An online toolkit to help experts protect themselves from online abuse is now freely available to researchers affiliated with New […]
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Science Media Centre announces winners of its inaugural Science Journalism Awards
A podcast investigating the social tensions and public health barriers to weight loss surgery and a long-form feature article breaking […]
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The stories vying for NZ Science Journalism Awards
Update (20 June 2024): Congratulations to Sasha Borissenko and Shanti Mathias, who won the Established and Emerging Journalist categories, respectively, […]
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Stars of NZ science reporting – Science Journalism Awards finalists announced
A myopia epidemic, traditional tatau, tobacco industry lobbying, and weight loss surgery are among the topics canvassed by finalists of […]
Continue readingWork with us: Kaimanaaki Pāpāho | Media Advisor – Science Media Centre
Our team is growing! We are looking for an experienced journalist or exceptional science communicator to join our small, dedicated […]
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Top 10 Science Stories of 2023
2023 started with record-breaking rains, and Cyclone Gabrielle hit soon after. Once the immediate emergency was over the focus turned […]
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Data Aotearoa: Applications open now for journalists
We are now accepting applications for Data Aotearoa, a free one-off intensive workshop focused on building the next generation of […]
Continue readingCLOSED – Work with us: Kaimanaaki Pāpāho | Media Advisor
Applications for this job have now closed. The Science Media Centre is recruiting a Kaimanaaki Pāpāho | Media Advisor. We […]
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Scientists and illustrators unite for Drawing Science
Last year, during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, a remarkable collaboration emerged between cartoonist Toby Morris and microbiologist Dr […]
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Covid-19 Vaccine Media Hub opens to help journalists fight misinformation
Journalists and fact-checkers have a new tool in the fight against COVID-19 vaccine misinformation, with a dedicated support service thanks to […]
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