Articles tagged with Tertiary Research Excellence Fund
Digital Infrastructure and Science Reform: Driving Innovation and Growth in New Zealand
1 month ago | 318 viewsOpening Remarks express gratitude to the organizers and attendees of the summit themed "Digital as Core Infrastructure," highlighting the importance of digital infrastructure for science, innovation, and economic growth. The reforms aim to streamline the science, innovation, and technology system, with a focus on maximizing government funding and driving real-world impact. The AI Strategy emphasizes a balanced approach to regulating AI, leveraging existing laws while fostering innovation and maintaining public trust.
Tags: Digital Infrastructure Science Innovation Technology Craig AI Strategy New Zealand Tertiary Research Excellence Fund Bioeconomy Science Institute Earth Sciences New Zealand New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology REANNZTransforming New Zealand's Universities: Priorities for Success and Global Impact
1 month ago | 229 viewsThe speech highlights the importance of universities in New Zealand, emphasizing the need for alignment between student skills and industry needs, faster research impact, and adaptability to new opportunities like advanced technologies. The government is introducing a new Tertiary Education Strategy with priorities including student achievement, economic impact, and international connections. Reforms also involve establishing a University Strategy Group, transitioning to a Tertiary Research Excellence Fund, strengthening quality assurance, and enhancing governance to ensure universities remain independent yet accountable for delivering impactful research and education.
Tags: University of Canterbury Minister Simmonds Tertiary Education Strategy Tertiary Research Excellence Fund New Zealand Global Impact Student Success Science Reforms Quality Assurance SystemTransforming New Zealand's Universities for Future Success: Government Initiatives to Enhance Education & Innovation
1 month ago | 259 viewsThe New Zealand Government is implementing initiatives to modernize universities, aligning teaching and research with the country's future skills and innovation needs. The reforms aim to strengthen collaboration between universities, government, industry, and global experts, while simplifying funding mechanisms and enhancing quality assurance systems. Led by Universities Minister Dr. Shane Reti, these changes are designed to ensure universities remain competitive globally, support economic growth, and deliver benefits for New Zealand.
Tags: Government New Zealand Universities Shane Reti Tertiary Education Strategy University Strategy Group Tertiary Research Excellence Fund Quality Assurance Governance Accountability