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Podcasts, videos, radio interviews, and tv appearances by New Zealand's Independent Research Organisations
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Malaghan/RNZ: Leading cancer research institute struggles with funding
30 July 2026: The CEO of New Zealand's biggest independent medical research organisation, the Malaghan Institute, says the ongoing challenge of funding the organisation keeps her up at night. Professor Kjesten Wiig oversees research into groundbreaking cancer treatments and RNA technology, but says it's juggling the institutes' sources of income that remains a constant concern.
RNZ: Lincoln Agritech's Professor Travis Glare
16 July 2026: The quality of New Zealand's waterways is suffering, and the head of a not-for-profit research and development organisation says public discussions about who or what's responsible for it can lack nuance. Since 1964, Lincoln Agritech has been trying to deliver tech solutions to the market to address environmental concerns. They've also been monitoring river and groundwater systems across the country. Professor Travis Glare, chief executive spoke to John Campbell.
Malaghan: Our Changing World - Building NZ's RNA capabilities
9 June 2026: Malaghan RNA technology experts and pillar leads for the RNA Development Platform Dr Lisa Connor and Dr Rebecca McKenzie talk to Dr Claire Concannon from RNZ's Our Changing World about increasing New Zealand's capacity in RNA technology.
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Video and tv
Truth in a noisy world - 83rd Thomas Cawthron Memorial Lecture
10 September 2026: Award-winning environmentalist and author Natalie Kyriacou OAM explores how disinformation has evolved from a tool used to influence consumer behaviour into sophisticated systems capable of influencing beliefs, identities, and public understanding.
Aquatalks Episode 1 - Dr Andrew Dark
1 September 2026: Dr Andrew Dark opened Aqualinc's Aquatalk series with “Navigating new currents: Freshwater science and policy in action”. A great way to start the conversation on important freshwater science and policy topics.
Cawthron: Transforming Coastal Monitoring Programme
10 August 2026: Discover how eDNA is transforming estuary monitoring in New Zealand. This research explores how environmental DNA can provide a faster, more cost-effective way to detect environmental changes, identify key stressors, and support healthier waterways. Featuring insights from scientists, councils, and Māori kaitiaki, the project demonstrates the potential of eDNA as a powerful tool for the future of estuary health monitoring.