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12 April, 2012

Govt backs emerging Kiwi researchers

Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce has today announced the results of a review into the Rutherford Discovery Fellowships. Following feedback from the sector, changes have been made which will help ensure young researchers are supported in establishing their careers in New Zealand.

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11 April, 2012

Marsden Fund Council convenors appointed

Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce today announced the appointment of three new convenors to the Marsden Fund Council.

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11 April, 2012

Exhibition shows importance of science to NZ

Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce is encouraging the public to visit the Science in the City exhibition which opens tomorrow on Auckland’s waterfront.

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24 March, 2012

Govt pays tribute to Sir Paul Callaghan

Acting Prime Minister Bill English and Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce say they are deeply saddened by the news that Sir Paul Callaghan has died in Wellington.

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22 March, 2012

Govt congratulates Business Awards winners

Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce has congratulated Orion Health for winning the Supreme Award at the New Zealand International Business Awards ceremony in Auckland last night.

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9 March, 2012

NZ-EU science links strengthened

Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce today met with European Union Commissioner for Research and Innovation to discuss how to strengthen New Zealand’s science links with Europe.

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14 February, 2012

New Marsden Fund Council Chair appointed

Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce today announced the appointment of Canterbury University Professor Juliet Gerrard as the new Chair of the Marsden Fund Council.

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9 February, 2012

Address to Asia Pacific Science Policy Studies Research Conference, Wellington

I’m going to take the liberty of this being my first speech in the Science and Innovation space to place the sector in the context of the challenging economic times that the world is facing and where I see Science and Innovation fitting in and helping to meet those challenges.

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