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science communication

Support for scientists working with the media

Blog  |  Published: 12 December 201312 December 2013

Scientists keen to work with the media now have an online resource to help prepare for interviews, handle contentious issues […]

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SMC moves to new base at Royal Society HQ

Blog  |  Published: 30 August 201330 August 2013

The Science Media Centre has relocated from its tiny base on Wellington’s Manners St to the Royal Society of New […]

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Science communication critical – Steven Joyce

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 22 February 201322 February 2013

“Be clear and direct” was the core advice from Hon Steven Joyce, Minister of Science and Innovation, to the delegates […]

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Royal Society medals honour top scientists

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 22 November 201223 November 2012

The New Zealand Research Honours Dinner, an annual awards evening celebrating top New Zealand researchers, was held in Auckland this […]

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Fostering our emerging science communicators

Blog  |  Published: 31 August 201231 August 2012

At the recent Transit of Venus forum held in Gisborne the engaging and energetic discussions were overshadowed by one thing […]

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Scientists must speak out on climate change – academic

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 16 November 201116 November 2011

The Nelson Mail‘s Sarah Young reports on Professor Glenn McGregor’s presentation at the 34th Annual Meteorological Conference, in which he […]

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James Hansen on climate communication

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 13 October 201113 October 2011

An article published in the New Zealand Herald highlights the battle between scientists and sceptics, with NASA scientist James Hansen […]

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Vincent Heeringa talks SMC on Radio NZ

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 15 August 201117 August 2011

This weekend, Radio New Zealand’s Kim Hill caught up with Vincent Heeringa – Director of Tangible Media Ltd, co-founder of […]

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‘It’s not our fault’ – Kelvin Berryman and quake communication

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 08 June 201108 June 2011

Following the Canterbury earthquakes, scientists have been working hard to provide clear and accurate information for the people of Christchurch. […]

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PODCAST: Climate Futures forum – How should scientists communicate on climate?

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 01 April 2011

In a session at this week’s Climate futures: Pathways for society forum in Wellington, a panel of science writers and journalists […]

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