Communicators
The following organisations are involved in science communication in New Zealand:Centre for Science Communication (University of Otago)Centre for Science Communication (University of Otago)Science in...
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Curious Minds is a New Zealand Government initiative underpinned by a national strategic plan for 'science in society' called A Nation of Curious Minds – He Whenua Hihiri i te Mahara .The plan...
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Curious Minds is a New Zealand Government initiative with a ten-year goalten-year goal of encouraging and enabling better engagement with science and technology for all New Zealanders.New Zealanders...
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Grebe project creator receives prestigious award
John Darby, a retired zoologist with a lifelong passion for conservation, has received the prestigious Companion of the Royal Society of New Zealand (CRSNZ) award, of which only three are being given...
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Royal Society Te Apārangi is offering 40 places to year Year 12 and Year 13 students to attend Powering Potential, an event where students will work in a team to address challenging science issues and...
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Exploring the science behind Hawke’s Bay
Why are there so many different bridges out there? What makes some apples taste nicer than others? Are the pebbles closest to the sea bigger or smaller than those at the top of the beach?Students,...
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Victoria Twort
What do you do on an average work day?Every day is different. My main project here in Sweden is to use genomic data (the complete set of genetic material in a living thing) to answer questions.This...
View ArticleEveryone Can Science (Christchurch)
Title has changed: Everyone Can Science (Christchurch)
View ArticleAsk me a question: Planet Earth & Beyond
Title has changed: Ask me a question: Social Science/GlobalisationPlanet Earth & BeyondUntil October, primary school students (up to Year 8) have the opportunity to have experts answer their...
View ArticleSunlight – Ihi Kōmaru
Discover the secrets of the Sun in a fun, hands-on science exhibition for all ages. Sunlight – Ihi Kōmaru brings new life to the story of sunlight, through interactive games, challenges and dynamic...
View ArticleBrave Hearts
Brave Hearts – The New Zealand Cardiac Story is a new, interactive exhibition profiling pioneering Kiwi heart clinicians and the bravery of their patients now open at MOTAT.This pop-up exhibition...
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Title has changed:Unlocking Curious Minds 2018Newfunding round opens 17 August
View ArticleDiscoveryCamp Te Tohu Huraina 2018
DiscoveryCamp is a programme designed for Year 12 or 13 Māori and Pasifika students who have passion for science, technology, engineering and/or maths.The camp will be held 14-19 January 2018. There...
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How can Māori stories help whitebait?
Rangatahi (youth), whānau and teachers in Ōtaki have been getting to know their local estuary – a popular spot for whitebaiting – with help from scientists and kaitiaki (environmental guardians).The...
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Have your say on digital tech education
The draft plan sets a baseline for digital technology in education to start at five to six years old, with all children learning how to program computers by the time they finish primary school."The...
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Nicola Petty
What do you do on an average work day?During the day I prepare materials to help people to understand mathematics and statistics. I keep current with educational trends in maths and stats. I write...
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Tara McAllister
Anei ngā whakautu nā Tara i tuhi i te reo Māori. Tirohia ki raro mō ngā whakautu ki roto i te reo Pākehā (Here are Tara’s answers in te reo Māori. See below for English translations). He aha tō mahi ia...
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Gabby O'Connor
What do you do on an average work day?I sit at a desk for much of my day responding to emails, reading, writing proposals, communicating with collaborators, and designing and preparing art times...
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Sophie Fern
What do you do on an average work day? There is no such thing as an average work day! This is great but also requires a lot of flexibility, juggling of priorities and being terribly organised about...
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Sarah Ward
What do you do on an average work day?I don't think I have an average work day! That is what makes my job so enjoyable - I love the variation.What I do at work would depend on what stage my research...
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