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We are an independent organisation that represents New Zealand scientists. scientists.org.nz

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For #DellDayNZ we've profiled the women on the NZAS Council, who are all volunteering their time to advocate for science and scientists - check it out! www.linkedin.com/pulse/dell-d...

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The Association for Women in the Sciences is holding an online celebration this Friday of women in AoNZ science to mark #DellDayNZ - named for their former Patron Dame Miriam Dell. Our Co-President @lcsnz.bsky.social will be speaking along with many others - come check it out!

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The NZAS awards are now open for application - this could be you! Check out last year's winners on our website

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The NZAS submission to SSAG is now available. How can we bolster hope the latest effort produce better results than other reforms in recent decades?
scientists.org.nz/news/13360052

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NZAS members, check your email - we are now taking expressions of interest for physical copies of the New Zealand Science Review for vol 78 forward. We need to know how many people want it to get a solid quote for printing, so please fill out the form if you're interested!

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NB that we have an opportunity for postgraduate students keen to learn the ropes of the editorial and peer review process as well as regular editors.

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The Editorial Board of the New Zealand Science Review, Aotearoa New Zealand's forum for discussion of issues affecting the research and science system, have a call out for applicants. See the website for more details. Please share widely with your networks! ojs.victoria.ac.nz/nzsr/announc...

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NZAS recommends submissions consider and describe what process will be required for successful reform. We propose that the SSAG will need to be followed by a Royal Commission to address the nation's challenges after three decades of circular policies on science and wider R&D.

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The new Science System Advisory Group (SSAG) faces a scope as broad as previous failed reforms, yet draws on narrower skills to aim at a slim target with no $$ on the table. The SSAG's questions for submitters create paradox that submitters must consider. bit.ly/4a2sJeK

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Submissions for the New Zealand Science Review's special issue on the university crisis are closing in a week, but if you have a really good idea that isn't quite going to be ready...get in touch! We're happy to discuss extensions for specific proposals.

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Quick Friday update: by popular demand our panel on Te Ara Paerangi on Monday 29 April will be livestreamed. Register on our website to receive a livestream link. We're excited to see people in person at the Royal Society Te Apārangi, but we know there's interest from across the motu!

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The NZAS is calling on researchers and scientists to signal support for science at the School Strike For Climate #SS4C which is taking place across the motu tomorrow. See our website for more.

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Another rapid period of change is coming to research in New Zealand. Will it help or worsen the crisis brewing in the universities and across our research funding? Our Co-Presidents have a message for the research community and the nation. youtu.be/AhUtAxLLaw8?...

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Wow. Big deadline extension from @MBIEsci due to #issues with the replacement proposal portal - MBIE is extending the deadline for submission for Endeavour 2025 Research Programmes by one week to 12 noon Wednesday 13 March 2024.

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I've done lots of media on the end of the major and much needed research sector reform known as Te Ara Paerangi Future Pathways. One of the more interesting was probably this piece on Waatea News - I felt privileged to get this slot and these questions. waateanews.com/2024/02/20/p...

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There have been no formal announcements about what is likely to be a silent end to New Zealand's most significant attempt at reforming the research system in decades. As I say in here, large cuts to important research capacity appear to be well on their way. www.science.org/content/arti...

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Massey University risks reputational damage and potential death spiral if sensible alternatives are not considered and taken up. www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...

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“No one believes the system is fit for purpose and sustainable"

Travis Glare, DVCR at Lincoln Uni says of fellow scientists, noting we keep trying anyway.

Are we at the crisis point where people need to care about how science works and is funded in NZ?

paywall
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/how-unive...

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The hearing for Wiles v UoA finishes today. I was in court for about half of it. The UoA was unable to produce written evidence to back up most of its claims re: health & safety. Emails from staff raising concerns went unanswered. Straightforward mitigations inexplicably took years to put in place.

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We all know there's a crisis in our university system - and the next issue of the New Zealand Science Review is going to be dedicated to it. Please share and think about how you could contribute to documenting the problems we face, and imagining better futures!

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A case long in the making that scientists and other experts in all fields across the country will be keeping a close eye on - including of course us. thespinoff.co.nz/the-bulletin...

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While we celebrate the recent grants 🙌 - we also know issues in Aotearoa NZ's universities and research institutions need urgent attention. Our BIM - Briefing for the Incoming Minister of RSI - is now available. scientists.org.nz/news/13274451

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Get folks out to see this film! The issues aren’t going away and we (especially people who’ve moved here online) need to be prepared to talk about solutions. Plan an outing and discussion - and post thoughts!

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