IPENZ Engineering New Zealand Nanotechnology lecture this Monday!
IPENZ Engineering New Zealand is hosting a lecture in Wellington on Nanotechnology on Monday, 30 November 2020 at the Soundings Theatre, Te Papa. Dr Michelle Dickinson a senior lecturer at the University of Auckland, also known as Nanogirl, will be presenting IPENZ Pickering Lecture: Nanogirl and the Incredible World of Nanotechnology. As technology advances, nanotechnology is...
The Civics and Media Project: Workshop 3 summary coming soon
The third and final workshop for The Civics and Media Project was held on Thursday, 19 November 2020, at the Royal Society of New Zealand. This full-day workshop proved insightful and dynamic, contributing potential responses to the focus question ‘How do we ensure a well-informed, civically engaged New Zealand in 2030?’ The programme is available on the...
The latest Workshop 3 programme is now online, ready for tomorrow!
The McGuinness Institute and the Royal Society are busy preparing for the third and final Workshop held tomorrow at the Royal Society. The Work programme is now up and available on the Civics and Media workshop 3 page. You can also view it below. We look forward to the speakers presentations – 11 speakers, 5 minutes,...
Paul Satherley discusses the state of formal civics education in New Zealand, from a government perspective at Workshop 1
The Civics and Media Project Workshop 1, on 2 September 2020, saw Paul Satherley from the Ministry of Education discuss the state of formal civics education in New Zealand, from a government perspective. Paul’s presentation contributed to the focus question ‘What is happening with civics and the news media in New Zealand?’ Paul’s presentation is now available...
The Civics and Media Project Workshop 3 preparation
In preparation for The Civics and Media Project Workshop 3 on Thursday, 19 November 2020, the McGuinness Institute has created slides Exploring print media 2020 – 2020 with the front pages of The Evening Post, The Dominion and The Dominion Post every 15 years on 30 June. This will be displayed at the workshop to encourage discussion...
The Civics and Media Project Workshop 2 summary published
The second workshop of The Civics and Media Project was held in Auckland on Tuesday, 27 October 2020. The workshop was hosted by The University of Auckland and saw over 50 people come together to discuss the question ‘What will a well-informed, civically engaged New Zealand in 2030?’ You can read the summary of Workshop 2 here. Workshop 3...
The Civics and Media Project Workshop 2: Future focus video
Broadcaster John Campbell in conversation with five students from intermediate schools in Auckland about their expectations for civil society in 2030. The first session of The Civics and Media Project Workshop 2, held in Auckland on 27 October, was an engaging conversation between Broadcaster John Campbell and five students from intermediate schools in Auckland about how they...
Civics and Media Project Workshop 1 summary published
The first workshop of The Civics and Media Project was held in Wellington on Wednesday, 2 September 2020. The workshop was hosted by Victoria University of Wellington and it saw 40 people come together to survey the current civics and media landscape in New Zealand. It asked the question ‘What is happening with civics and the news media in...
Q: What would it take for New Zealand to be a leader in ocean management? … a Pacific and Southern oceans institute
Hon. Dr Nick Smith’s statement that ‘New Zealand’s ambition is to be a leader in oceans management’ is to be congratulated. This, combined with the creation of the Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary on 29 September, puts New Zealand on a trajectory to make real progress at a local, national and global level – however there is still...
TalentNZ promotional video published today!
This video was launched during our presentation at the World Future Society conference in July 2020. It showcases the journey the TalentNZ project has taken since Sir Paul Callaghan first shared his vision of New Zealand as ‘a place where talent wants to live’ at our StrategyNZ workshop in 2020. The video features individuals that we have met and filmed throughout...
Inspiring Stories launch Future Fund campaign
Today Inspiring Stories CEO and the 2020 young New Zealander of the Year, Guy Ryan, launched the Future Fund. The Future Fund campaign aims to fundraise $1,000,000 to provide seed funding grants and tailored support for young social entrepreneurs in New Zealand. The fund will be governed by the board of Inspiring Stories, with the help of three independent...
The Asia New Zealand Foundation’s opportunity for social entrepreneurs
Applications are now open for The Asia New Zealand Foundation’s Philippines trip for social entrepreneurs. The five successful applicants will take part in an eight-day programme from 29 November to 8 December 2020. This is an exciting opportunity for five New Zealand social entrepreneurs to connect with and explore the Philippines’ social entrepreneur scene in the...
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