Scientists waiting to see the money in Budget 2025

Scientists waiting to see the money in Budget 2025
Science Minister Shane Reti (right) gets the lowdown on superconductivity at Paihau-Robinson Research. (Image: Supplied)
Greg Hurrell
The Government has heeded much of the Science System Advisory Group’s advice on restructuring the science system. In the run-up to Budget Day on May 22, the science community is fervently hoping it doesn’t ignore the group’s other advice on properly funding science.In January, the Government announced that the seven existing Crown research institutes (CRIs) would be grouped into three new public research organisations (PROs), and a fourth advanced technology PRO would be created.'Concerned'Te Whai Ao– Dodd-W...

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