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New Zealand funding model ‘not fit for purpose’

University leaders pin hopes on forthcoming review, as funding erosion and regulatory inflexibility threaten core capability

By John Ross

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Makirau Haurua in traditional costume being carried on throne during investiture as a metaphor for New Zealand gives indigenous research big weightings boost

Sevenfold weighting boost for New Zealand indigenous research

Funding changes will help generate ‘intellectual infrastructure’, but universities harbour reservations

By John Ross

7 November

V-c to swap South Africa’s fees and funding battles for NZ’s own

Outgoing Pretoria leader Cheryl de la Rey will take experience of adversity and diversity to new role at Canterbury

By Anna McKie

19 August

Great reconstruction of mind, body, spirit and environment

Canterbury recovery continues apace 15 months after Christchurch quake. Rachel Williams writes

By Rachel Williams

17 May

Talking leadership: Cheryl de la Rey on tragedy and resilience

Canterbury’s vice-chancellor contrasts her adopted island homeland with her native South Africa and reflects on the opportunities spawned by even the worst horrors

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Talking leadership: Cheryl de la Rey on tragedy and resilience

Canterbury’s vice-chancellor contrasts her adopted island homeland with her native South Africa and reflects on the opportunities spawned by even the worst horrors

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Related articles

New Zealand funding model ‘not fit for purpose’

Sevenfold weighting boost for New Zealand indigenous research

V-c to swap South Africa’s fees and funding battles for NZ’s own

Great reconstruction of mind, body, spirit and environment

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University of Pretoria

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