New research finds a substantial pay gap and significantly lower chance of promotion for Māori and Pacific academics in New Zealand […]
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Racism in healthcare and COVID-19 – Expert Reaction
Two studies have documented the effects of inequity and racism in our healthcare system. A Te Pūnaha Matatini study shows the estimated […]
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Māori and Pasifika scientists under-represented in NZ research sector – Expert Reaction
Māori and Pasifika scientists have been “severely under-represented” in Aotearoa New Zealand’s universities and Crown Research Institutes (CRIs) in recent […]
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Factors that make people more vulnerable to COVID-19 – Expert Q&A
The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has today announced the new guidelines for life at Alert Level 2. While various restrictions will be […]
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Estimating COVID-19’s impact on Māori and Pasifika – Expert Briefing
New research from Te Pūnaha Matatini estimates Māori and Pasifika populations could be impacted by COVID-19 at a rate more […]
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Gene editing regulations – Expert Reaction
It’s time for an overhaul of the regulations around gene editing, according to an expert panel set up by Royal […]
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In defence of science and our Treaty – Margreet Vissers
University of Otago’s Associate Dean (research) Professor Margreet Vissers has penned a heartfelt response to a column criticising inclusion of […]
Continue readingHuman health impacts of climate change – Expert reaction
Climate change will impact human health, both directly – through heat waves and weather events – and indirectly by challenging […]
Continue readingWho settled the Pacific? – In the News
New research published today in Nature suggests the first people to settle in the Pacific were from Asian farming groups […]
Continue readingParents most in need of cot death information left out – In the News
Māori parents are less likely to receive ‘safe sleep’ advice despite their babies having a high risk of cot death – […]
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