by juliet | Nov 30, 2020 | From the OPMCSA, Science in emergencies
Kia ora koutou, Since taking up the role of Chief Science Advisor to the Prime Minister in 2018, I have had the privilege to see first-hand the enormous difference that scientists can make in a crisis. Be it tackling a biosecurity incursion, supporting victims of...
by EllenR | Aug 24, 2020 | In the news, Science in emergencies
Take a behind-the-scenes look at the science response to the Whakaari/White Island eruption and recovery mission in this short documentary by independent filmmaker Shirley Horrocks. The film is the second part in a two-part series on science in emergencies, part of...
by EllenR | Jul 24, 2020 | COVID-19, In the news, Science in emergencies
A short documentary film on Aotearoa New Zealand’s COVID-19 pandemic response has been released today. The film is directed and produced by independent filmmaker Shirley Horrocks. It is the first in a two-part series exploring science advice in emergencies....
by EllenR | Apr 2, 2020 | COVID-19, In the news, Science in emergencies
The New Zealand Herald’s science reporter Jamie Morton spoke to Juliet about separating “the fact from the fudge” during the COVID-19 crisis. Read the article on the NZ Herald website Right: Artwork by a young fan (via Twitter) depicting the...
by juliet | Apr 1, 2020 | COVID-19, From the OPMCSA, Science in emergencies
As the number of cases of COVID-19 skyrockets globally it’s tempting to dive into the wealth of data updated daily on the internet (thanks to initiatives like the Johns Hopkins University (JHU) coronavirus map) and do some DIY tracking of the pandemic across different...
by EllenR | Mar 23, 2020 | COVID-19, In the news, Science in emergencies
Juliet speaks to Lisa Owen on RNZ about the worldwide measures that will hopefully curb the rate of transmission in New Zealand, as the country prepares for lockdown. Listen to the interview on...
