Kia ora from Royal Society Te Apārangi | Issue #1188
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Arotakenga our year in review
We have published Highlights Te Tau 2021, the annual review publication for Royal Society Te Apārangi. It was another tumultuous year during which the world had to face the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic – we once again were heartened and grateful we could continue in most aspects of our mahi to support New Zealanders to tūhura explore, torohē discover and tohatoha share knowledge. We share many of our activities during 2021 in this publication.
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Speaker's Science Forum - Trust, misinformation and social in(ex)clusion
MPs gathered at Parliament on 8 Pipiri June to hear experts discuss new research on mis- and dis-information. Dr Michael Daubs (VUW) discussed how emotional responses to disinformation campaigns can lead people to base their beliefs on factually incorrect information. Kate Hannah (The Disinformation Project) described the impact of 'information disorders' on the health and wellbeing of New Zealanders, and the role of communities, civil society and institutions in building trust and social connection.
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Special issue of the New Zealand Journal of Crop and Horticultural Science released
NZJCHS has published a new special issue with guest editor Professor Andrew East (Massey). The special issue, 'Postharvest horticulture: a multidisciplinary science field that enables global fresh produce trade', contains twelve papers addressing questions and challenges in post-harvest science and the export of perishable products.
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NZJZ call for papers: Animals in the microbial world
This special issue of the New Zealand Journal of Zoology invites submissions with a focus on the diverse interactions of animals with the microbial world.
Please email a preliminary title, list of potential authors and a short descriptive paragraph outlining the scope of your proposed manuscript to guest editors, Dr Manpreet K Dhami (Manaaki Whenua) and Professor Mike Taylor (University of Auckland) by 12 Hereturikōkā August 2022.
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He pitopito kōrero | News bulletin
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New Zealand failing to control pesticide use
New Zealand is among the highest global users of pesticides, but it lags behind the rest of the world when it comes to pesticide regulation and safety. In this interview with Kathryn Ryan, Professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Neil Pearce FRSNZ discusses his new book, Pesticides and Health: How New Zealand Fails in Environmental Protection.
@RNZ
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University anchor tenant in carbon-neutral datacentre
University of Otago Chief Operating Officer Stephen Willis says the university will develop a customised, future-proof and scalable hosting solution to help the university manage exploding volumes of data anticipated as rising numbers of large-scale scientific projects come on stream.
@University of Otago
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First microplastics found in Antarctic snow – Expert Reaction
A New Zealand study has confirmed that microplastics are present in Antarctica’s Ross Island region. Across 19 sites, researchers found an average concentration of 29 microplastic particles per litre of melted snow. The Science Media Centre asked experts to comment.
@SMC
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Ngā take o te wā | Events
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Ngā whiwhinga | Opportunities
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Rutherford Foundation PhD and Postdoctoral Fellowship Funding Opportunities
The funding round for Rutherford Foundation PhD Scholarships and Postdoctoral Fellowships is open from Thursday 9 Pipiri June. The Rutherford Foundation aims to build human capability in science and technology by providing early career support for New Zealand’s brightest and most promising researchers. For 2022, the following funding opportunities are available:
- New Zealand Postdoctoral Fellowships will enable recipients to undertake full-time research programmes within New Zealand in all areas of research, science, and technology, including social sciences and the humanities. Up to six fellowships can be awarded in the 2022 funding round. Researchers whose doctoral degrees were conferred on or after 1 January 2018 are eligible to apply.
- Cambridge-Rutherford Memorial PhD Scholarships are intended to provide full support to enable completion of a PhD at the University of Cambridge in pure or applied science and the social sciences. Up to one scholarship can be awarded in the 2022 funding round.
Closing date: 4 Here-turi-kōkā August
Organisation: Royal Society Te Apārangi
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French-related research opportunities
The Embassy of France in New Zealand has several calls for projects and mobility grants open right now. If you have a French-related research project, if you are collaborating with a French researcher or institute, or if you would like a travel grant to visit France, take a look!
Organisation: The Embassy of France in New Zealand
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Mō Te Apārangi | About Us
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Royal Society Te Apārangi supports New Zealanders to explore, discover and share knowledge. Our varied programmes provide support and opportunities for researchers, teachers and school students, together with those who are simply curious about the world. To learn more visit royalsociety.org.nz
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