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Australia-New Zealand Correspondent for Research Professional News, www.researchprofessionalnews.com
New Zealand: clinical trials failing on ethnicity, race data (subscriber content):
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Clinical trials in New Zealand âare failing to capture data on ethnicityâ - Research Professional News
Lack of reporting muddies questions around representation in medical research, study finds
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-new-zealand-2026-2-clinical-trials-in-new-zealand-are-failing-to-capture-data-on-ethnicity/
2 days ago
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Australia: health and medical researchers call on government to show them the money in 2026 budget (free to read):
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Health research bodies demand funding boost in May budget - Research Professional News
Australian government urged to unlock more money from Medical Research Future Fund
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-politics-2026-2-health-research-bodies-demand-funding-boost-in-may-budget/
2 days ago
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Australia: Atec passes lower house, but Senate not a done deal (subscriber content):
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Tertiary commission legislation passes lower house of parliament - Research Professional News
Bills to create Australian Tertiary Education Commission still face challenges and opposition
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-universities-2026-2-tertiary-commission-legislation-passes-lower-house-of-parliament/
2 days ago
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New Zealand: Scientists' association says national science system reforms are failing (subscriber content):
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System reforms are failing, science group warns - Research Professional News
New Zealand Association of Scientists says governmentâs changes are not addressing underlying issues
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-new-zealand-2026-2-system-reforms-are-failing-science-group-warns/
4 days ago
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Australia: Universities say the May budget must fix "underfunding" (free to read):
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Australian research ecosystem âchronically underfundedâ - Research Professional News
Universitiesâ pre-budget submissions request more funding for overheads, infrastructure and regional research
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-politics-2026-2-australian-research-ecosystem-chronically-underfunded/
4 days ago
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Australia: medical researchers shocked at unexpected "pause" in commercialisation scheme (subscriber content):
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Health council pauses research commercialisation scheme - Research Professional News
Researchers in Australia âshockedâ as NHMRC diverts A$16.6 million to Ideas Grants
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-government-agencies-2026-2-health-council-pauses-research-commercialisation-scheme/
4 days ago
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New Zealand: Animal research group welcomes decline in "high impact" on animals, but overall numbers used rises (subscriber content):
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Decline in high impact on animals from research âencouragingâ - Research Professional News
Annual report shows increased animal use in New Zealand but some efforts to minimise harm
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-new-zealand-2026-2-decline-in-high-impact-on-animals-encouraging-council-says/
9 days ago
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Australia: NHMRC, MRFF adopt open science policy (free to read):
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Health research bodies release new open science policy - Research Professional News
Compliance is mandatory across Australian government-funded medical research
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-government-agencies-2026-2-health-research-bodies-release-new-open-science-policy/
9 days ago
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Australia: Academy of Science says budget must finally address R&D spending (subscriber content):
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Government urged to implement findings of national R&D review - Research Professional News
Australian Academy of Science also calls for 10-year investment plan and business levy
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-politics-2026-2-government-urged-to-implement-findings-of-national-r-d-review/
9 days ago
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Australia: study finds that public agencies are exerting control over research outputs in return for access (subscriber content):
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Public agencies âare editing and suppressing research findingsâ - Research Professional News
Australian agenciesâ control over outputs âis a threat to research integrityâ, experts warn
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-government-agencies-2026-2-public-agencies-are-editing-and-suppressing-findings/
11 days ago
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Australia: Inquiry into CSIRO funding hears of fears for valuable ocean research (free to read):
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Csiro cuts could undermine ocean research, inquiry told - Research Professional News
Scientists warn of long-term damage from cuts at Australian science agency
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-government-agencies-2026-2-csiro-cuts-could-undermine-ocean-research-inquiry-told/
11 days ago
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New Zealand: board for new national research fund named (subscriber content):
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Board members named for Research Funding New Zealand - Research Professional News
Body will oversee national funding overhaul, but scientists fear knowledge gaps in key areas
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-new-zealand-2026-2-board-members-named-for-research-funding-new-zealand/
11 days ago
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New Zealand: report finds NZ research highly cited, and likely to be used in policy creation (subscriber content):
