Gluckman tipped to lead reviews into science and university sectors

Gluckman tipped to lead reviews into science and university sectors
Sir Peter Gluckman has been tipped to lead reviews into how universities and science are funded. (Image: NZME)
Dileepa Fonseka
The government plans to announce major reviews into how science and universities are operated and funded.BusinessDesk understands a review into both is likely to be announced in the coming days, with the former chief science adviser to the prime minister, Peter Gluckman, tipped to lead the reviews. It is unclear whether the reviews will be combined into one or whether they will operate separately and concurrently. 'Minimal disruption'Science minister Judith Collins said in a statement she intended to identify and implemen...

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