Issue 48: March 2013
(PDF, 1.5 MB)Work by Dr Ian Duggan, Associate Professor Jacob Edmond, Professor Sally Brooker, and Associate Professor Maan Alkaisi is highlighted in this issue of the Marsden Update, as well as results from the 2012 funding round.
Issue 47: February 2012
(PDF, 1.6 MB)This issue of the Marsden Update highlights three books written by Associate Professor Greer Garden, Professors Alison Jones and Kuni Jenkins, and Professor Rod Downey, which resulted from their Marsden-funded research, as well as results from the 2011 funding round.
Issue 46: November 2010
(PDF, 2.1 MB)The November 2010 issue of the Marsden Fund update opens with Dr Julie Rowland’s grant to explore how faults form when the Earth’s crust tears apart due to tectonic plate processes. It also has the results of the 2010 round, including the highlights in funding for 2010.
Issue 45: December 2009
(PDF, 1.8 MB)This issue of the Marsden Update leads with a research team from Victoria University working on detecting trace quantities of molecules in substances, using a new technique called Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy. It also contains the results of the 2009 funding round, including the full list of recipients and the highlights in funding for 2009.
Issue 44: October 2009
(PDF, 1.7 MB)The October 2009 issue of the Update has new insights into the earth’s eco-systems after the last ice age, thanks to sub-antarctic bull-kelp. It also profiles some of the research projects which are utilizing the Vision Matauranga policy.
Issue 43: May 2009
(PDF, 2.4 MB)For May 2009, the Update features an article on Professor Andy Cockburn’s research into developing more efficient computer interfaces. In addition to a fascinating piece on different communication processes in Maori and pakeha workplaces, there is also a final comment from the outgoing Chair of the Marsden Fund Council, Dr Garth Carnaby.
Issue 42: October 2008
(PDF, 2.8 MB)The Marsden Update for October 2008 features a piece on calcium signalling and its importance to our bodies. There is also an article on the effects of Rogernomics and the new manager of the fund, Dr Dean Peterson, is introduced.
Issue 41: March 2008
(PDF, 2.9 MB)In the March 2008 issue of the Marsden Update, a new book by a group of Waikato University researchers on the history of the Moko is profiled; along with articles on New Zealanders experience with local government, and the origins of the Triplefin fish species.
Issue 40: October 2007
(PDF, 1.2 MB)The October 2007 issue of the Update has the results of the 2007 funding round, it also includes the full list of grant recipients and highlights some of the more notable projects to be given funding.
Issue 39: August 2007
(PDF, 2.9 MB)For the August 2007 issue of the Update, there is a feature article on Ancient Greek and Roman theories on time. There are also pieces on the history of the Chatham Islands and how the human body regulates fat storage by itself.
Issue 38: April 2007
(PDF, 807 kB)Beginning with a feature on how quickly trees can process carbon, the April 2007 issue of the Update also has a profile of Professor Margaret Brimble and a piece on young people’s attitudes to drinking.
Issue 37: January 2007
(PDF, 3.8 MB)The first issue of the Update for 2007 has a piece on the migratory patterns of Rats, which are being tracked by their genetic coding. It also has articles on the evolution of parasites and highlights some current research projects being supported by the fund.
Issue 36: October 2006
(PDF, 1.6 MB)The October 2006 issue of the Update features the results of the 2006 funding round and lists the recipients of grants. It also has some commentary from the Chair of the Council, on recent publicity in the media.
Issue 35: August 2006
(PDF, 2.3 MB)For August 2006, the Marsden Update has features on the disease which is having dramatic effects on the Cabbage tree, the effects of sleep on the human brain, and some recently published books which have resulted from Marsden grants.
Issue 34: April 2006
(PDF, 1.9 MB)This issue of the Update has a large feature on a top research team’s efforts to understand the behaviour of volcanoes, using Mt Ruapehu as an example. It also profiles two new Marsden Council members.
Issue 33: December 2005
(PDF, 1.9 MB)The Marsden Update for December 2005 commemorates the tenth birthday of the fund and features contributions from current and former science ministers, highlights in funding over the course of the fund’s life, and articles on current research projects.
Issue 32: October 2005
(PDF, 656 kB)Beginning with the funding announcements for the 2005 funding round, the October 2005 issue of the Update also features a piece on the research project being led by Dr Shane Cronin in a bid to monitor the long expected Mt Ruapehu Lahar.
Issue 31: June 2005
(PDF, 440 kB)The June 2005 issue of the Marsden Update begins with a feature on a new book on the origins and evolution of New Zealand English by Associate Professor Elizabeth Gordon. There are also pieces on Canterbury University’s ring laser and Professor Richard Blaikie’s work on creating the perfect lens.
Issue 30: January 2005
(PDF, 333 kB)The January 2005 issue of the Marsden Update features an article on Coral reef formation in the Maldives, and also includes pieces on the early 20th century cure for syphilis and monitoring of wildlife populations.
Issue 29: October 2004
(PDF, 397 kB)The October 2004 issue of the Update features the full list of proposals to be offered funding in the 2004 funding round, and also highlights some of the more interesting proposals.
Issue 28: July 2004
(PDF, 354 kB)This issue of the Marsden Update begins with research into why over 95% of New Zealand’s woody flora is ‘evergreen’ by Drs Matt McGlone and David Whitehead of Landcare Reseach. It then highlights other projects including, the mysteries of Antarctic sea ice and the numerical modelling of fluid flow.
