Annual Report
We joined a small but enthusiastic team of scientists and science communicators on an outreach trip to the Chatham Islands.
June 20, 2026
Annual Report
We ran two Renewable Energy workshops and a Pop-up Renewable Energy Science Station at the NZISF in Ōtepoti Dunedin.
June 20, 2026
Annual Report
One of our medium-term goals is to offer targeted support for science teachers, with two key ways to provide support.
June 20, 2026
Annual Report
Our science engagement coordinator at Tūhura, Dr Marijn Kouwenhoven, continued to weave MacDiarmid Institute content into her local outreach programme.
June 20, 2026
Annual Report
We supported two of our Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha University of Canterbury (UC) based students to travel to Tonga.
June 20, 2026
Annual Report
Aotearoa New Zealand was the first place in the world to commemorate the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology.
June 20, 2026
Annual Report
Our class sets of hydrogen, solar and wind powered kits have been a big success.
June 20, 2026
Annual Report
DiscoveryCamp hosted nine Māori and Pacific Island Y12-13 students while ten Y12-13 students gathered for NanoCamp.
June 20, 2026
Annual Report
In 2025 we strengthened our outreach and education by deepening partnerships, expanding regional engagement and involving our alumni network.
June 20, 2026
Annual Report
Institute research entrepreneurs submitted three invention disclosures to Technology Transfer Offices, filed nine patent applications and secured one patent grant.
June 20, 2026
Annual Report
Seminar series enabling researchers and deep tech companies to hear from experts and service providers in a range of fields.
June 20, 2026
Annual Report
37 start-up companies have been founded or led by MacDiarmid Institute research entrepreneurs and alumni since we began in 2002.
June 20, 2026