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New Zealand research is highly cited, Elsevier report says - Research Professional News
Industry collaboration is a weak point, but international links are strong
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-new-zealand-2026-1-new-zealand-research-is-highly-cited-elsevier-report-says/
16 days ago
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Australia: More EU researchers coming here than vice versa (subscriber content):
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EU researchers are drawn to Australia, study finds - Research Professional News
Quality of research outputs is a pull factor
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-universities-2026-1-eu-researchers-are-drawn-to-australia-study-finds/
16 days ago
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Australia: missions matter, but money matters more, health research sector says (free to read):
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Review of health missions âless important than overall spendingâ - Research Professional News
Focus should be on increasing total allocation from Australiaâs Medical Research Future Fund, groups say
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-government-agencies-2026-1-review-of-health-missions-less-important-than-overall-spending/
16 days ago
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New Zealand: government urges researchers to look to Switzerland for projects as Horizon Europe winning bids surge (free to read):
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New Zealand hopes for more Swiss collaboration - Research Professional News
Switzerlandâs Horizon Europe association could boost joint research, ministry says
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-new-zealand-2026-1-new-zealand-hopes-for-more-swiss-collaboration/
18 days ago
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Australia: Revised guidelines for community involvement in health research have room for improvement, stakeholders say (subscriber content):
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Community involvement rules âneed more workâ - Research Professional News
Proposed update to health research guidelines in Australia receives mixed response
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-government-agencies-2026-1-community-involvement-rules-need-more-work/
18 days ago
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Australia: Universities Australia rejects Atec legislation (subscriber content):
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Tertiary commission ânot fit for purposeâ, vice-chancellors warn - Research Professional News
Universities Australia says proposed higher education steward is ânot what we were promisedâ
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-universities-2026-1-tertiary-commission-not-fit-for-purpose-vice-chancellors-warn/
18 days ago
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New Zealand: Education New Zealand's new figures on PhD retention shows international students are staying on more often (subscriber content):
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More PhD holders are staying in New Zealand, report finds - Research Professional News
Rate of domestic doctoral graduates leaving has decreased, while more international graduates are staying
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-new-zealand-2026-1-more-phd-holders-are-staying-in-new-zealand/
23 days ago
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Australia: why name order on research papers matters for collaboration (subscriber content):
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Order of names on research papers âmay stifle collaborationâ - Research Professional News
âContribution-sensitiveâ credit systems are more likely to create successful research partnerships, study finds
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-universities-2026-1-order-of-names-on-research-papers-may-stifle-collaboration/
23 days ago
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Australia: Atec may not be good for university research, inquiry told (free to read):
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Commission âcannot properly support university researchâ - Research Professional News
Fears raised over independence of inchoate Australian Tertiary Education Commission
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-universities-2026-1-commission-cannot-properly-support-university-research/
23 days ago
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New Zealand: HRC disestablishment timeline released, peak body wants clarity on funding (subscriber content):
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Shutdown of Health Research Council causes concern - Research Professional News
Functions of New Zealand council are being moved elsewhere, with fast-track ethics review planned
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-new-zealand-2026-1-shutdown-of-health-research-council-causes-concern/
25 days ago
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Australia: Productivity Commission says data will be needed to reach net zero (subscriber content):
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Support R&D to achieve net zero, Productivity Commission says - Research Professional News
Australian agency publishes reports on five pillars of productivity, including climate, workforce and digital tech
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-government-agencies-2026-1-support-r-d-to-achieve-net-zero-productivity-commission-says/
25 days ago
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Australia: new Australian Research Council grant timelines dismay researchers (free to read):
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New ARC grant timescales âcompletely unworkableâ - Research Professional News
Australian Research Council cites security checks as reason for major delays to grant outcomes
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-government-agencies-2026-1-new-arc-grant-timescales-completely-unworkable/
25 days ago
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New Zealand: Five years of RDTI have added "billions" to NZ economy (subscriber content):
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R&D tax incentive âbrings billions to New Zealand economyâ - Research Professional News
