More science commercialisation welcomed but don't forget the basics

More science commercialisation welcomed but don't forget the basics
Peter Gluckman is happy with how his team's recommendations have been taken up. (Image: NZME)
Greg Hurrell
Initial reactions to the Government’s planned science sector reforms have often been positive but tempered with concerns about neglecting basic research.The Government announced on Jan 23 that it plans to merge the seven Crown Research Institutes (CRIs) into three Public Research Organisations (PROs) and create a fourth technology-based PRO. It will also set up a new advisory council for the Prime Minister, create a new vehicle for direct foreign investment and share commercial IP with researchers.Overall, there is a larger focus on...

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