Cawthron Institute - Latest News [Page 5]
Strategic partnership sees NZ biotech innovation go global
Wednesday, 29 October 2014, 4:46 pm | Cawthron Institute
Cawthron Institute has today announced a global distribution agreement with international analytical and chemical company Sigma-Aldrich Corporation, to supply Cawthron’s unique, high-value marine biotoxins to laboratories worldwide. More >>
International conference tackles harmful algae threats
Wednesday, 22 October 2014, 2:55 pm | Cawthron Institute
The world’s experts in harmful algal blooms and marine biotoxins will descend on Wellington next week for the 16th International Conference on Harmful Algae (ICHA), hosted this year by Cawthron Institute . More >>
“Explosive” Science Festival Launches Next Month
Sunday, 28 September 2014, 1:54 pm | Cawthron Institute
A week-long extravaganza of science events and activities begins in Nelson next month with the start of the ‘Celebrate Science with Cawthron’ festival from 12 to 17 October. More >>
Teenagers push the boundaries of science
Wednesday, 24 September 2014, 10:15 am | Cawthron Institute
Flaming Fashion, Fabulous Crabulous and Filthy Rich are just a few of the projects on show at this year's Cawthron Science and Technology Fair starting this week in Nelson. More >>
Ocean-focused National Science Challenge launched today
Thursday, 4 September 2014, 10:48 am | Cawthron Institute
The Government’s latest National Science Challenge announced today represents the single biggest investment in ocean-related research for New Zealand. Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce today officially launched the Sustainable Seas National ... More >>
Smart technology helps scientists enhance high-value algae
Friday, 25 July 2014, 10:57 am | Cawthron Institute
New Zealand’s lucrative blue-biotech sector has received a boost with the launch of a highly- sophisticated, multi-vessel photobioreactor (PBR). More >>
Smart buoys, science and ‘rock snot’ on show at open day
Tuesday, 3 June 2014, 10:22 pm | Cawthron Institute
Smart buoys, science and ‘rock snot’ on show at open day Fascinating and important research happening at New Zealand’s largest independent science organisation will be on show this weekend as part of Cawthron Institute’s fourth annual open day. ... More >>
Get online and get to know your rivers!
Thursday, 20 March 2014, 2:41 pm | Cawthron Institute
A new website launched this week is a great tool for people wanting to find out what is really happening in their local waterways, New Zealand’s largest independent science organisation, Cawthron Institute, says. More >>
New facilities a huge step forward for environmental science
Thursday, 20 February 2014, 5:24 pm | Cawthron Institute
New Zealand’s largest independent science organisation, Cawthron Institute, today marked another milestone in its 95-year history with the opening of a new marine and freshwater research centre at its Nelson campus. More >>
Bottom-up research to understand Antarctic predator diets
Friday, 10 January 2014, 1:14 pm | Cawthron Institute
A Nelson scientist specialising in faecal DNA, is applying his unique expertise to an international research project into the impacts of climate change and commercial fishing on Anarctica’s top predators. More >>
New laboratory to boost oyster virus research
Thursday, 12 December 2013, 3:02 pm | Cawthron Institute
A new purpose-built laboratory at Cawthron Aquaculture Park near Nelson, has further boosted a long-term research programme to breed Pacific oysters resilient to a virus that devastated New Zealand’s oyster industry three years ago. More >>
Science news from Cawthron Institute - Spring 2013
Thursday, 21 November 2013, 4:01 pm | Cawthron Institute
Breakthrough in didymo research • Protecting our borders • Building heralds exciting new phase • Scientists launch world-first mapping system • Ocean acidification on the radar • And more… More >>
New science investment recognises unique expertise
Wednesday, 28 August 2013, 4:38 pm | Cawthron Institute
The importance of Cawthron Institute’s seafood safety and shellfish research has been recognised in the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) 2013 science investment round, announced by Minister of Science and Innovation Steven ... More >>
Cawthron Institute science news
Wednesday, 14 August 2013, 9:41 am | Cawthron Institute
Oyster virus research promising, New agreement cements aquaculture partnership, Safeguarding seafood exports, Investigating marine mammal populations, Charlie's corner - Collaboration breeds success More >>
Research delivers encouraging signs for oyster industry
Wednesday, 3 July 2013, 4:47 pm | Cawthron Institute
A collaborative research programme to breed oysters resilient to a virus that three years ago devastated New Zealand’s Pacific oyster industry is starting to deliver promising results. More >>
New Agreement Cements Nelson-based Aquaculture Partnership
Friday, 28 June 2013, 3:53 pm | Cawthron Institute
Aquaculture in the Top of the South has received a further boost following the signing of a formal agreement between Cawthron Institute and Wakatū Incorporation this week. More >>
High quality, safe NZ seafood focus of new role
Monday, 20 May 2013, 1:49 pm | Cawthron Institute
Cawthron Institute has boosted its science and aquaculture capability with the appointment of senior scientist Dr Jacquie Reed as its new head of aquaculture. “We are excited to further strengthen our science leadership team with this new appointment,” Cawthron ... More >>
Nurturing the next generation of scientists
Wednesday, 15 May 2013, 12:24 pm | Cawthron Institute
The Cawthron Trust is asking primary students ‘What will the next generation of scientists look like?’ this month, as part of the celebrations for National Primary Science Week, 20th – 24th May. Students are invited to answer the question in a ... More >>
Top of the South ready to take on science challenges
Friday, 3 May 2013, 3:34 pm | Cawthron Institute
Cawthron Institute has welcomed the National Science Challenges announced by Government this week. More >>
Science Matters: Science news from Cawthron Institute
Tuesday, 9 April 2013, 3:34 pm | Cawthron Institute
Smart buoys boost ocean knowledge • Household cleaners under the microscope • Breaking new ground in algae research • French scientists visit More >>