Tumu Whakarae I Chief Executive update
Tēnā koutou katoa,
It has been a real pleasure to take up the role of Tumu Whakarae Chief Executive of the Society. Thank you all for such a warm welcome!
Six weeks into my tenure, I am enjoying immensely the work of the organisation – our people are highly expert and very valued, and the organisation has a long and proud history to build on. With major changes in train within both the research, science and technology system and the education system, my focus this year is by necessity on orientating the Society to be successful into the future through truly living our strategy. The Society must be visible and relevant, and have a real voice in the system.
To achieve these goals, I will be looking to Members, Fellows and Companions to amplify the work we do through your networks and lend expertise from time to time to shared projects that promote the value of research, science, technology and the humanities in New Zealand society.
As global threats to science and academia grow, there is a lot to do and I’d like the Society to lean into its role as a system convenor across disciplines, regions and organisations.
In closing, I look forward to meeting with you in the various forums and engagements we have planned through the year, and to hearing from you about how the Society could contribute to your priorities and aspirations. We certainly have a collective interest in ensuring that trustworthy, evidence-based information is at the heart of New Zealand’s future.
Naku noa, nā
Justine Daw
Chief Executive
Royal Society Te Apārangi