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A Call To Save Our Science (SOS) At Friday’s #SS4C
Saturday, 6 April 2024, 5:23 am | New Zealand Association of Scientists
“Many scientists will be marching in support of rangitahi and youth, yet also have a message. It’s an SOS - Save Our Science. Save the science facing cuts that is needed to address the climate change challenge.” More >>
New Zealand Association Of Scientists Awards Celebrate The Achievements Of Scientists And Our Science System
Tuesday, 14 November 2023, 5:33 pm | New Zealand Association of Scientists
The New Zealand Association of Scientists (NZAS) is pleased to announce its annual medal winners for 2023. The NZAS medals have a long history and are among the most prestigious awarded across all fields of research in New Zealand. The Marsden Medal ... More >>
NZAS Compiles Briefing For The Incoming Minister Of RSI
Thursday, 2 November 2023, 1:00 pm | New Zealand Association of Scientists
The New Zealand Association of Scientists (NZAS) is releasing a Briefing for the Incomimg Minister of Research, Science and Innovation (RSI). NZAS Co-President Troy Baisden says “Crucial decisions will be needed quickly to rebuild our RSI system ... More >>
NZAS Alarmed By Proposed Cuts At The University Of Otago
Thursday, 4 May 2023, 11:29 am | New Zealand Association of Scientists
New Zealand Association of Scientists Co-President Dr Lucy Stewart says, “Proposed cuts to staff at the University of Otago [1] , coming on top of recent reductions at our other universities, continue to sound alarm bells around the state of the ... More >>
Exciting Alignment Of NZ Research With EU Horizons Pillar II Missions
Wednesday, 21 December 2022, 6:52 pm | New Zealand Association of Scientists
New Zealand Association of Scientists co-President Prof Troy Baisden comments on the agreement just finalised between New Zealand and the European Union (EU) Horizons funding framework Pillar II, but no agreement for New Zealand access to Pillar I ... More >>
Mātauranga And Science
Tuesday, 27 July 2021, 5:08 pm | New Zealand Association of Scientists
Aotearoa New Zealand is rapidly advancing as a leader in Indigenous knowledge by recognising the potential for mātauranga and Western science to work together. The validity of mātauranga has been established by numerous recent publications, many ... More >>
Science And Gender
Friday, 16 July 2021, 11:51 am | New Zealand Association of Scientists
As an organisation, the New Zealand Association of Scientists (NZAS) recognises the importance of inclusiveness and kindness in science. Transgender, intersex, and gender diverse Kiwis experience significant discrimination within our society. This ... More >>
NZAS Alarmed By Cuts To Science At Waikato
Saturday, 27 March 2021, 1:56 pm | New Zealand Association of Scientists
New Zealand Association of Scientists Past President Associate Professor Craig Stevens says, “Proposed new cuts to science at the University of Waikato [1] , coming on top of voluntary staffing changes in late 2020, are an alarming example of the severity ... More >>
Massey University Cuts A Third Of Science
Wednesday, 7 October 2020, 6:45 am | New Zealand Association of Scientists
New Zealand Association of Scientists President and University of Waikato Professor Troy Baisden says, “The scope of the cuts to Massey University’s science capability is beyond alarming.” “Up to 40% of taught papers and about a third of academic ... More >>
Association of Scientists Announces New President and Agenda
Wednesday, 20 November 2019, 8:39 am | New Zealand Association of Scientists
The New Zealand Association of Scientists (NZAS) new President is Professor Troy Baisden, based at the University of Waikato. More >>
Science is, sometimes, political
Thursday, 2 February 2017, 2:43 pm | New Zealand Association of Scientists
The New Zealand Association of Scientists (NZAS) is deeply concerned by the impact of the new US administration. More >>
Director of GeoNet needs to be heard
Monday, 21 November 2016, 3:00 pm | New Zealand Association of Scientists
The New Zealand Association of Scientists (NZAS) is alarmed at reports[1] that the Acting Civil Defence Minister, Gerry Brownlee, is “furious with GeoNet comments” made by the service’s Director, Dr Ken Gledhill[2]. More >>
New Zealand Association of Scientists awards
Friday, 9 September 2016, 9:39 am | New Zealand Association of Scientists
New Zealand Association of Scientists awards celebrate long-term fundamental science that has had significant value for New Zealand More >>
The Government’s disregard for evidence is an own goal
Monday, 20 June 2016, 3:48 pm | New Zealand Association of Scientists
By casually dismissing research showing that 90 - day employment trials have not met policy goals , the Government is undermining its own big data initiative. More >>
The Government's disregard for evidence is an own goal
Monday, 20 June 2016, 10:54 am | New Zealand Association of Scientists
By casually dismissing research showing that 90-day employment trials have not met policy goals, the Government is undermining its own big data initiative. More >>
Continued Change amongst the Positive News for Science
Friday, 27 May 2016, 10:37 am | New Zealand Association of Scientists
The New Zealand Association of Scientists (NZAS) says there is good news for science in the 2016, but also lot of uncertainty. More >>
Concerns for Reduced Science Content at Radio NZ
Monday, 9 May 2016, 10:53 am | New Zealand Association of Scientists
8 May 2016 Concerns for Reduced Science Content at Radio NZ The New Zealand Association of Scientists (NZAS) is troubled by news of changes to science content at New Zealand public broadcaster RNZ. NZAS Past-President Associate Professor Nicola Gaston says ... More >>
Association of Scientists Celebrates its 75th Anniversary
Thursday, 14 April 2016, 11:59 am | New Zealand Association of Scientists
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the New Zealand Association of Scientists, we are bringing together some of New Zealand's most original thinkers at Te Papa on April 26th to discuss the future for scientists in New Zealand. More >>
NZAS celebrate NZ scientific achievements
Friday, 20 November 2015, 10:33 am | New Zealand Association of Scientists
The New Zealand Association of Scientists (NZAS) will award its annual medals to New Zealand scientists for 2015, at a function to be held in Wellington Thursday night (19th Nov). More >>
Redefinition of the purpose of CRIs a serious concern
Wednesday, 30 September 2015, 10:18 am | New Zealand Association of Scientists
The New Zealand Association of Scientists (NZAS) is surprised by comments made by the Minister of Science and Innovation, Steven Joyce, in apparent contradiction of the Crown Research Institutes (CRI) Act, 1992. “The Act describes the first two ... More >>
