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Science Media SAVVY – upcoming Palmy video workshop

Blog  |  Published: 10 June 2015

The Science Media Centre and Mohawk Media will hit Palmerston North in July host a workshop on communicating scientific concepts […]

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SMC Social Media Snapshot – how are our research institutions using Twitter, Facebook etc?

Blog  |  Published: 05 June 2015

Science and social media make comfortable bedfellows according to the inaugural SMC Social Media Snapshot, which examines use of social […]

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Queen’s Birthday Honour’s list recognises scientists

Blog  |  Published: 01 June 201528 March 2016

The contribution of individual New Zealanders to science and society has been recognised in the 2015 Queen’s Birthday New Zealand […]

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A lesson for science communicators in Campbell Live demise

Blog  |  Published: 22 May 201522 May 2015

He made it to ten years, and on reflection, he was bloody lucky to get there. The axing of John […]

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Going public at the New Zealand Association of Scientists annual conference

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 16 April 201516 April 2015

‘Going public’ was the theme at the New Zealand Association of Scientists annual conference, held last Friday at the Royal […]

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Science animation and video workshops – apply now!

Blog  |  Published: 13 March 2015

The SMC is bringing its science animation workshop to Auckland and will also head to Christchurch to explore how scientists can harness […]

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‘Opinion gap’ between science and public – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 30 January 201528 March 2016

Is GM food safe to eat? Are humans responsible for climate change? Should we use animals in research? The views […]

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Scientists – our newsrooms need you!

Blog  |  Published: 12 January 201512 January 2015

Back in 2008 when we set up the Science Media Centre, there were hardly any journalists with a science background […]

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What do Kiwis think of science? – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 04 December 201428 March 2016

New Zealanders rate science highly and consider it important for the country’s international competitiveness, improving health and preserving the environment, […]

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2014 Science Prize winners in the news

In the News  |  Published: 03 December 201403 December 2014

The prestigious 2014 Prime Minister’s Science Prizes, which recognise the impact of science on New Zealanders’ lives along with celebrating and encouraging the […]

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