South Australian Museum faces research cuts, with CEO David Gaimster reducing research positions amid rising costs and insufficient funds.

South Australian Museum faces significant research cuts amid rising costs and insufficient government funds. CEO David Gaimster declared the museum "not a university" and plans to reduce research positions to five junior science curators. Critics argue the changes will make the museum "more of a theme park" and harm South Australia's reputation in the scientific community. Renowned mammalogist Tim Flannery warns the cuts could lead to the museum's demise.

April 19, 2024
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