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Remembering Distinguished Professor Richie Poulton 2016 Prime Minister’s Science Prize Winner
The Prime Minister’s Science Prize Secretariat has been deeply saddened to learn of the death of Distinguished Richie Poulton CNZM FRSNZ. Richie directed the The Dunedin Study, which has contributed tremendous insights into the human condition and has had a global impact on scientific theory, research, policy, and best-practice. Richie … Read More
Stroke rehabilitation set to be revolutionised thanks to 2022 Prime Minister’s Science Prize Winner
The rehabilitation of stroke victims around the world is set to be revolutionised thanks to a New Zealand-based charity and AUT Professor Valery Feigin FRSNZ. Professor Feigin, who is also the founder and managing director of the NZ Stroke Charitable Education Trust and a Fellow of the Society, has … Read More
Podcast with Professor Valery Feigin & Dr Barb
Late in August 2023 Valery was in Dunedin giving a lecture on The Burden of Stroke and the Solutions. He took some time out on a very cold winter day to talk with Dr Barbara Anderson to make a postcast. Listen here … Read More
Ngā Ahurei Fellow Professor Rangi Mātāmua FRSNZ (Ngāi Tūhoe) has won the title of Te Pou Whakarae o Aotearoa | New Zealander of the Year.
Congratulations Ngā Ahurei Fellow Professor Rangi Mātāmua FRSNZ (Ngāi Tūhoe) has won the title of Te Pou Whakarae o Aotearoa | New Zealander of the Year. The award honours the achievements and contributions of an inspirational Kiwi whose achievements have made a big, positive contribution to the country this year. Read More
2023 Prime Minister’s Science Prizes
The 2023 Prime Minister’s Science Prizes application process will open on Thursday 1 June 2023 and will close on Tuesday 5 September. Read More
2021 Prime Minister’s Science Prizes announced
The latest Ko Ngā Puipuiaki Pūtaiao a te Pirimia Prime Minister’s Science Prize winners have been announced at an event in Te Whanganui-a-tara Wellington this week. The five prizes recognise the impact of science on New Zealanders’ lives, celebrate the achievements of current scientists and encourage scientists of the future. Read More
2021 closing date extended
Because of COVID lockdown restrictions the Prime Minister’s Science Prizes will now close 10 days later than previously published. Applications will now close at 5.00pm, 25 Whiringa-ā-nuku October 2021. Kia mataara Be vigilant Kia ora Stay well He rā ki tua better days are coming. … Read More
2020 Prime Minister’s Science Prizes awarded – In the News
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern awarded five prizes last night in Wellington in recognition of the impact of science on New Zealanders’ lives. Te Pūnaha Matatini was awarded the 2020 Prime Minister’s Science Prize for its COVID-19 response. The centre quickly assembled a team in early 2020 to fill what it … Read More
Robot that takes your wheelie bin to the kerb wins Prime Minister’s Future Scientist prize
A robot that’s designed to take wheelie bins to and from the kerb for the elderly and people with disabilities has won a 17-year-old Christchurch school student the $50,000 Prime Minister’s Future Scientist Prize for 2019. Thomas James, a Year 13 student at Burnside High School, designed “Wheelie Drive” after … Read More
New Zealand scientists who made climate change sea level rise discovery win Prime Minister’s Science Prize 2019
The New Zealand scientists behind the break-through discovery that Antarctica’s ice sheets melted rapidly in the past, and could have a significant impact on global sea level rise over the next 80 years, have won the 2019 Prime Minister’s Science Prize. The group of more than 20 geologists, glaciologists, climate … Read More