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CRI Taskforce Report provides sound and constructive path forward
The Taskforce says CRIs are critical for New Zealand’s progress, when science plays an ever increasing role in economic development. CRIs address the nation’s most pressing issues across the economy, environment and socially.
The Report identifies what can be done to unleash CRIs fullest potential.
Science New Zealand says the recommendations are sound, and CRIs are keen to work with government on implementation. To read the full report click here.
The Report identifies what can be done to unleash CRIs fullest potential.
Science New Zealand says the recommendations are sound, and CRIs are keen to work with government on implementation. To read the full report click here.
Science New Zealand welcomes PM's commitment
Science New Zealand welcomes the remarks on science and innovation in the Prime Minister’s Opening Address to Parliament.
Science a priority says Prime Minister
PM tells Parliament that RS&T is critical to New Zealand’s future wealth, and will receive priority funding in Budget 2010.
AgResearch CEO resigns
Dr Andrew West, Chief Executive of AgResearch Ltd, has announced his intention to resign his position effective 30 June after six years in the role.
US Science Adviser set to discuss agricultural challenges
Plant & Food Research and The University of Auckland Faculty of Science will host Dr Nina Fedoroff, Science & Technology Adviser to Hillary Clinton for a public lecture entitled "Rethinking agriculture in a changing climate"
Scientist named in Listener Power & Influence list
Plant & Food Research scientist, Dr Brent Clothier, recognised as one of the five most powerful and influential New Zealanders for environmental issues in 2009.
Charismatic scientist named as NZ Wine Personality of the Year
Plant & Food Research scientist, Dr Mike Trought, has just been named by New Zealand Wine Grower as their 2009 New Zealand Wine Personality of the Year.
Priorities setting welcomed
Clarity, simplicity, strategic context will boost ability to maximise value from New Zealand's science. (Note. PDF file of 864Kb to download for this item).
NZAS honours scientists
New Zealand Association of Scientists’ Awards for outstanding service to science, research and communicating science.
Lifetime Award
Dr Fred Davey, GNS Science, gets Marsden Medal for outstanding service to science, advancing knowledge of New Zealand and Antarctic geology and evolution.
New Science
New Value
Chief Scientist named in New Year Honours list
Plant & Food Research Chief Scientist, Dr Ian Ferguson, was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his services to horticultural science in the 2010 New Year Honours list
Plant & Food Research Scientist recognised by arable industry.
The Foundation for Arable Research (FAR) has named Plant & Food Research scientist, Dr Mark Goodwin, as the 2009 Researcher of the Year, for the pollination research that he and his team have carried out over recent years.
$35.7 million investment in kiwifruit research consortium
The Hon Dr Wayne Mapp, Minister of Research Science and Technology, has announced a $35.7 million dollar investment into a seven-year ZESPRI/Plant & Food Research programme to develop new kiwifruit varieties.
CRIs benefit New Zealand
Annual Reports show diversity of ways in which the 8 Crown Research Institutes are at the heart of New Zealand’s science effort, advancing ideas and delivering solutions.
Bee researcher recognised for contribution to science
Dr Mark Goodwin, a scientist at Plant & Food Research, has been awarded a New Zealand Science and Technology Medal for his work on honey bees and crop pollination practices.
Science there to develop stand-out products
Plant & Food Research Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Bruce Campbell, talks company strategy and discusses the increased alignment between science and industry.
Visit highlights opportunity for sustainable partnership
Plant & Food Research was honoured to today receive a visit from His Excellency Mr Nong Duc Manh, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party, Socialist Republic of Viet Nam.
Breeding apples with red flesh
Dr Richard Espley, a molecular biologist at Plant & Food Research, has been named one of the MacDiarmid Young Scientists of the Year for his work in apple genetics.
IRL strengthens financial position
Industrial Research Ltd (IRL) has strengthened its financial position despite a challenging external operating environment, says Chief Executive Shaun Coffey.
Plant & Food Research scientist wins international award
Plant & Food Research scientist, Susan Gardiner, has received the ASHS Outstanding International Horticulturist Award from the American Society for Horticultural Science.
