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Professors Simon Kingham and Thomas Wilson, discussing their roles as Chief Science Advisors and how researchers can better connect with policymakers
鈥淚 do actually think we have a responsibility to talk to the media because certainly in my field there was so much misunderstanding and misinformation that actually we need to communicate what the science is telling us,鈥 says Professor Simon Kingham.
Professor Tom Wilson offers the best advice he has been given during his research career which is 鈥渂e kind鈥 be useful and work out what your strengths are and know what your limitations are.鈥
- Both highly recommended both UC鈥檚 internal supports and trainings for academics, as well as the workshops provided by the聽.
- They also encouraged early career academics to reach out and get involved through the Chief Science Advisor鈥檚 forum. They highlighted there are a range of bigger and smaller ways to get involved through the Office of the聽.
Episode 2:
Professor Elizabeth Macpherson and Dr. John Reid, discussing Vision M膩tauranga and how they consider and apply this in their research
The Ministry of Research, Science, and Technology created the Vision M膩tauranga policy framework to harness the innovative potential of M膩ori people, expertise, and resources to help New Zealanders build a better future.聽聽
鈥淵ou're not only generating an academic impact, you're seeing your work flow into the world to change the world,鈥 says Dr Reid.
- Early career researchers are encouraged to think about Vision M膩tauranga when beginning their research. Learn more about Vision M膩tauranga:
- Research & Innovation support for UC researchers looking to learn more and embed Vision M膩tauranga in their research is provided by the Kai膩rahi M膩ori Research team M膩ori research partnerships | University of mini传媒
