Members of the PSA national science committee, names listed on the left.
PSA provides feedback on CRIs and science priorites
The PSA National Science Committee made the following submission to the CRI Taskforce.
PSA Submission to the Crown Research Institutes Taskforce
PSA members gave the following feedback on New Zealand's research, science and technology priorities
New Zealand’s research, science and technology priorities - Feedback to the Ministry of Science and Technology
Science manifesto endorsement
PSA members working in science have endorsed the Science Manifesto issued by the National Science Panel.
PSA media release
Manifesto
Science salaries must be boosted
The PSA welcomes the new funding for research and innovation but says it must be used to increase salaries in science.
PSA media release
Salaries are the key issue, says PSA
In a written response, the PSA says the MORST recommendations don't go far enough. Increased funding for salaries is the single most critical action to be taken to attract and retain people in the sector.
MORST paper
PSA response
Science hamstrung by funding model
The PSA science committee was represented at the launch of the OECD review of New Zealand’s approach to innovation. The report highlights the crucial role of scientists and researchers to economic development. But it shows that scsience is hamstrung by the competitive funding model.
PSA media release
OECD website
Picking up the pace for a more stable funding environment
The government responds to mounting anxiety among scientists about the status and direction of research, and of science policy and funding, in this country.
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