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World-first NZ technology enables researchers to discover the secrets of how melanin protects skin from UV radiation

World-first NZ technology enables researchers to discover the secrets of how melanin protects skin from UV radiation.

Modified: Dec 13, 2023, 9:35 PM

Created: Oct 11, 2022, 10:44 AM
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Deep tech the winner on the night at the 2022 KiwiNet Commercialisation Awards

Deep tech shone at the 2022 KiwiNet Commercialisation Awards, with four of the winners directly connected with the Institute.

Modified: Oct 18, 2022, 4:37 PM

Created: Oct 7, 2022, 2:34 PM
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To Industry and Beyond - Rotorua (13 October)

In association with the Rotorua Science Society, Professor Justin Hodgkiss and Dr Shalini Divya focus on pathways from science to industry as part of "To Industry and Beyond".

Modified: Oct 17, 2022, 10:40 AM

Created: Sep 28, 2022, 1:40 PM
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MacDiarmid Institute researchers one third of KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards finalists

Six MacDiarmid Institute researchers are among 18 finalists selected for the annual KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards.

Modified: Aug 30, 2022, 2:14 PM

Created: Aug 19, 2022, 2:12 PM
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Co-Directors’ Report - Annual Report 2021

Despite the ongoing challenges from the Covid pandemic, 2021 was a year of new directions and growth for the MacDiarmid Institute.

Modified: Jun 8, 2022, 10:19 AM

Created: May 4, 2022, 10:34 AM
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Dr Pauline Harris appointed as MacDiarmid Institute Deputy Director Māori

Dr Pauline Harris has been appointed to the new position of MacDiarmid Institute Deputy Director Māori.

Modified: Jul 4, 2022, 5:03 PM

Created: Mar 16, 2022, 4:24 PM
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Sci Fi/Sci Fact - Star Wars: Lightsabers

Professor Justin Hodgkiss talks about the scientific feasibility of Star Wars' lightsabers.

Modified: Apr 4, 2022, 2:41 PM

Created: Mar 14, 2022, 3:49 PM
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The life of a logo

Ahead of launching our new logo, we looked at the whakapapa of our original one.

Modified: May 4, 2022, 7:21 PM

Created: Nov 16, 2021, 8:00 AM
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Materials: Fact or Fiction - MacGyver's Laser

Dr Karen Thorn, a Postdoctoral Fellow at Victoria University of Wellington gives us her scientific take on the MacGyver episode where he makes a laser.

Modified: Oct 15, 2021, 11:08 AM

Created: Sep 30, 2021, 9:54 PM
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MOU celebrates ongoing partnership with Whakarewarewa Living Village

We celebrated the collaboration and partnership with Whakarewarewa Village by signing a second MOU and a Statement of Intent.

Modified: May 4, 2022, 7:28 PM

Created: Aug 2, 2021, 10:17 AM
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Materials: Fact or Fiction - The Death Star

PhD Student, Aleksandra Ilina from Victoria University of Wellington, gives us her scientific take on the Star Wars' Death Star.

Modified: Jul 9, 2021, 4:26 PM

Created: Jun 24, 2021, 11:52 AM
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Supporting the teachers

We continued our NanoGirl Labs partnership last year to deliver science videos for children learning at home during lockdown.

Modified: Apr 1, 2021, 11:39 AM

Created: Mar 31, 2021, 6:29 PM
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