A handful of places are still available for our media training workshop in Auckland on 27-28 February. Our next round of applications will close on Monday. Apply for Science Media SAVVY here: sciencemediacentre.co.nz/science-media-…

Bat hitchiking, mealybug milking, and defensive bleeding – the creepiest crawlies and freakiest fliers of Aotearoa are duking it out in an annual popularity contest. #BugOfTheYear Entomological Society of New Zealand sciencemediacentre.co.nz/2025/02/12/bug…

Spotted a fantastic piece of science journalism in the past year? Nominate it for a golden tardigrade: sciencemediacentre.co.nz/2025/02/21/cel…

🌏Esta semana estamos en Adelaida (Australia), en la reunión de la red global de SMC, coincidiendo con el 20º aniversario del Australian Science Media Centre 🗞️Ponemos en común datos sobre periodismo científico y cómo es su relación con las fuentes según nuestra experiencia en España #SMCGlobal

We're in the final days to nominate a piece of journalism for a golden tardigrade - get your nomination in by Monday: sciencemediacentre.co.nz/2025/02/21/cel…

Attention South Island-based experts looking for media training! There are still a handful of spots in our 5-6 June Chch workshop (including at least one fees-free space). Applications this week are more likely to be accepted: smc.nz/science-media-…

We're thrilled to announce the eleven finalists for the 2025 Science Journalism Awards, covering solar storms, crafty kōura, dental dams, and more! Winners will be revealed on 18 June. sciencemediacentre.co.nz/2025/05/15/ele…

Budget 2025 continues the government's shift of the science sector towards more "growth-promoting investments". sciencemediacentre.co.nz/2025/05/22/bud…

THE SMC IS HIRING! We're looking for someone to join our dedicated team working to improve the reach, relevance and accuracy of news media reporting on science and related topics in Aotearoa New Zealand. More info and apply here: sciencemediacentre.co.nz/2025/06/26/wor…

Thursday! Social media tips for researchers with Prof Ekant Veer. We'll cover: choosing a platform, finding your audience, and how to do social media for social good. Register here: sciencemediacentre.co.nz/monthly-talk/#…

Tomorrow at 10am: Join us for a free webinar about how researchers can make the most of social media. We'll cover tips on which platforms to use, how to build an audience, with time for audience questions at the end. Register here: sciencemediacentre.co.nz/monthly-talk/#…