for science leader to replace Cathy Foley
Former Western Sydney University chancellor Peter Shergold takes on research council leadership
New Zealand and Australian reports highlight graduate earnings and national benefits, including in film industry
Draft guidelines from National Health and Medical Research Council call for openness, inclusivity and respect
“Most of the work is substantially done,” says Australian government official
Australian universities ask government to rethink plan for international student number controls
Consultation opens on new Australian Tertiary Education Commission and “managed growth funding system”
This week: ARC industry-academia funding, brain injuries, digital platform research and nuclear workforce doubts
While Australian research has bright spots for public engagement, Sujatha Raman sees room for improvement
Extra money is needed, review of strategic policy funding told
Dismayed universities and businesses urge Australian government to restart negotiations
Half of Australian state’s universities reported increased deficits in 2023
This week: soil data, space science and plant skills
Australian public spending rises by A$0.7 billion but stays at 0.17 per cent of GDP
Medical institutes disappointed as Australian fund’s 10-year plan retains A$650 million annual cap
US violence was a “pivot point” for Australia’s Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency
New laws necessitated calendar changes but funding will still commence on time, Senate hearing told
CSIRO chief executive tells Senate hearing of “priority changes” following budget reduction