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Juliet Gerrard: Science in Dark Times

Science in Dark Times, a new documentary directed by Shirley Horrocks, screened as part of the NZ International Film Festival.

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Created: May 27, 2022, 2:13 PM
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Unexpected directions make new maps

Becoming CEO of a startup is never straightforward, but Dr Kyle Webster has taken the ‘long road’ to an extreme

Modified: Oct 23, 2020, 1:16 PM

Created: Oct 22, 2020, 3:37 PM
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Professor Juliet Gerrard on the call for a national plastic recycling strategy

MacDiarmid Institute Emeritus Investigator and Prime Minister's Chief Science Advisor Professor Juliet Gerrard talks with Emile Donovan at Radio New Zealand about her report, 'Rethinking Plastics in Aotearoa.'

Modified: Jan 28, 2020, 12:44 PM

Created: Jan 27, 2020, 3:43 PM
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When physics meets biochemistry - Annual Report 2018

Could bio-inspired self-assembled magnetic structures make computers more efficient?

Modified: May 30, 2019, 7:14 AM

Created: Apr 8, 2019, 12:51 AM
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Biomaterials as surgical tools - Annual Report 2018

More than 250 corneal transplants are performed each year but the number is limited to donor numbers and there are not enough. Synthetic or naturally derived surgical substrates offer a solution.

Modified: May 30, 2019, 7:19 AM

Created: Apr 8, 2019, 12:48 AM
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Professor Juliet Gerrard

Juliet has pioneered the integration of biology with materials science within the Institute. Her seminal contributions include the use of 'molecular lego' to make nanomaterials by controlling the aggregation of proteins, and significant commercialisation activity, such as have resulted in the formation of Hi-Aspect.

Modified: Mar 12, 2019, 3:38 PM

Created: Feb 14, 2019, 2:38 PM
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'I literally covered my wall in Post-it notes': meet NZ’s new chief scientist

The new chief science adviser to the prime minister, Professor Juliet Gerrard, talks about diversity in science, the political hot potatoes, and what constitutes science.

Modified: Jan 24, 2022, 11:25 AM

Created: Nov 13, 2018, 2:50 PM
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Media coverage of MacDiarmid Principal Investigator Professor Juliet Gerrard’s appointment as PM’s science advisor

Professor Gerrard’s appointment has been covered by the NZ Herald, stuff.co.nz, and The Spinoff. Scientists have applauded the appointment of respected biochemist Professor Juliet Gerrard as the next science adviser to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

Modified: Jun 16, 2019, 1:17 PM

Created: Jun 28, 2018, 12:00 AM
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NZ Herald interviews MacDiarmid Principal Investigator and the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor Professor Juliet Gerrard

University of Auckland biochemist Professor Juliet Gerrard is about to start her new role as Prime Minister's chief science adviser, taking over from long-serving Professor Sir Peter Gluckman.

Modified: Jun 16, 2019, 1:17 PM

Created: Jun 28, 2018, 12:00 AM
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AMN8 Outreach

680 secondary school students came along to hear and be inspired by David Leigh in Christchurch - who also appeared on RNZ and was featured in an article about molecular machines by TheSpinoff.

Modified: Jan 24, 2022, 11:37 AM

Created: Mar 28, 2017, 12:00 AM
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