Last week, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment released a commissioned review of the New Zealand’s Crown Research Institutes. The Te […]
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Funding for R&D in New Zealand – Expert Reaction
Research, Science and Innovation Minister Dr Megan Woods has today announced $401.3 million funding for research and development through Budget […]
Continue readingPattrick Smellie on Callaghan Innovation
In the latest issue of Idealog Pattrick Smellie takes a critical look at the history and current state of Callaghan […]
Continue readingAdvanced Technology Institute – Experts respond
The government has released some of the details regarding the planned Advanced Technology Institute, which aims to bring innovative ideas […]
Continue readingScientists concerned over NIWA restructure – Nature
The possibility of restructuring at NIWA’s Lauder research site has lead to international concern that atmospheric measuring capabilities will be […]
Continue readingNational science conference to consider emerging scientists
Uncertainty in the science sector and a lack of opportunities for “emerging scientists” are hurting some young researchers, says a […]
Continue readingCRI mergers ‘could send scientist overseas’
The Government is looking at merging Crown Research Institutes in a attempt to cut costs and increase efficiency. Writing for […]
Continue readingODT: Impossible to separate ‘good science from spin’
Neal Wallace writes in the Otago Daily Times about comments by a former science leader that the current science funding […]
Continue readingThe Press: Editorial: Taskforce report offers blueprint for research
An editorial in The Press discusses the recently-released report from the CRI taskforce, which has said that major reforms to […]
Continue readingNZ Herald/NZPA: Report calls for CRIs shakeup
The CRI Taskforce released its report to Government today, finding that CRIs were overly burdened by bureaucracy, a short-term focus […]
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