by EllenR | Apr 11, 2019 | DCSAs, From the OPMCSA
The Ministry of Health has just advertised for a Chief Science Advisor. The Ministry have outlined the position’s purpose as working to “…ensure robust and credible science is at the core of decisions within the Ministry.” They are also looking to improve connections...
by juliet | Mar 22, 2019 | From the OPMCSA, Science in emergencies
Kia ora koutou Apart from acknowledging the terrible events of March 15th with a ‘Kia Kaha’, we have turned down the social media volume to zero this week in the Office. A mark of respect for the victims and their whanau, and a time to reflect. A week later, here are...
by juliet | Mar 5, 2019 | From the OPMCSA, Internships
Kia ora koutou Over the last few months, as I’ve spent time listening to researchers and policymakers, I have been constantly struck by how weak the interface is between these two groups. There are of course some marvellous exceptions. However, in general, I hear...
by EllenR | Dec 11, 2018 | Criminal justice, DCSAs, From the OPMCSA
How can family violence, and its impact on criminal activity, be prevented? A new report “Every 4 minutes – A discussion paper on preventing family violence in New Zealand” by justice sector Chief Science Advisor, Professor Ian Lambie, discusses the evidence and asks...
by EllenR | Oct 3, 2018 | From the OPMCSA
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern visited the Office of the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor today, as part of her schedule in Auckland. As promised, Juliet showed her the post-it wall, with all the suggestions from the public and the science sector about ways that...
by EllenR | Oct 2, 2018 | From the OPMCSA
Juliet visited the Ngatamariki geothermal power station, an exciting example of iwi, science and industry all working together. Mercury NZ posted about the visit on...
