Universities get extra research funding but jobs still at risk at ANU

Sarah Lansdown
Updated December 14 2020 - 9:20am, first published 12:01am
Education Minister Dan Tehan announces the distribution of research block grants for 2021. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Education Minister Dan Tehan announces the distribution of research block grants for 2021. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Canberra-based universities will receive almost $211 million in research block grants next year, according to figures issued on Monday by federal Education Minister Dan Tehan.

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Sarah Lansdown

Sarah Lansdown

Canberra Times education reporter

Sarah covers all stages of education in the capital, from early childhood to higher education. Previously she was a general news reporter at The Advocate in North West Tasmania. She was named Best New Journalist at the 2019 Tasmanian Media Awards for a series on paramedic shortages. Email: sarah.lansdown@canberratimes.com.au

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