Kia ora from Royal Society Te Apārangi | Issue #1206
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Call for papers for animal behaviour special issue
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The New Zealand Journal of Zoology invites submissions with a focus on the remarkable diversity of animal behaviour in Aotearoa New Zealand and Australasia more broadly for a special issue.
Behaviour is one of the most fascinating aspects of biology, shaped by interactions between morphology, physiology, cognition, and ecology. Variation in behaviour can have profound consequences for survival and reproduction. Aotearoa New Zealand and Australasia have some incredibly unique and understudied animals, and this region also plays host to a number of recent arrivals that have adjusted their behaviour to live here. This issue is open to research on them all.
Please email a preliminary title, list of potential authors and a short descriptive paragraph outlining the scope of your proposed manuscript to the guest editors Dr Kristal Cain (Auckland; k.cain@auckland.ac.nz), Dr Christina Painting (Waikato; chrissie.painting@waikato.ac.nz) and Dr Stephanie Godfrey (Otago; stephanie.godfrey@otago.ac.nz). The guest editors will make a decision on which manuscripts to invite for the special issue and authors will be notified by 25 Whiringa-ā-rangi November 2022.
EOI deadline: 11 Whiringa-ā-rangi November 2022
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Associate Professor Krushil Watane (Ngāti Manu, Te Hikutu, Ngāti Whātua o Orākei, Tonga), Head of Philosophy at Massey University, has been appointed as a Member of the Standing Committee for Freedom and Responsibility in Science, following nomination by the Society. The committee promotes freedom for scientists to pursue knowledge and to freely exchange ideas, at the same time as advocating the responsibility of scientists to maintain scientifically defensible conclusions, and of scientific institutions to apply high standards.
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Last chance to apply and nominate for Ngā Puipuiaki Pūtaiao a Te Pirimia the 2022 Prime Minister's Science Prizes — New Zealand’s most valuable science awards.
The Government of New Zealand introduced The Prime Minister’s Science Prizes in 2009 as a way of raising the profile and prestige of science in Aotearoa. There are five prizes with a combined value of $975,000
Closing date: 18 Whiringa-ā-nuku October 2022
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This event on 12-15 Hakihea December will give 60 Year 12 or Year 13 tauira who have a passion for science, technology, or social sciences the opportunity to research some big science questions or social issues. Students will work in teams and be assigned a mentor. All travel, kai, accommodation and activities are covered by the programme. Powering Potential 2022 will be a blast!
Deadline extended to Friday 21 Whiringa-ā-nuku October 2022.
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He pitopito kōrero | News bulletin
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Working with Illustrators
The Drawing Science guide to working with illustrators is a fully illustrated guide for researchers who want to learn how to collaborate with illustrators. From animation to infographics, there are examples of the types of illustrations you can use to visualise your work – as well as practical info such as what you might expect to pay, and how to write a great brief.
@SMC
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How much forestry would be needed to offset warming from agricultural methane?
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Simon Upton FRSNZ, has published a research note on forestry offsets for agricultural methane. New Zealand’s emissions reduction targets for 2050 were enshrined in legislation in 2019. In this note, the Commissioner questions the rationale behind having a net target for long-lived greenhouse gases and a gross target for biogenic methane.
@Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment
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The basics of NZ's water infrastructure - Expert Reaction
What's happening behind the scenes when drinking water gets to our taps or our wastewater is discharged – and how might climate change get in the way? Experts commented on:
- Irrigation
- Drinking water
- Wastewater
- Resilience to climate change
@SMC
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Ngā take o te wā | Events
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TONIGHT 6PM 13 Whiringa-ā-nuku October, Rotorua
MacDiarmid Institute Regional Lecture Series: To Industry and Beyond
How do you go from a research lab to a new start-up company? ‘To Industry and Beyond’, focuses on pathways from science to industry with researchers Justin Hodgkiss and Shalini Divya.
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17 Whiringa-ā-nuku October, Auckland
Secret lives on seabird island
Professor David Towns, winner of the Royal Society Te Apārangi 2019 Charles Fleming Environmental Achievement Award, is speaking about his work on ecological restoration and ecosystem function.
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18 Whiringa-ā-nuku October, Palmerston North
Big Cats and Other Beasts
Dr Chris Andrews is a Lecturer in Animal Genetics and Breeding in the Animal Science Group at Massey University. He will discuss the use of assisted reproductive technologies for the conservation of endangered carnivores.
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18 Whiringa-ā-nuku October, Epsom Auckland
Tiny but Mighty – the role of pollen and palynology in the Geosciences
Kat Holt gives the Geoscience Society of New Zealand President lecture. Palynology provides an extremely valuable tool in many areas of the geosciences, including but not limited to biostratigraphy, petroleum exploration, and climate and environmental reconstructions. See also University of Auckland and Waikato talks.
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Ngā whiwhinga | Opportunities
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The 2022 Pacific Fund call for projects is now open. New Zealand partners are invited to submit a nomination for a project contributing to the regional integration of French communities: New Caledonia, French Polynesia, and Wallis and Futuna.
Projects must be centered on one of these themes:
Fight against climate change and risk management for natural disasters
Economic and industrial projects (feasibility study, training actions, etc.)
Health security and food security (fight against endemic diseases, fishery managements, etc.).
Closing date: 20 November
Organisation: Embassy of France in Wellington
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On behalf of MBIE Hīkina Whakatutuki, Royal Society Te Apārangi has opened the July 2022 Call for Catalyst: Leaders.
Catalyst: Leaders supports incoming and outgoing targeted international fellowships for exceptional individuals that cannot be supported through other means. For detailed information please refer to the Catalyst: Leaders Guidelines.
Closing Date: 20 Whiringa-ā-nuku October 2022
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On behalf of the MBIE Hīkina Whakatutuki, Royal Society Te Apārangi has opened the July 2022 Call for Catalyst: Seeding.
Catalyst: Seeding facilitates new small and medium pre-research strategic partnerships with international collaborators that cannot be supported through other means, and with a view to developing full collaborations that could be supported through Catalyst: Strategic over time. For detailed information please refer to the Catalyst: Seeding Guidelines.
Closing Date: 20 Whiringa-ā-nuku October 2022
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16-18 Whiringa-ā-rangi November, Dunedin
SCANZ Conference: Communicating through the noise
The theme of this year’s Science Communication Association of New Zealand (SCANZ) conference is “Communicating through the noise”. The last few years have proven how a sea of misinformation can drown out credible sources of information. It has shown us the importance of tailoring our information so that it is meaningful and resonates with the values of our audience. The series of speakers and workshops are designed to address how we can communicate science more effectively in Aotearoa through the maelstrom of contradictory sources, extreme opinions and political complexity.
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23-25 Whiringa-ā-rangi November, Christchurch
New Zealand Geographical Society Conference
Early Bird registrations are closing on Thursday 20 October for the biennial conference, Toitū: Geographies of Resilience. With four renowned keynote speakers: Dr Gail Tipa (Kai Tahu), Professor Katharine McKinnon (University of Canberra), Professor Julian Agyeman (Tufts University) and Professor Rebecca Lave (Indiana University) and over 160 presentations, the conference is going to be exciting and informative. View details of the conference or register.
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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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