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Universities face a five-year ‘depression’ in research

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The vice-chancellor of The Australian National University predicts a “five-year depression” in university research as the COVID-19 pandemic crushes income and pushes up costs.

ANU vice-chancellor Brian Schmidt says it’s very hard to express the benefits of research in ways that win elections. Dominic Lorrimer

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Robert Bolton is the Education editor. He covers primary and secondary education, universities and training. Connect with Robert on Twitter. Email Robert at rbolton@afr.com

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