Royal Society of New Zealand

Welcome to the
Royal Society of New Zealand

We promote, invest in and celebrate excellence in people and ideas, for the benefit of all New Zealanders—and we make telling these stories a priority. We administer research funds, publish peer-reviewed journals, offer advice to government and foster international research contact and co-operation.

  • An evening of science and music, bringing together the brilliance of Einstein's physics with the music he loved.

  • 2013 Distinguished Speaker Professor Terry Speed on understanding epigenetics through mathematics.

  • Applications are now open for Primary Science and Endeavour Teacher Fellowships for Terms 1 and 2 2014.

  • Congratulations to Quinn Berentson, winner of the Royal Society of New Zealand 2013 Science Book Prize.

  • Budget 2013 has increased the Marsden Fund by $20 million over four years.

  • 10 lectures over 10 months on how mathematics is helping to find solutions to today’s problems.

  • An evening of science and music, bringing together the brilliance of Einstein's physics with the music he loved.

  • 2013 Distinguished Speaker Professor Terry Speed on understanding epigenetics through mathematics.

  • Applications are now open for Primary Science and Endeavour Teacher Fellowships for Terms 1 and 2 2014.

  • Congratulations to Quinn Berentson, winner of the Royal Society of New Zealand 2013 Science Book Prize.