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Reflection on science in emergencies

Reflection on science in emergencies

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...
Short documentary on the Whakaari/White Island eruption released

Short documentary on the Whakaari/White Island eruption released

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...
Short documentary on COVID-19 pandemic response released

Short documentary on COVID-19 pandemic response released

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....
COVID-19 coronavirus: In crisis, Kiwis are more likely to trust experts

COVID-19 coronavirus: In crisis, Kiwis are more likely to trust experts

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...
COVID-19 data: Why we need to look behind the numbers

COVID-19 data: Why we need to look behind the numbers

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...
COVID-19: Chief Science Advisor on effect of global lockdowns

COVID-19: Chief Science Advisor on effect of global lockdowns

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...
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