why research cuts at a South Australian institution have scientists up in arms

  • Written by: Elizabeth Finkel, Vice-Chancellor's Fellow, La Trobe University
why research cuts at a South Australian institution have scientists up in armsSia Duff / South Australian Museum

In February, the South Australian Museum “re-imagined” itself. In the face of rising costs and inadequate government funds, CEO David Gaimster, who took the reins last June, declared the museum is “not a university”, and will gut its research capabilities, starting this July.

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