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It is often said that Australia “punches above its weight” when it comes to internationalisation and research volume and impact. But could recent funding cuts take the wind out of its sails? 

�ձᷡ’s Asia-Pacific editor John Ross talks to digital editor Sara Custer about the funding landscape, international researchers and a special nudge for the higher education sector from Australian of the Year and physicist, Michelle Simmons. 

Ana Deletic, pro vice-chancellor for research at the University of New South Wales, Sydney, joins later to discuss research for the public good, open access and if the academy stymies blue skies thinking. 

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