Join us online Friday (9 June) at 10am for the next #QCSeminarSeries: The AF8 Programme: bridging the spaces between research, policy & practice to be better prepared for the big one Presenter: Alice Lake-Hammond, AF8 Info & Abstract here: buff.ly/3MYbSkN

There’s never been a better time to study geography! Understanding the interdependence of human & physical systems is critical for future decision makers - a reason why geographers are amongst the most employable graduates. Take a look at our options for 2nd Semester 2023 University of Otago

That’s a wrap for #AF8Roadshow2023!   We visited 6 regions, 13 schools, 24 public talks, worked with 11 science speakers, and engaged with over 2800 people! 🎊   Huge thanks to our partner agencies for their support and Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake for sponsoring the roadshow. newsroom.co.nz/coming-ready-o…

How do we solve wicked (complex) problems that require interdisciplinary effort? Hypercompetition fails to deliver, and getting rid of the research workforce isn’t going to cut it either. #excellence #complexity #engagement.

I’m excited to be taking part in this great opportunity to share our AF8 journey with our friends in Australia. Resilience Challenge Te Hiranga Rū QuakeCoRE Dr. Dee Ninis

The proposed slashing of earth science programmes at VUW will be a crushing loss to Aotearoa, at a time when we face compounding hazards and risks. I can barely believe this is happening, and I am so worried about my friends and colleagues at risk of losing their jobs.

Claire Pascua has a knack for making connections. She was drawn to investigating connections btwn concrete walls & steel frames – because it looked challenging. The interactions btwn these two common materials have kept her busy. Read more here: buff.ly/3PsJyc9

Kia ora team - do you live in the Auckland area, have opinions about natural hazards and a few spare minutes, and would like a chance at 1 of 10 $40 supermarket gift cards? If you answered yes, we'd love to hear your thoughts in our quick survey: bit.ly/NaturalHazardS…

I am so excited to share that I have just submitted my Ph.D. dissertation under the supervision of Professor Hugh Campbell and Dr. Karly Burch. My research focuses on Sustainable AI techno-futures in Aotearoa New Zealand - with a focus on Agtech sociotech…lnkd.in/gUZcGA3C

'Putting Antarctica off-limits would signify how fragile and important—almost sacred—it is. Putting it at risk to give deep-pocketed tourists a sense of awe is simply not worth it.' By Sara Clemence theatlantic.com/science/archiv…

We are pleased to announce the release of the final three modules in our #WhatsOnOurPlates series, developed in partnership with East Coast LAB | Hikurangi Subduction Zone M9 and Illuminate Science, kindly funded by Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake   Check them out and tell us what you think! 🤓 🔗 af8.org.nz/explore-the-sc…

New paper out - managing invasive species in ways that address environmental and social justice. Hanno Seebens @InvasionEcology besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.10…

Amazing work team AF8, we’re really proud to support your work!

Exciting moments.

🎉 Congratulations to QuakeCoRE Annual Meeting Director’s Award Recipient 2023: Roger Fairclough For the full award citation, check out our #QCAM23 daily blog post here: buff.ly/45QFF5J

The recent, relatively quiet, release of Google's earthquake early alert system in Aotearoa has allowed Te Hiranga Rū QuakeCoRE researchers (Dr Lauren Vinnell, Dr Marion Lara Tan 陳雙燕, Raj Prasanna, and @Disastersmatter) to study how NZers respond to early earthquake warning. #EEW buff.ly/489qCGf

How’s everyone in Geraldine? Must’ve been a rough start to the day! Geonet just upgraded the quake to a M6.4. Stay safe!

The theme for this year’s Australian Earthquake Engineering Soc. #AEES23 conf. is ‘Natural Hazards Unnatural Disasters’ with a focus also on Earthquake Response Plans. We’re grateful to Keynote Speaker Caroline Orchiston of AF8 University of Otago Te Hiranga Rū QuakeCoRE for sharing important insights.

Shortage of earth scientists inspires free software odt.co.nz This is the future of teaching geology and physical geography, particularly at a time when funding shortages mean field trips are being cut.

Winston Peters - you are so offensive, and such a bully - look how this strong wahine deals with him with so much poise and mana. Go you good thing Hana Maipi-Clarke linkedin.com/posts/kellie-a…