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Posted on 15 February 2017
RV Polaris II: photo diary, part 1
Alex Connolly, an MSc student at University of Otago, shares a photo diary of her first research voyage, on board RV Polaris II.
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Posted on 09 February 2017
Investigating food webs from Kaikoura to Golden Bay
In January the University of Otago’s research vessel Polaris II embarked from Dunedin on its latest marine science voyage.
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Posted on 22 December 2016
From sea cucumbers to the media
What do hydrokinetic metal fatigue, farming sea cucumbers, the media’s role in the future of our seas, and blue whales have in common? They were all research topics proposed during our…
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Posted on 20 December 2016
Overseas collaborations in ecosystem services
Kate Davies recently gave a plenary presentation about socio-cultural values and ecosystem services at an international workshop in Brussels.
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Posted on 14 December 2016
David Schiel awarded UC Research Medal
Distinguished Professor David Schiel has been awarded the University of Canterbury’s Research Medal. Prof Schiel is widely acknowledged as one of New Zealand’s pre-eminent marine scientists.
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Posted on 13 November 2016
Science Wānanga
The Challenge recently supported a Science Wānanga organised by the University of Otago for Māori students in years 9-10 from schools in Te Tau Ihu (Mohua, Nelson, Marlborough and Kaikoura).
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Posted on 11 November 2016
New manager for the Challenge
The Sustainable Seas Challenge welcomes new Challenge manager, John Wright, to the team. John has extensive people, project and programme management experience, both in IT and science-based projects.
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Posted on 25 October 2016
Scholarship available for a Master’s by thesis in Psychology
The Sustainable Seas Challenge is offering a year-long masters scholarship for a talented psychology student.
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Posted on 19 October 2016
Requests for Proposals – Innovation Fund
The Sustainable Seas National Science Challenge is looking for innovative projects to fund.
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Posted on 07 July 2016
Challenge scientist recognised for outstanding achievements
NIWA scientist and Valuable Seas Programme Leader Dr Judi Hewitt awarded the prestigious New Zealand Marine Sciences Society (NZMSS) Award.
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Posted on 09 June 2016
Connecting with local communities
The Sustainable Seas National Science Challenge was recently featured in Motueka's Guardian Newspaper following a visit to the town as part of the Challenge's outreach engagement programme.
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Posted on 25 May 2016
PhD scholarships available in marine ecosystem science
The Sustainable Seas National Science Challenge has three PhD scholarships on offer to candidates with a passion for marine ecosystem science.
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