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Author: Claire Kaplan

University sector changes announced – Expert Reaction

University sector changes announced – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 03 September 202509 September 2025

The Government will be changing aspects to New Zealand’s higher education system, informed by a recently released report by the […]

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AI experts call for more regulation – Expert Q&A

AI experts call for more regulation – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 01 September 202514 January 2026

An open letter signed by more than twenty AI experts calls on the government to better regulate the new technology, […]

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Global study finds 4-day work week linked to improved wellbeing – Expert Reaction

Global study finds 4-day work week linked to improved wellbeing – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 23 July 2025

A four-day work week is linked to improved employee wellbeing and job satisfaction, according to trials in over 140 organisations […]

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Opening up highly productive land for housing – Expert Reaction

Opening up highly productive land for housing – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 22 July 202527 August 2025

The Government is proposing to open up some of Aotearoa’s most highly productive agricultural land to make it available for […]

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Landmark climate change case this week – Expert Reaction

Landmark climate change case this week – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 22 July 2025

The International Court of Justice will be delivering its advisory opinion on what obligations countries have to address the impacts […]

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Is gene editing the next frontier of conservation? – Expert Reaction

Is gene editing the next frontier of conservation? – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 18 July 202508 December 2025

Much has been made of the potential of genome engineering for “de-extinction”. But what about its potential to help existing […]

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Slash and forestry management changes proposed – Expert Reaction

Slash and forestry management changes proposed – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 16 July 202527 August 2025

Less than two weeks remain for the public to have their say on sweeping proposals to change many aspects of […]

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Work with us! Kaimanaaki Pāpāho | Media Advisor – Science Media Centre

Work with us! Kaimanaaki Pāpāho | Media Advisor – Science Media Centre

Blog  |  Published: 26 June 202507 July 2025

The Science Media Centre is looking for a media advisor to join our dedicated team working to improve the reach, […]

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Plane crash in Ahmedabad – Expert Reaction

Plane crash in Ahmedabad – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 13 June 202516 June 2025

A 787 Dreamliner aircraft carrying 242 people crashed last night (NZ time) shortly after taking off in the city of […]

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Maths gender gap appears within kids’ first two school terms – Expert Reaction

Maths gender gap appears within kids’ first two school terms – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 12 June 202513 June 2025

New overseas research has found that gender disparities in maths performance in favour of boys show up as early as […]

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