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National Science Challenges

New advisory groups for universities and science sector – Expert Reaction

New advisory groups for universities and science sector – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 27 March 202428 March 2024

The government has announced two new advisory groups, one for the science sector and the other for universities. It comes after the […]

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National Science Challenges investment – In the News

National Science Challenges investment – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 19 November 201822 November 2018

The Government’s mid-way review on the National Science Challenges has been met with a mixed response from scientists, with several […]

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National Science Challenges mid-way review – Expert Reaction

National Science Challenges mid-way review – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 17 November 201823 November 2018

The National Science Challenges have been through their mid-way reviews, with Minister Megan Woods announcing on Saturday that all have […]

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Strategic plan to foster curious minds

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 29 July 201428 March 2016

A new report from the government lays out a plan to encourage and enable a more science-literate and aware society. […]

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National Science Challenges critically examined

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 28 July 201428 March 2016

This morning on Radio New Zealand’s Morning Report, Environment Reporter Olivia Allison discussed criticisms against the National Science Challenges as […]

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National Statement of Science Investment

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 28 May 201428 March 2016

How much money should New Zealand spend on science and who should get it? The Government has tackled this question […]

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Editorial: National Science Challenges – NZ Herald

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 22 May 2013

The editorial in today’s New Zealand Herald takes a look at the government’s new National Science Challenges. An excerpt (read […]

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National Science Challenges hit the headlines

In the News  |  Published: 02 May 201303 May 2013

The Government’s announcement of the National Science Challenges, including an extra $73.5 million funding boost to the initiative, has been […]

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Govt to consult public on National Science Challenges

In the News  |  Published: 09 October 2012

The Government has announced it will kick off a publicity campaign to seek ideas on how to tackle the country’s […]

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