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Australians Want Scientists More Involved in Policy-making
Australia Revises Export Law That Could Have Hit Global Research Collaboration
Australia Revises Export Law That Could Have Hit Global Research Collaboration
Better Climate Science, Greater First Nations Participation Flagged in National Water Policy Overhaul
Better Climate Science, Greater First Nations Participation Flagged in National Water Policy Overhaul
Research Espionage is a Real Threat - but a Drastic Crackdown Could Stifle Vital International Collaboration
Research Espionage is a Real Threat - but a Drastic Crackdown Could Stifle Vital International Collaboration
'My Collaborations Would See Me Jailed': Australian Researchers Fear Proposed New Laws
'My Collaborations Would See Me Jailed': Australian Researchers Fear Proposed New Laws
Scientists have reacted with alarm at a proposal by the Australian Department of Defence to control information sharing under which technology with potential military use would need authorization to be shared with non-Australian colleagues.
Unis, Scientists Unite for First Time on Need for Research Misconduct Body
Unis, Scientists Unite for First Time on Need for Research Misconduct Body
Australia Grapples with How to Investigate Scientific Misconduct
Cultural water and Indigenous water science
Australia shows the need for more sustainable and just water management.
Australia Aimed For, and Got, More Stem Graduates. So Where Are the Jobs for Them?
Australia Aimed For, and Got, More Stem Graduates. So Where Are the Jobs for Them?
Early-Career Researchers in Australia Are Miserable at Work
Heavy workloads, bullying and a lack of support add to falling job satisfaction for postdocs, junior faculty members and other young scientists.
Australia to update science frameworks in renewed commitment to evidence-based policymaking
Australia to update science frameworks in renewed commitment to evidence-based policymaking
Climate Council Releases Science-backed Plan to Turbocharge Australia's Race to Zero Emissions
Climate Council Releases Science-backed Plan to Turbocharge Australia's Race to Zero Emissions
THE CLIMATE COUNCIL has unveiled 10 game-changing actions Australian governments can immediately get cracking on to fast-track emissions reductions, tackle the energy and cost-of-living crises, and create tens of thousands of new jobs.
'Dark Mood': Australian Researchers Lament State of Science Ahead of Election
Why the science pyramid is still out of balance?
In 2022 women are playing a greater role in Australia’s research effort, and have more influence over science policy, than ever before. Even though women do sit at the very top, their representation at other levels of the research pyramid is out of balance.
The Gap Between Australian Climate Policy and the Science is Closing Far Too Slowly - We Have to Keep Up the Pressure
Latest Government Bid to Dictate Research Directions Builds on a Decade of Failure
Female Scientists Strike Success at the Australian Museum's 2021 Eureka Prizes
Banning Preprints from Grant Applications Penalises Researchers for Being Up-to-date
Banning Preprints from Grant Applications Penalises Researchers for Being Up-to-date
A sudden rule change by the Australian Research Council-to ban grant applications that cite preprint material-has deemed 32 early and mid-career researchers ineligible to receive critical funding.
Without a Clear Sense of Purpose, What is the Future of National Research Assessment Exercises in Australia?
Without a Clear Sense of Purpose, What is the Future of National Research Assessment Exercises in Australia?
Australia’s ERA and EIA research assessment exercises lack a clearly defined purpose, or return on investment for Australian universities. In a climate of declining trust in the Australian Research Council, together with a confused idea about how research should be funded, the assessment regime itself is at a critical point of juncture.
R&D Charm Offensive Gets Lukewarm Reception from Australia and New Zealand
R&D Charm Offensive Gets Lukewarm Reception from Australia and New Zealand
EU officials are urging Australia and New Zealand to associate to Horizon Europe, publicly telling them how welcome they would be - but it's not clear if the feeling is mutual.
Polystyrene to Be Phased out Next Year Under Australia's Plastic Waste Plan
Polystyrene to Be Phased out Next Year Under Australia's Plastic Waste Plan
Conservation groups welcome aspects of the largely voluntary packaging and recycling targets but warn regulation will be necessary.
