Science Media SAVVY in Auckland Twelve keen scientists were put through their paces in Auckland in mid-March in the second […]
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Psa origins mapped – experts respond
Scientists have mapped the genome of the bacteria responsible for virulent kiwifruit vine disease Psa, providing evidence for the origins and […]
Continue readingFatal shark attack on popular beach near Auckland
Details are still emerging of a fatal shark attack at Muriwai beach west of Auckland. One person was killed and […]
Continue readingInnovation special feature – NZ Herald
Fran O’Sullivan, Selwyn Pellett and Peter Griffin examine recent changes to the science, technology and innovation sector in a special […]
Continue reading‘Research should be a clever and risky business’ – Sir Peter Gluckman
Sir Peter Gluckman, the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor, is urging New Zealand’s science community to find ways to fund […]
Continue readingApplications now open for Auckland SAVVY workshop
UPDATED: A second scholarship covering course fees is now available. See below for more details. Announcing the dates of the […]
Continue readingFreshwater scientists call for urgent action
Experts in freshwater quality, management and biodiversity have signed on to a series of recommendations, released today, they say are […]
Continue readingEnding animal testing in New Zealand – a response from scientists
An opinion piece in the NZ Herald this week challenged New Zealand to lead the world by banning animal testing outright. This […]
Continue reading‘Beyond the limits’ Freshwater scientists speak out
Is current intensification of land use damaging our waterways beyond repair? Deteriorating water quality and arguments over access to water […]
Continue readingGetting SAVVY: media skills for scientists
Science Media SAVVY, a new series of media skills workshops the Science Media Centre is running for scientists, kicked off […]
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