Issue 27: April 2004
(PDF, 793 kB)The April 2004 issue of the Update begins with Dr Jenni Adams’ work on detecting neutrino particles from space in Antarctic ice, it also has the parasite populations of New Zealand mudflats and a piece on the poems of Robin Hyde.
Issue 26: December 2003
(PDF, 255 kB)The Marsden Update for December 2003 starts with new uses for an instrument known as a ‘Selective ion Flow Tube’ and also includes articles on cool-water limestones and an update on books which have been published due to support from the fund.
Issue 25: September 2003
(PDF, 217 kB)The Marsden Update for September 2003 starts with the funding announcements for the 2003 funding round. It also features the funding highlights for 2003, and developments in the fight against flesh-eating bacteria.
Issue 24: July 2003
(PDF, 229 kB)The July 2003 issue of the update starts with an article on Grass Grub disease caused by horozontal gene transfer, it also includes pieces on cosmic noise, the electrical activation of the heart, and the relationship between charity and state welfare.
Issue 23: April 2003
(PDF, 233 kB)For the April 2003 issue, the Update features a piece on the songs and dances of the people of Takuu Atoll, which Richard Moyle is recording for preservation. It also has the numbers of preliminary proposals for the 2003 round.
Issue 22: December 2002
(PDF, 187 kB)Beginning with a piece on cellular gap junctions, the December 2002 issue of the Marsden Update also has the release of a survey on bullying in our secondary schools and an article on various books which are being written as a result of Marsden funding.
Issue 21: September 2002
(PDF, 200 kB)This issue of the Marsden Update has a fascinating article on Maori Newspapers dating back to the 1840s. It also has some of the funding highlights for 2002 and an introductory column from the new Manager, Dr Don Smith.
Issue 20: June 2002
(PDF, 163 kB)The June 2002 issue begins with Juliet Gerrard’s work on Protein Crosslinking, and follows on with the Habitat and reproduction of Tuatara.
Issue 19: March 2002
(PDF, 479 kB)The March 2002 issue of the Update begins with the revelation that New Zealand forests were directly impacted by the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs. it also contains the final numbers for the 2002 preliminary proposal round, and a piece how the role of water in igniting coal.
Issue 18: December 2001
(PDF, 210 kB)The Marsden Update for December 2001 starts with a piece on the deep sea extinctions of sea life. This is accompanied by an article on the ongoing effects of Marsden Funding for researchers, and one on our ideal mate standards for intimate relationships.
Issue 17: September 2001
(PDF, 279 kB)This issue of the Marsden Update features with the results of the 2001 funding round and some of the highlights in funding for that year. It also has a piece on the origins of whitebait, and one on the Paua’s defence mechanisms.
Issue 16: July 2001
(PDF, 237 kB)In the July 2001 edition of the Marsden Update, Professor Paul Callaghan’s research on surfactant molecules is featured; while rock sponges, weta evolution, and price stability are also highlighted.
Issue 15: March 2001
(PDF, 194 kB)This issue of the Marsden Update includes the results of the preliminary proposal round for 2001 and a feature on the ability of fish to smell their food, it also has an article on albino pollens.
Issue 14: December 2000
(PDF, 727 kB)Beginning with an article on blood sampling having behavioural effects on the Hihi Stitchbird, the December 2000 issue of the Marsden Update also includes a profile of Ernest Marsden and a preview of an upcoming book on Robin Hyde.
Issue 13: September 2000
(PDF, 304 kB)The Marsden Update for September 2000 features the results for the 2000 funding round. The Update also runs through some of the funding highlights for 2000, and a piece on how paper-rock-scissors provides insights into how species compete with one another.
Issue 12: June 2000
(PDF, 249 kB)Beginning with a piece on the Methane absorbing properties of the curly-leaved pondweed, the June 2000 edition of the Update also features an article on the dominance of the Otago region in the early years of the New Zealand publishing industry.
Issue 11: April 2000
(PDF, 266 kB)This issue of the Marsden Update features a cover story on a breakthrough in anti-sense technology by Marsden Fund researchers, a story on the ‘New Zild’ accent, and a short analysis of why the Hectors Dolphin is in decline.
Issue 10: December 1999
(PDF, 213 kB)The Marsden Update for December 1999 brings us a profile of Professor Andrew Carstairs-McCarthy’s work on Human speech development, and a breakthrough in the use of marine Mussel protein molecules to heal wounds.
Issue 9: September 1999
(PDF, 309 kB)The September 1999 issue features the results of the funding round for 1999, and includes some of the highlights in funding for that year.
Issue 8: July 1999
(PDF, 319 kB)This issue of the marsden Update reports on a study by Otago University researchers on the development of a baby’s memory, and the influence of the printing press in 19th century New Zealand.
Issue 7: March 1999
(PDF, 7.7 MB)The March 1999 issue of the Marsden Update features a piece on the navigational abilities of Rainbow Trout and the mystery of how animals navigate. It also features articles on how Weta survive alpine freezes, plant photosynthesis, and nano-transistors on microchips.
Issue 6: October 1998
(PDF, 189 kB)This issue contains the results of the 1998 funding round and the panel convenor reports for the round. It also features the Marsden Awards for 1998 and highlights some examples of research being supported by the fund.
Issue 5: June 1998
(PDF, 180 kB)Beginning with an obituary to Michael Prebble, this issue of the Update also includes the 1998 Preliminary Proposal round results, and the panel convenor reports on the preliminary round.
Marsden Update
The newsletter of the Marsden Fund, containing news and features about Marsden Fund sponsored research and researchers.
