http://www.sciencenewzealand.org An RSS feed of all corporate related stories on ScienceNZ en-GB Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:14:03 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/corporate/announcing_new_industry_research_and_outreach_fellowships IRL recognises a need to link leading-edge science and technology to address future challenges facing New Zealand and to deliver economic growth. This has led to the establishment of an initial offering of five Industry Research and Outreach Fellowships to lead development and application. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 05:08:03 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/corporate/mont_liggins_nz_hero_and_mentor Sir Graham ‘Mont’ Liggins who died on 24 August was an outstanding medical scientist, with a global reputation, says PMCSA. Thu, 22 Jul 2010 01:37:28 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/corporate/the_weighting_game IRL’s metrologists are taking a novel approach to bringing the kilogram — the last measurement to be based on a physical object — into the 21st century. Wed, 14 Jul 2010 23:12:23 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/corporate/scientists_take_heart_says_irl_ceo Shaun Coffey says it is heartening that despite a tight fiscal environment, the current government has prioritised science in the 2010 budget. Wed, 07 Jul 2010 03:40:54 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/corporate/ceo_sought_for_science_ministry An outstanding leadership opportunity, with Science and Innovation at heart of Government’s economic growth strategy, says Minister Mapp. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 20:42:05 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/corporate/a_cool_15m_for_antarctic_research NIWA, Landcare Research and GNS Science receive over $15M to do further outstanding science research in Antarctica over the next four years. Mon, 28 Jun 2010 22:22:55 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/corporate/new_look_boards_will_get_the_best_from_cris New appointees on Crown Research Institutes boards will place the CRIs at the forefront of innovation and economic growth, Minister of Research, Science and Technology Wayne Mapp said recently. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:14:04 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/corporate/scottish_college_honours_agresearch_scientist AgResearch Principal Scientist Dr Liz Wedderburn has been honoured by the Scottish Agricultural College (SAC) with a five year visiting fellowship. Mon, 21 Jun 2010 22:07:18 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/corporate/dr_tom_richardson_appointed_agresearch_ceo The current head of the Rotorua-based CRI, New Zealand Forest Research Institute Ltd, trading as Scion, Dr Tom Richardson, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of AgResearch Ltd, after the resignation of Dr Andrew West. Tue, 08 Jun 2010 21:25:19 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/corporate/earnings_from_nz_s_horticultural_industries_exceed_6_billion Figures from Plant & Food Research show fruit, vegetables, wine and flowers were worth more than $6 billion exports and domestic spend in the year to 30 June 2009, up around $470m on 2008. Thu, 20 May 2010 04:41:45 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/corporate/rotorua_scientist_a_finalist_for_zonta_award Dr Anna Hopkins, a scientist at Scion, Rotorua, is one of three candidates shortlisted for this year’s Zonta Science Award. Mon, 12 Apr 2010 05:39:26 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/corporate/cri_chairs_become_rsnz_companions Sue Suckling and Rick Christie, recent chairs of NIWA and AgResearch respectively, receive a rare honour for their contribution to leadership in New Zealand science. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:52:54 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/corporate/upton_says_review_gets_balance_right_at_last The Minister who set up CRIs endorses the CRI Taskforce Report, and suggests some lessons for the future. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 04:22:26 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/corporate/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.   Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:26:51 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/corporate/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. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:00:36 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/corporate/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. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:39:38 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/corporate/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. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:47:50 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/corporate/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" Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:27:13 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/corporate/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 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 22:54:18 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/corporate/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.