Australia’s research sector chases rankings over quality and is ‘not fit for purpose’, chief scientist says

Dr Cathy Foley says overhaul needed to improve confidence in how researchers are assessed for hiring, promotion and funding

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Australia's chief scientist has lamented the nation's research sector as not fit for purpose" and chasing rankings rather than quality in a major criticism of the industry.

Launching a new report into research on Wednesday, Dr Cathy Foley said a large overhaul was needed to improve confidence in the sector.

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