Otago Wildlife Photography exhibition
See the winners of the 2017 Otago Wildlife Photography Competition and vote for which you think should receive the People’s Choice award.displayed in Otago Museum.Over 2,200 entries were received in...
View ArticleNatureWatchNZ
Help scientists find out what's going on in New Zealand's wild world!Join NatureWatchNZ and use its website or app to find a project and record how many animals or plants you spot in your areasee...
View ArticleMaths Craft Day
Title has changed: Maths Craft FestivalDayDiscover the maths behind craft and the craft behind maths at Auckland'sChristchurch’s first Maths Craft Festival on 9th and 10th September.Day, Sunday June 18...
View ArticleInternational Wildlife Photographer of the Year
DiscoverA must-see for nature lovers and photographers, the beauty and intrigueNatural History Museum's ever popular Wildlife Photographer of our natural environments and their inhabitants through...
View ArticleNational Volunteer Week
‘Live, laugh, share – volunteer’ is the theme this year, which helps capture the heart-felt appreciation we feel when people come together to build stronger, more vibrant communities through...
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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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How do you get bots to bop?
What do you get if you combine breakdancing, Star Wars, skateboarding and computer coding? A robot dance-off like no other!Children from eight primary schools and kura in Waikato have been learning...
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Dana Iti
What do you do on an average work day?Basically, I sit on my butt and listen to jamming tracks on Spotify while writing code. Lots of code!My job is to develop websites and apps for well-known,...
View ArticleWomen in Engineering info evening
Are you a female student in Year 9-13? Interested in finding out more about engineering?You and your parent or teacher are invited to attend one of three Women in Engineering information evenings....
View ArticleAsk me a question: Living World
Title has changed: Ask me a question: TechnologyLiving WorldUntil October, primary school students (up to Year 8) have the opportunity to have experts answer their questions! Each month there is a...
View ArticleArt and Genetics
In association with the Genetics Society of Australasia conference, artists from the Dunedin School of Art have been working with University of Otago scientists to develop visual material relating to...
View ArticleSolar Tsunamis: In Awe of the Aurora
Expert talksThe Aurora Australis, or southern lights, are regularly visible in southern New Zealand skies. They inspire artists, photographers and stargazers, and fascinate scientists who wish to...
View ArticleDavid Attenborough's Zoo Quest
Thanks to a recent remarkable discovery in the BBC's film vaults, the best of David Attenborough's early Zoo Quest TV adventures can now be seen in colour, along with the remarkable story of how this...
View ArticlePhysics Girl
Watch American physicist and YouTube sensation Dianna Cowern aka "Physics Girl" demonstrate the awesomeness of physics! Dianna is a high profile science communicator and educator connecting and...
View ArticleNew Zealand Institute of Physics 2017 conference
At this year’s conference, as well as sharing and celebrating innovations in science and science education, the NZIP (New Zealand Institute of Physics) will be highlighting some of the potential career...
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Can your bike help you explore space?
We know that the Solar System is big. Really, really big. But how does Earth fit into this clockwork of neighbouring planets? A new project is helping cyclists explore this question by taking their...
View ArticleNew yeast species discovered by NZ school students
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New species discovered by NZ school students
The three research papers, published in the scientific journal Fungal Planet this week, are based on findings from students at Rongomai Primary School, Kura Kaupapa Māori o Kaikohe and Karamu High...
View ArticleNational Biomechanics Day photo exhibition
Attend the launch event for a series of banners featuring photos taken during National Biomechanics Day, where students explored this interdisciplinary field and a diverse range of careers from...
View ArticleFar From Frozen returns
Interactive showcase – Antarctica and usExplore Antarctica and learn about the potential impact of climate change on it and us through state-of-the-art immersive media, hands-on interactive models, and...
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