CSIRO to slash 350 research jobs in funding crisis
Australia's national science agency CSIRO plans to cut 350 positions due to government funding shortfalls, sparking outrage from experts who warn it threatens the nation's research future.
Australia's national science agency CSIRO plans to cut 350 positions due to government funding shortfalls, sparking outrage from experts who warn it threatens the nation's research future.
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Australia's CSIRO cuts 350 positions amid funding decline, risking groundbreaking research like Wi-Fi. Experts warn this threatens our national innovation capacity and economic future.
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Australia's national science agency CSIRO announces up to 350 job cuts and $280M maintenance backlog. CEO Doug Hilton explains the hard choices needed to secure Australia's scientific future.
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