Collaborations
New Thinking
CRI and University to collaborate on postgraduate teaching and research
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
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.
Funding for joint science projects announced
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.
Collaboration between AgResearch and Liggins
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
The best photographs of last year’s New Zealand Schools Photographic Competition are on display at Te Papa.
NZ food research goes global
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
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.
IRL and maori investment group in commercial collaboration
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.
Danisco acquires equity stake in Crop & Food Research subsidiary
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.
Launch of AgResearch Professorial Chair in Systems Thinking and Practice
AgResearch and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) are to launch the AgResearch Chair in Systems Thinking and Practice at The University of Queensland.
New Science
Unique science collaboration in agri-food research
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.
From Waste to Gold
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.
Scientists to probe mysterious demise of Easter Islanders
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.
Coloured kiwifruit just the start
Kiwifruit lovers will be like kids in a chinese gooseberry store as DNA research is released for breeding fruit with new colours, flavours and health properties.
Doom for Algal Bloom?
An innovative solution to a billion-dollar problem has been successfully trialled by Scion. A modified form of zeolite, a natural volcanic mineral, looks set to be a new tool in the campaign to mitigate the effects of nutrient run-off in New Zealand's lakes and waterways.
Possum field trials a success
A new threat to possums is on the horizon, with the successful release of genetically marked parasites in a field trial at Kahurangi National Park at the top of the South Island.
Promising therapy for heart attack victims
Scientists have discovered a treatment that dramatically reduces damage to the heart following a heart attack.
Improving border biosecurity
AgResearch scientists are studying tussock in an effort to improve border biosecurity.
Don't treat soil like dirt ...
That's the message coming from a group of four Crown research institutes that have banded together for the Sustainable Land Use Research Initiative (Sluri).
New Value
Collaborating with China on Food Safety
ESR and the Chinese Cereals and Oils Association (CCOA) are collaborating on food safety research..
New alliance boosts Antarctic and climate research
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
Scientists at Plant & Food Research have received funding to encourage science collaboration with Spanish and Italian researchers.
Improving genetic information management
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.
ESR and New Zealand Customs collaborate on border control
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
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
AgResearch’s new Centre for Reproduction and Genomics has opened at its Invermay campus near Dunedin.
Keeping the natural goodness when scaling-up production
Natural skin and health-care company The Herb Farm is now meeting client demands in New Zealand and considering export markets, following a successful scaling-up of its production line.
Unique fabrics showcase NZ agri-science
Project Aho, the premier feature of ‘The Science of Farming’ exhibit at the National Fieldays, is a unique partnership between AgResearch, National Fieldays, University of Waikato and Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu and presents keynote research, ingenuity and clever marketing – all based on the sheep and the possum.
British deal takes NZ savvy to world
A British company has signed up with Landcare Research to provide the measurement, management and certification steps of the carboNZero programme to about 30,000 clients in 23 countries.
