Gluckman confirmed to lead science and universities advisory groups

Gluckman confirmed to lead science and universities advisory groups
Sir Peter Gluckman will run the two reviews. (Image: NZME)
Dileepa Fonseka
Former chief science adviser Sir Peter Gluckman will lead two reviews into science and the tertiary sector. BusinessDesk reported earlier that Gluckman was tipped to lead the two reviews, looking at issues such as university funding. Science minister Judith Collins and tertiary education minister Penny Simmonds announced Gluckman would chair two advisory groups to improve the tertiary and science systems.Collins said the two groups would operate separately, but having Gluckman chair both would “ensure that any changes made...

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