This special issue is all about MBIE's Te Ara Paerangi - Future Pathways research system reform process. It is completely open access. NZSR is the journal of science policy in Aotearoa. Have a read at this link: New Zealand Science Review : Te Ara Paerangi - Future Pathways Special Issue Please share this with your mates by using the social media share or just sending them a link.
P.S. I have a piece on valuing people in this issue.
The 2023 NZAS conference and awards ceremony is being held in-person on 14 November 2023 at the University of Auckland. More information and registration.
Kia ora koutou, if you're a NZ ECR and you're interested in advocating for ECRs, or even just being part of a caring community, you are welcome to join the NZ Early Career Researchers Slack. Please comment or message me and I will send you an invite link. ?
The AI Forum of New Zealand is proud to present New Zealand’s essential AI event – Aotearoa AI Summit, Atamai Tuatahi | Intelligence First. Join us as we lead the AI conversation in Aotearoa.
This is our 5th Annual Summit and it’s a fantastic opportunity to join the AI ecosystem of industry leaders, startups, government and academia.
We are bringing some of the brightest AI minds in the industry together - this is your opportunity to network with AI visionaries igniting passion and focus for AI adoption in Aotearoa.
Find out more https://aotearoaai.nz/
Royal Society Te Apārangi Wellington Branch and the Royal Society Te Apārangi Joint Public Lecture
On Wednesday 9 August at 6.00 pm the Royal Society Te Apārangi Wellington Branch and the Royal Society Te Apārangi will host a free public lecture. We hope that you will attend and contribute to the discussion afterward. Please come along. Full details of the lecture are given below.
Wednesday 9 August 2023
6.00 - 7.00 pm at the Royal Society Te Apārangi premises,
11 Turnbull St. Thorndon, Wellington
Perspectives on biostatistics and post-graduate research
Dr. Nokuthaba Sibanda, Senior Lecturer in Statistics
School of Mathematics and Statistics
Abstract
This talk will feature a biostatistics researcher who is also an associate dean of post-graduate research, offering a unique perspective on these two topics. The speaker will discuss their experience in using statistical methods to identify patterns and trends in complex health data sets. In addition, the speaker will discuss their role as an associate dean of post-graduate research, providing support and guidance to the next generation of researchers. They will discuss the challenges of managing and balancing the needs of students and faculty, promoting a culture of innovation and collaboration, and navigating the complex funding and regulatory landscape that impacts post-graduate research.
David Lillis
Royal Society Te Apārangi Wellington Branch
We talk to Māori innovators and problem solvers about ways they are enabling data sovereignty for their communities. Under discussion will be data sovereignty solutions, data colonialism, Māori data weaponisation and ChatGTP.
Register at https://auckland.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_adCZDW24RzOB9_K0b_NDkQ#/registration
A panel of science spokespeople from the major New Zealand political parties are invited to join the New Zealand Association of Scientists and the Public Service Association for this pre-election discussion.
Nau mai, haere mai e hoa mā! Karahuihui mai anō tātou ā te wā! Welcome, friends! We’re delighted to welcome you to our October Networking Night! Come and meet other local science communicators in your region. Get to know each other and share whakaaro ideas and advice over kai and wai food and drinks.
No need to RSVP – just show up and ask to be directed to the area reserved for SCANZ! Sign up to our email newsletter at https://www.scanz.co.nz/email-signup to be notified of locations. Hei korā! See you there!
Locations and venues will be updated as confirmed.*
*Regional National Networking Nights will be determined by where our members are located and local volunteers being available to help out.
Nau mai, haere mai e hoa mā! Karahuihui mai anō tātou ā te wā! Welcome, friends! We’re delighted to welcome you to our national online August Networking Night! Come and meet other science communicators all around the motu. Get to know each other and share whakaaro ideas and advice.
This month we will be discussing a new, free online science communication course - sign up for the course here.
No need to RSVP – just login! Sign up for our email newsletter at https://www.scanz.co.nz/email-signup to get the zoom link sent to you. Hei korā! See you there!
