In this webinar, Rob Elshire will present a plain language introduction to commercialisation, intellectual property, and the public good as they relate to the public research system in Aotearoa New Zealand. There is no need to have prior knowledge or experience with these topics.
Free Webinar: "Will commercialisation of public research save the New Zealand economy?"
12:10pm Monday 20th April
Everyone is welcome but please register here: genomics.nz/civicrm/even...
Abstract Submission for NZIC 2026 is now open!! nzic2026.eventsair.site
Many congratulations to NZIC Fellow, Dr Brendon Gill, who has been awarded the 2026 Wiley Award - the AOAC INTERNATIONAL's highest honour for lifetime scientific achievement!!
www.aoac.org/news/aoac-in...
In Chemistry in New Zealand (online), Joshua Bristowe gives an overview of Naphthoquinone and anthraquinone derivatives: their properties, occurrence and traditional uses www.cinz.nz/posts/naphth...
By making small changes to organic matter at the molecular level, chemists are helping to build a more sustainable future.
Panchami Mukund Hirave describes how porous organic materials provide a broad and flexible platform for tackling climate change in CiNZ (online) www.cinz.nz/posts/buildi...
Electro- and nanocatalysis each present distinct computational challenges that extend beyond those encountered in conventional heterogeneous catalysis. Find out how Anna Garden and her group are addressing these challenges in Chemistry in New Zealand (Online). www.cinz.nz/posts/comput...
"It's intriguing that our stories as leaders, healers, hunters and enthusiasts can be summed through mere carbon atoms that remain on this earth in place of us."
In CiNZ (Online) Amara Rassooluni takes us through the use of carbon dating and its significance in unveiling history. "We all lead highly unique, extraordinary lives. One might ponder though - upon leaving this earth, what is the legacy we leave behind?" www.cinz.nz/posts/from-c...
Many Congratulations to Professor Dame Margaret Brimble who has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship by the Royal Society of Chemistry!
www.rsc.org/news/2026-ho...
Farewell #Pacifichem2025. It has been a great week. We hope everyone has a safe journey home and we look forward to meeting again in 2030!
Ideas on how to improve Pacifichem? We want to hear from you!
Attendees of #Pacifichem2025 have received an email to complete a survey - tell us what you liked about the congress, and what can be improved for 2030!
Thank you for your participation 🌺🌺🌺
Lovely informal catch-up with some of the New Zealand Chemists at #pacifichem2025 this evening
The NZIC is delighted to have formalised an MoU with the Chemical Research Society of India with the exchange taking place today at #pacifichem2025
If you’re at #Pacifichem2025 visit the NZIC booth during the Village open hours (at the Hawai’i Convention Centre) and try a Pascall Milkshake - a classic NZ sweet.
It's fantastic to see Early Career Researchers based in NZ have taken out 3 of the 25 prizes in the 6th Annual Commonwealth Chemistry Posters Event. Many congratulations to everyone who took part! You can see the full list of winners and their posters here: commonwealthchemistry.org/commonwealth...
"His new solar cells can break the known limits of electricity generation from sunlight and look set to revolutionise the solar power industry."
"Determination and pivoting to new approaches have allowed Dr Nathaniel Davis' fundamental research on solar energy, supported by a Marsden Fund grant and a Rutherford Discovery Fellowship, to now be close to commercialisation."
www.royalsociety.org.nz/news/how-dr-...
Picture of the organizing committee - these are the fine folks who allow #Pacifichem2025 to happen.
Thanks for all your hard work - looking forward to an incredible week! 🧪🏖️
Planning your schedule for #Pacifichem2025? The Pacifichem app is here to help! 🌺
Select the day and then find an event to add to your schedule. You can access your selections using "My Schedule".
Don't have the app? There's still time: pacifichem.site.zuddl.com
Many congratulations to Liam Hunt, the 2025 recipient of the JEOL Brian Halton Award for an outstanding paper in the field of chemistry published by a New Zealand University student.
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Please join us in congratulating the 2025 recipient of the ACES-NZIC Early Career Award, Dr Megan Grainger!
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Many congratulations to Suzanne Scourfield, the 2025 recipient of the sciPAD Denis Hogan Chemical Education Award!
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Please join us in congratulating the 2025 recipient of the Easterfield Medal, Dr Nathaniel Davis!
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The NZIC is delighted to announce that the 2025 recipient of the Maurice Wilkins Centre Prize for Chemical Science is Dr Brendon Gill.
nzic.org.nz/awards-winne...
If you aren't yet a member of the NZIC and would like to join, visit our website here: nzic.org.nz/join-member
In 12 months, the NZIC conference will be kicking-off in the beautiful Waikato! Plans are underway to bring you a diverse & inspiring programme. But, just in case you need convincing, here are some highlights from students who attended the 2024 conference.
www.cinz.nz/posts/studen...
In CiNZ Rosalyn Falconer explains the considerations when attaching catalysts onto supports to more easily remove them at the end of the reaction. www.cinz.nz/posts/attach...
Catalysts increase the rate of chemical reactions without being consumed, making them useful for many things from plastics to medicines. But removing them is complicated.
