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.

  • 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.

  • Congratulations to the secondary students selected to attend international science events.

  • Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble will speak on creating medicinal chemicals inspired by nature.

  • The 2013 James Cook Research Fellowships round for experienced researchers to pursue research full-time is now open.

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

  • 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.

  • Congratulations to the secondary students selected to attend international science events.