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Two New Zealand school students are finalists in the worldwide Google Science Fair
A Gold CREST project by two New Zealand students has won them a semi-finalist spot in the worldwide Google Science Fair. People’s Choice voting is underway. Read more…
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Teachers gaining science skills away from the classroom
Seven primary school teachers are halfway through a teacher fellowship programme which has taken them out of their classrooms and into the world of science and research. Read more…
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Nationwide week of science activities gets underway 2 May
Primary schools around New Zealand are being invited to take part in a nationwide science week from 2-7 May, including a national school science experiment. Read more…
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Royal Society of New Zealand comments on new discussion paper about policy formation and evaluation
A new discussion paper about policy formation and evaluation released last week by the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor, Professor Sir Peter Gluckman, has been praised by the Royal Society of New Zealand. Read more…
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New research scholarship commemorates Scott’s Antarctic expedition
A new PhD scholarship has been awarded to an outstanding Polar scientist from New Zealand to study at the University of Cambridge. Read more…
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The state of science education in New Zealand schools examined in new report
A new report looks at the state of science education in New Zealand schools, making recommendations on future directions. Read more…
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Shortlisted books announced for 2011 Science Book Prize
The finalists for the 2011 Science Book Prize have been decided with three books making the shortlist. The winning book will be announced on 13 May. Read more…
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Portraits of top New Zealand scientists on public display for the first time
New Zealand’s three Nobel Prize winners feature in a new exhibition opening at the New Zealand Portrait Gallery in Wellington on 31 March. Read more…
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International expert on forensic archaeology delivering free public lectures
An international celebrated scientist is the visiting lecturer for the upcoming Royal Society of New Zealand Distinguished Speaker public lecture series. Read more…
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Earthquake information paper looks at earthquake prediction and future earthquake risks for Christchurch and New Zealand
A paper from the Royal Society of New Zealand and the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor looks at earthquake prediction and future earthquake risks for Christchurch and New Zealand. Read more…
