📢 were you thinking of submitting an abstract for #NZES2022 but thought you had missed the boat? Fear not! Abstract deadline has been extended to 16 September.

Friendly reminder that NZ EcologicalSociety has a range of awards and grants for researchers at all stages open until Sep 30 - newzealandecology.org/awards-grants

Summer scholarship opportunities at Te Herenga Waka, now open. $8k stipend, 10 weeks and open to AU/NZ students pre-PhD wgtn.ac.nz/fhss/current-s…

"I like this one because on the surface it might sound a little silly - who would really want to be a sandfly?! But really it’s about persistence and determination. Something the sandfly is very good at and we can learn from." Symon Palmer Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori

It's time for a real pay rise for tutors. We need everyone out for our Paid Union Meeting this Wednesday, 10am - 12noon to take our stand and share our voice. This SALIENT report covers some details. See you there! salient.org.nz/news-2020/univ…

The New Zealand Ecological Society offers a number of awards each year to showcase and celebrate exceptional ecologists and research being undertaken in NZ. Nominations and applications close this Friday, so make sure to check if you're eligible! newzealandecology.org/awards-grants

A reminder that the grade you receive for te reo through a course or degree at a tertiary institution does not define the strength of the relationship between you and your ancestral language.

This means the lowest paid worker at Countdown makes at least $23 an hour. A graduate tutor at #WellingtonUni starts at $22 an hour. If you’re an undergraduate tutor, you start at $20 an hour. #TEUonStrike #VUWStrike

Ngā Pī Ka Rere spotlight: During her honours, Susanna Finlay-Smits had a supervisor who was a geneticist and another who was an anthropologist. She's now a social scientist at AgResearch. Follow the link to find out more about her unique perspective: bit.ly/3DDokQW

Ngā Pī Ka Rere spotlight: For her Master’s project, Ngā Rākau Taketake student Jaynie Yang looked below the surface to understand how kauri dieback affects the root production of kauri trees. Find out more about Jaynie's research here: bioheritage.nz/nga-pi-ka-rere…

Kia ora koutou, a few weeks ago, I asked for ideas about how academics could support fundraising efforts for whānau/marae impacted by cyclone Gabrielle and some of you gave advice. Our team at Te Kawa a Māui have put together a conference with all registration fees donated.

Reminder to any Wellington based professionals, Te Kawa a Māui would really appreciate you signing up to our 1-day workshop fundraiser. Please share with people who you think may be able to attend 🙏🏽 see link below 👇🏽 wgtn.ac.nz/maori/about/ev…

What insights can whakataukī offer us into the nature of insect pests and pest control in Aotearoa? A team of Māori academics delved into te ao Māori with “pestiness” on their minds. Story here 🐛: bioheritage.nz/uncovering-pes…

In celebration with NAISA 2023 Unceded Dancefloors Saturday, May 13, 2023 10pm-late Rivoli, 344 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V2A2 A Two Spirit, Trans and Queer-led dance party with Indigenous burlesque, drag, DJs and more!! Get your tickets here: eventbrite.com/e/unceded-danc…

Awesome scholarship opportunity! With some great supervisors Charlotte Greenhalgh @samprendergast_ Queer Kinship in Twentieth-century Aotearoa PhD scholarship, University of Waikato nzha.org.nz/2023/08/10/que…