Review finds scheme is working well, but some elements cause frustration
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-new-zealand-2026-1-r-d-tax-incentive-brings-billions-to-new-zealand-economy/
about 1 month ago
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Australia: NHMRC success rates dip as demand rises (free to read):
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Success rate for NHMRC Ideas Grants dips below 10 per cent - Research Professional News
Australian health research associations say âenormous amount of talent, time and effortâ is being wasted
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-government-agencies-2026-1-success-rate-for-nhmrc-ideas-grants-dips-below-10-per-cent/
about 1 month ago
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Australia: antisemitism taskforce to supervise university "report cards"(subscriber content):
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Taskforce set up to tackle antisemitism at universities - Research Professional News
Australian taskforce will oversee the creation of âreport cardsâ on campus antisemitism
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-universities-2026-1-taskforce-set-up-to-tackle-antisemitism-at-universities/
about 1 month ago
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New Zealand: proposals for new AI platform range from creative industries to agritech (subscriber content):
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AI research platform bids range from visual effects to farming - Research Professional News
New Zealand government project attracts 100 applications
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-new-zealand-2026-1-ai-platform-bids-range-from-visual-effects-to-farming/
about 1 month ago
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Australia: CSIRO lifeline "a start" but cuts to science diplomacy cause dismay (subscriber content):
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Csiro financial lifeline not enough, Australian academy warns - Research Professional News
Extra funding for Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation welcomed, but major concerns remain
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-government-agencies-2026-1-csiro-financial-lifeline-not-enough-australian-academy-warns/
about 1 month ago
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Australia: Universities win Defence research contracts for AI, new tech (free to read):
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Australian universities awarded A$20m for defence research - Research Professional News
Government invests in 14 projects focused on emerging technologies
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-government-agencies-2026-1-australian-universities-awarded-20m-for-defence-research/
about 1 month ago
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Australia/NZ 2025 wrap-up: plans afoot on one side of the ditch, upheaval underway on the other (subscriber content). Next A/NZ news edition 7 January 2026.
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2025: Upheaval for research in Australia and New Zealand - Research Professional News
Reviews, cuts and the creation of new agencies all left mark on research this year
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-politics-2025-12-2025-upheaval-for-research-in-australia-and-new-zealand/
about 2 months ago
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New Zealand: education research heading into "impoverished landscape" (subscriber content):
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Education research âfaces impoverished landscapeâ - Research Professional News
New Zealand cuts will have consequences well into the future, researchers warn
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-new-zealand-2025-12-education-research-faces-impoverished-landscape/
about 2 months ago
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New Zealand: National quantum platform gets a "discovery" phase ahead of 2026 decision (subscriber content):
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New Zealand considers creating quantum tech platform - Research Professional News
âDiscoveryâ process will probe countryâs strengths and needs in cutting-edge sector
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-new-zealand-2025-12-new-zealand-considers-creating-quantum-tech-platform/
about 2 months ago
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Australia: Asia literacy will require a coordinated system, inquiry told (subscriber content):
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about 2 months ago
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Australia: NHMRC widens scope on gender equity goals beyond workforce to include research itself (subscriber content):
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Health research council strengthens gender equity goals - Research Professional News
Refreshed strategy at Australiaâs NHMRC puts new emphasis on research subjects
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-government-agencies-2025-12-health-research-council-strengthens-gender-equity-goals/
about 2 months ago
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Australia: researcher demand for supercomputer time at record levels (free to read):
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Demand for supercomputer time in Australia âunprecedentedâ - Research Professional News
Two-thirds of applicants may miss out as national research computers are oversubscribed
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-industry-2025-12-demand-for-supercomputer-time-in-australia-unprecedented/
about 2 months ago
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Australia: final governance report says unis need to refocus on teaching and research (free to read):
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Australian universities âmust put research and education firstâ - Research Professional News
Senate inquiry into university governance recommends stronger regulatory oversight to tackle staff discontent
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-universities-2025-12-australian-universities-must-put-research-and-education-first/
about 2 months ago
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Australia: unis say they need more time on Atec bill (free to read):
