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Shaun Hendy

How is the science sector tracking? – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 30 November 201611 April 2018

UPDATED: A snapshot of New Zealand’s science and innovation system has laid out where we are doing well and where […]

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Why I joined the call to fund a 24/7 operations centre for GeoNet – Shaun Hendy

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 24 November 201611 April 2018

Following the Kaikoura earthquake, calls have been made for a 24/7 hazard monitoring system. Professor Shaun Hendy, author of Silencing Science, […]

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Are New Zealand’s scientific experts really dead – or just resting? – Shaun Hendy

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 04 November 201611 April 2018

A stoush over comments made about the health of the Waikato River shows more scientists need to be heard in […]

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Naked Science: Why scientists need to communicate

Blog  |  Published: 20 February 201420 February 2014

At a conference in Hamilton this week I heard the most articulate argument yet as to why scientists should actively […]

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Book urges NZ to ‘Get off the Grass’

In the News, Reflections on Science  |  Published: 16 August 201316 August 2013

Last night in Wellington Prof Shaun Hendy launched his new book Get Off the Grass, co-authored with the late Sir […]

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Prof Shaun Hendy on cities and innovation

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 24 July 2013

Prof Shaun Hendy (Victoria University of Wellington and Callaghan Innovation) looks at the relationship between city size and smarts in […]

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Prime Minister’s Science Prizes

In the News, Reflections on Science  |  Published: 29 November 201229 November 2012

The Prime Minister’s Science Prizes, which combine recognition and prize money of $1 million, have been presented in Wellington today. […]

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Transit of Venus forum tackles big issues

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 07 June 201207 June 2012

The Dominion Post‘s  Hawke’s bay reporter, Marty Sharp (winner of the the 2012 Cannon Media Award for the Reporter – […]

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Scientists: lack of funding pushing young scientists overseas

In the News  |  Published: 08 September 201109 September 2011

An open letter signed by 560 researchers is calling on the government to provide better funding to keep young scientists […]

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The Press: A big discussion about small things

In the News  |  Published: 09 February 2011

Radio presenter Kim Hill will be hosting a panel discussion, to be held in Canterbury, in which nanotechnology experts will […]

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