2023 started with record-breaking rains, and Cyclone Gabrielle hit soon after. Once the immediate emergency was over the focus turned […]
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Data Aotearoa: Applications open now for journalists
We are now accepting applications for Data Aotearoa, a free one-off intensive workshop focused on building the next generation of […]
Continue readingCLOSED – Work with us: Kaimanaaki Pāpāho | Media Advisor
Applications for this job have now closed. The Science Media Centre is recruiting a Kaimanaaki Pāpāho | Media Advisor. We […]
Continue readingScientists and illustrators unite for Drawing Science
Last year, during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, a remarkable collaboration emerged between cartoonist Toby Morris and microbiologist Dr […]
Continue readingCovid-19 Vaccine Media Hub opens to help journalists fight misinformation
Journalists and fact-checkers have a new tool in the fight against COVID-19 vaccine misinformation, with a dedicated support service thanks to […]
Continue readingScience Journalism Fund – first round of 2021 awarded
Two projects have been funded through the first 2021 round of the Aotearoa New Zealand Science Journalism Fund. Taonga under […]
Continue readingWork with us: Kaitohutohu Pāpāho Media advisor / Senior media advisor
We are looking for an experienced journalist / science communicator to join our small, dedicated team working to improve and […]
Continue readingScience Journalism Fund – 2021 round now open
The Aotearoa New Zealand Science Journalism Fund will offer up to $15,000 of funding for projects on native plants under […]
Continue readingVirtual storytelling workshops in October and November
In October and November, the SMC will host two storytelling workshops with the Story Collider team. Story Collider’s online workshops […]
Continue readingScience Journalism Fund COVID-19 winners awarded
Seven new projects will be funded in the special COVID-19 round of the Aotearoa New Zealand Science Journalism Fund. Rapid grants […]
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