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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 >>
New investment a positive sign for oyster industry
Thursday, 14 February 2013, 12:02 pm | Cawthron Institute
media release FOR IMMEDIATE USE 14 February 2013 New investment a positive sign for New Zealand oyster industry One of New Zealand’s largest seafood companies will soon become the newest addition to the Cawthron Aquaculture Park. Cawthron Institute ... More >>
New Radio Show Shares the Passion Behind Science
Monday, 11 February 2013, 4:50 pm | Cawthron Institute
Ground-breaking science, inspirational scientists and new discoveries are all part of Cawthron Institute’s new radio show launched today in Nelson. More >>
Weird, wonderful science on show at Open Day
Wednesday, 30 January 2013, 10:38 am | Cawthron Institute
People from around the Top of the South are once again invited to step into the weird and wonderful world of science, as Cawthron Institute opens the doors to its stunning Glenhaven Aquaculture Centre next month (Sunday 10 February). More >>
100 Years on Cawthron vision draws closer at Brook Sancutary
Thursday, 13 December 2012, 9:25 am | Cawthron Institute
The Cawthron Trust Board has announced a $150,000 grant towards the planned pest proof fence at the Brook Waimarama Sanctuary. More >>
Cawthron Institute’s ‘smart buoy’ released
Wednesday, 5 December 2012, 12:31 pm | Cawthron Institute
FOR IMMEDIATE USE 5 December 2012 Cawthron Institute’s ‘smart buoy’ released in Hawkes Bay More >>
$26 Million Investment Recognises Ground-Breaking Research
Friday, 16 November 2012, 3:59 pm | Cawthron Institute
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 16 November 2012 $26 Million Investment Recognises Ground-Breaking Research Cawthron Institute’s ground-breaking research to domesticate the New Zealand GreenshellTM mussel now has a vehicle to take it to market thanks to a new $26 million ... More >>
Construction to Start on New Cawthron High Tech Laboratories
Friday, 12 October 2012, 3:07 pm | Cawthron Institute
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 12 October 2012 Construction Set to Start on New Cawthron High Tech Laboratories to Help Boost Export Earnings Construction is set to start before Christmas on Cawthron Institute’s new high technology laboratories at its Halifax ... More >>
Practical Scientist Recognised for Contribution to Industry
Friday, 3 August 2012, 2:53 pm | Cawthron Institute
The practical and collaborative approach of a Cawthron Institute scientist towards the development of a potential new marine market has earned a coveted industry award. More >>
Cawthron breaks into potential multi-million dollar market
Saturday, 14 April 2012, 1:03 pm | Cawthron Institute
New Zealand’s largest independent research organisation, Nelson-based Cawthron Institute, has broken into a new and lucrative export market that promises rich returns for the country. More >>
Cawthron appoints Professor Charles Eason as Chief Executive
Tuesday, 27 March 2012, 11:23 am | Cawthron Institute
Cawthron Board of Directors Chairman, Ian Kearney, today announced the appointment of Professor Charles Eason – a former senior manager with Landcare Research and a Professor at Lincoln University – as the new Chief Executive of Cawthron Institute. More >>
Award Winning Trifecta for Independent Researcher
Friday, 28 October 2011, 1:17 pm | Cawthron Institute
New Zealand’s largest independent research institute has scored the trifecta with another of its young scientists winning a prestigious international award to pursue research on shellfish aquaculture at one of the world’s leading shellfish research ... More >>
Award Winning Trifecta for Independent Researcher
Friday, 28 October 2011, 10:14 am | Cawthron Institute
New Zealand’s largest independent research institute has scored the trifecta with another of its young scientists winning a prestigious international award to pursue research on shellfish aquaculture at one of the world’s leading shellfish research ... More >>
Prof Robert Winston to Deliver Wellington Public Lecture
Friday, 22 July 2011, 3:15 pm | Cawthron Institute
The well known presenter of television series Child of Our Time and The Human Body will give a FREE public lecture at the Opera House Wellington on 02 August 2011. More >>
Scientists And Iwi Working To Confirm Gulf Safe
Tuesday, 24 August 2010, 6:01 pm | Cawthron Institute
Traps will next month be lowered into the waters of the Hauraki Gulf in a renewed bid to find out more about the prevalence and impact of the toxin responsible for killing dogs on Auckland beaches last summer. More >>
Researchers gather to discuss future of research
Thursday, 19 August 2010, 10:09 am | Cawthron Institute
The country’s largest independent research organisation, Cawthron Institute, has called scientists and researchers from all over New Zealand together to develop strategies for on-going research into the discovery of the deadly tetrodotoxin in Auckland. More >>
Squishy Sea Squirts At Heart Of Research
Friday, 9 July 2010, 12:23 pm | Cawthron Institute
Squishy sea squirts hanging off the local wharf may not seem like ‘close family’ but their evolutionary relationship with vertebrates, including humans, along with their ecology lie at the heart of a research project which has just won $1.05 million ... More >>
Crown Funding for Aquaculture Innovation Welcomed
Friday, 16 April 2010, 3:14 pm | Cawthron Institute
Crown Funding for Aquaculture Innovation Welcomed Cawthron Institute is welcoming $1.69 million dollars of government funding for its Glenhaven aquaculture research facility, on the outskirts of Nelson. The money will support continued development ... More >>