In the latest issue of Idealog Pattrick Smellie takes a critical look at the history and current state of Callaghan […]
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The government has released some of the details regarding the planned Advanced Technology Institute, which aims to bring innovative ideas […]
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The possibility of restructuring at NIWA’s Lauder research site has lead to international concern that atmospheric measuring capabilities will be […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
Continue readingNewsletter Digest: GM forage, the CRI Taskforce report and awards entries
Leading scientists examine GM issue As part of a Science Media Centre briefing for journalists to be held on Tuesday, […]
Continue readingNelson Mail: Editorial: Helping scientists
An editorial in the Nelson Mail talks about the importance of science to New Zealand, the challenges being faced by […]
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