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Universities request more time to respond to Atec bill - Research Professional News
Higher education groups are working on a joint response to Australian Tertiary Education Commission legislation
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-universities-2025-12-universities-request-more-time-to-respond-to-atec-bill/
2 months ago
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New Zealand: international uni student numbers hit pre-Covid levels, growth plan "on track" (subscriber content):
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International student numbers on the up in New Zealand - Research Professional News
Government agency says numbers have risen above pre-Covid levels
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-new-zealand-2025-12-international-student-numbers-on-the-up-in-new-zealand/
2 months ago
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Australia: A$280 million for eight new Centres of Excellence (subscriber content):
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Research centres of excellence awarded A$280m - Research Professional News
Australian Research Council provides funding for work on oceans, quantum and renewable fuels
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-government-agencies-2025-12-research-centres-of-excellence-awarded-280m/
2 months ago
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Australia: CSIRO facing up to a decade of belt-tightening (free to read):
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Csiro staff cuts may not be over - Research Professional News
Necessary infrastructure spending means more job losses could follow the 350 recently announced, Senate hears
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-government-agencies-2025-12-csiro-staff-cuts-may-not-be-over/
2 months ago
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Australia: ARC's restructure revealed (subscriber content):
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Australian Research Councilâs âsecret restructureâ revealed - Research Professional News
National funder confirms it is âaligning staffing levelsâ to meet public service standards
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-government-agencies-2025-12-australian-research-councils-secret-restructure-revealed/
2 months ago
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Australian feature: what the CSIRO job losses might mean for science (subscriber content):
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What do the Csiro cuts mean for Australian science? - Research Professional News
Job losses at nationâs peak science body a symptom of wider problems, experts warn
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-government-agencies-2025-12-what-do-the-csiro-cuts-mean-for-australian-science/
2 months ago
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New Zealand: government wants to see economic growth embedded in university plans under new strategy (free to read):
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Economic growth dominates NZ tertiary education strategy - Research Professional News
Government plan targets better research commercialisation and industry collaboration
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-new-zealand-2025-12-economic-growth-dominates-nz-tertiary-education-strategy/
2 months ago
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Australia: Blue Economy CRC looks to impact and its legacy (subscriber content):
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âBlue economyâ research centre prioritises impact - Research Professional News
Australian centreâs four-year plan targets âdemonstrable return on investmentâ
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-industry-2025-12-blue-economy-research-centre-prioritises-impact/
2 months ago
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Australia: more Australia/New Zealand open access deals signed, but Elsevier holds out (subscriber content):
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Australian and NZ universities hail âmilestoneâ open access deals - Research Professional News
Agreements with Springer Nature and Wiley celebrated, but talks with Elsevier remain paused
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-universities-2025-12-australian-and-nz-universities-hail-milestone-open-access-deals/
2 months ago
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New Zealand: Scientists' association wants to push for reforms in election year (free to read):
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Election year âoffers chance to put value of science forwardâ - Research Professional News
New Zealand Association of Scientists says country suffers from lack of clarity around research funding
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-new-zealand-2025-12-election-year-offers-chance-to-put-value-of-science-forward/
2 months ago
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Australia: new EPA and law reforms carry risks, scientists say (subscriber content):
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Bill approval paves way for national environment agency - Research Professional News
Scientists warn of âvery big risksâ after Australian parliament passes environmental laws
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-politics-2025-12-bill-approval-paves-way-for-national-environment-agency/
2 months ago
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Australia: Senate to inquire into Csiro cuts (subscriber content):
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Senate launches inquiry into potential job cuts at Csiro - Research Professional News
Australian parliament also passes legislation on integrity of international education
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-politics-2025-12-senate-launches-inquiry-into-potential-job-cuts-at-csiro/
2 months ago
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Now free to read: how GenV is amassing a treasure trove of health research data:
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Why a âtroveâ of childrenâs health data could boost research - Research Professional News
But the Australian cohort programme has brought to light data sharing deficiencies
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-industry-2025-10-why-a-trove-of-children-s-health-data-could-boost-research/
2 months ago
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