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Calls to combat polluted information through the curriculum

Calls to combat polluted information through the curriculum

by Colson | Jan 25, 2023 | I roto i te pāpāho

Professor Stuart McNaughton, Chief Science Advisor to the Ministry of Education, discusses the approach of other countries to integrating critical thinking and digital literacy in the curriculum.  Stuart outlines how important it is to integrate these things in...
Are DIY COVID-19 tests on the cards for New Zealand?

Are DIY COVID-19 tests on the cards for New Zealand?

by Colson | Jan 25, 2023 | I roto i te pāpāho

Professor Ian Town, Chief Science Advisor to the Ministry of Health, discusses RAT tests and whether they will be introduced to New Zealand.  Listen to his interview with RNZ...
Why lower speed limits save lives and make cities more livable

Why lower speed limits save lives and make cities more livable

by Colson | Jan 25, 2023 | I roto i te pāpāho

Professor Simon Kingham, Chief Science Advisor for the Ministry of Transport, discusses the importance of speed limits on our roads and that lower limits are ultimately not just about saving lives but also making our cities and towns more livable. Listen to his...
COP15 International Science Advisors’ Statement

COP15 International Science Advisors’ Statement

by Colson | Dec 6, 2022 | I roto i te pāpāho

Juliet has joined with her international peers in releasing the COP15 International science advisors statement. The statement outlines the vital importance of action and commitment to protect biodiversity, and the grim reality if action isn’t taken. The...
MBIE funded research will be made freely available online

MBIE funded research will be made freely available online

by Colson | Nov 28, 2022 | I roto i te pāpāho

In a win for open-access advocates, the government has announced a new policy ensuring that new research projects funded by MBIE will be freely available online. Juliet is quoted in the article stating, “It’s really important that all government-funded...
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