‘Sad day for publicly funded science’: up to 350 more jobs to go at CSIRO
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- The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) is set to eliminate up to 350 research positions as part of a strategy to manage budgetary constraints and seek new funding avenues. This announcement reflects the agency's ongoing struggle to maintain its workforce while addressing financial deficits.
- The job cuts at CSIRO signify a significant loss for publicly funded science in Australia, potentially impacting research output and innovation. The agency's reliance on external funding sources raises concerns about its future capabilities and priorities.
- This development occurs against a backdrop of increasing scrutiny on Australia's fossil fuel dependency, particularly as international pressures mount, such as South Korea's commitment to phase out coal
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