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.

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

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

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

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

  • The New Zealand Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research is calling for papers for a special issue on aquaculture research.

  • 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.

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

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

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