ScienceNZ: Collaborations

Dynamic duo

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 23:38:44 GMT

A collaboration between IRL and itsTaiwanese counterpart, the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), has resulted in the joint development of a unique product that is nearing market entry.

CRI and University to collaborate on postgraduate teaching and research

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:34:33 GMT

Victoria University and GNS Science have signed a Memorandum of Understanding agreeing to work towards a relationship whereby GNS Science staff are directly involved in the University’s postgraduate earth sciences programme.

Collaboration will deliver Government's Centre for Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Research

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:53:54 GMT

The Government’s Centre for Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Research will bring together the world-class expertise and experience of the nine organisations involved, says host provider AgResearch.

Unique science collaboration in agri-food research

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:46:53 GMT

In a collaboration of unparalleled scientific expertise in New Zealand, AgResearch and the University of Auckland’s Liggins Institute are seeking to discover how nutrients in food affect animals and humans to improve body composition.

Funding for joint science projects announced

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 09:12:56 GMT

A funding boost of $500,000 to support several new joint science research projects between AgResearch and the University of Otago was announced on 23rd July, demonstrating the strong spirit of cooperation between both leading research organisations.

Collaborating with China on Food Safety

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 04:11:32 GMT

ESR and the Chinese Cereals and Oils Association (CCOA) are collaborating on food safety research..

New alliance boosts Antarctic and climate research

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:43:34 GMT

The number of New Zealand organisations comprising the Joint Antarctic Research Institute has risen to three with Crown Research Institute NIWA joining Victoria University and GNS Science in the alliance.

Europe recognises New Zealand expertise in apple breeding

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 03:33:01 GMT

Scientists at Plant & Food Research have received funding to encourage science collaboration with Spanish and Italian researchers.

Collaboration between AgResearch and Liggins

Tue, 05 May 2009 23:55:21 GMT

In a move to optimise the nutritional and health-giving qualities of foods from pastoral-based sources for human consumption, AgResearch has put the official seal on a collaboration with The University of Auckland’s Liggins Institute.

Bringing science and art together at Te Papa

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:02:29 GMT

The best photographs of last year’s New Zealand Schools Photographic Competition are on display at Te Papa.

NZ food research goes global

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 01:32:20 GMT

A consortium of food research and development organisations plans to establish an international brand to market New Zealand expertise to the world.

Close links with global science will help NZ, prof says

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 03:41:22 GMT

New Zealand can gain significant health and economic benefits from fostering closer links between researchers studying human and animal genetics, University of Otago Prof Neil Gemmell says.

From Waste to Gold

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 23:34:51 GMT

Crown Research Institute Scion is aiming to help Rotorua District Council save their taxpayers $650,000 a year by turning the city's sewage sludge into useful chemicals.

Improving genetic information management

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:14:07 GMT

The use of genomic technologies has exploded in recent years, but statistical methods for analysing the vast amounts of data produced have lagged behind. Now, a new collaboration led by Scion aims to make better information accessible on everything from medical diagnoses to plant and animal breed.

IRL and maori investment group in commercial collaboration

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 03:12:08 GMT

Industrial Research Ltd and Fomana Capital, the investment arm of the Federation of Maori Authorities, have announced that they have signed a research partnership and commercialisation development accord.

ESR and New Zealand Customs collaborate on border control

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 01:13:15 GMT

Crown Research Institute ESR and New Zealand Customs Service are increasing co-operation to enhance strategic and operational capabilities to control who and what crosses our borders.

Major collaboration in food and biological research

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 02:56:01 GMT

Two of New Zealand’s leading research organisations, The University of Auckland and AgResearch, have announced a major new collaboration to improve human health through diet.

New Centre for Reproduction and Genomics opens

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 03:51:01 GMT

AgResearch’s new Centre for Reproduction and Genomics has opened at its Invermay campus near Dunedin.

Danisco acquires equity stake in Crop & Food Research subsidiary

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 20:36:36 GMT

A huge milestone in the history of GraceLinc, the Crop & Food Research subsidiary company that produces and markets Glucagel™ , has been reached with the announcement by Danisco that it is acquiring an equity stake.

Scientists to probe mysterious demise of Easter Islanders

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 05:15:01 GMT

A New Zealand-led group of scientists plans to use sophisticated analytical techniques to try and solve the mystery of the sudden collapse of the population on Easter Island in pre-European times.