PSA national science committee

Paula Scholes (convenor)

ESR, Christchurch

Carolyn Lister

Crop and Food Research, Lincoln

Chris Kroger

GNS Science, Lower Hutt

Craig Ross,

Landcare Research, Palmerston North

Judith Gardner

Scion, Rotorua

Mark Andersen

HortResearch, Auckland

Members of the PSA national science committee, names listed on the left.

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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Briefing to the new minister

The PSA briefing paper to the new minister identifies some of the key issues for members working in science, research and technology.

Minister meets with science committee

 The Minister of Research, Science and Technology, Pete Hodgson, met with the PSA science committee in July to discuss the government's policy initiatives for public science.

PSA Science Committee Strategy

The PSA supports long-term investment in science and research.

PSA Strategy 2008

PSA National Science Policy and Constitution

PSA Science Policy

PSA Science Constitution