Video and TV

19 November 2025: Georgina Wheller, a research officer in Dr Tom Mules' Lab at the Malaghan Institute, is contributing to vital research tackling one of the world's most urgent health challenges: antimicrobial resistance.

17 November 2025: The Sauvignon Blanc Grapevine Improvement programme (SB2.0), launched in 2021, is advancing efforts to develop new Sauvignon blanc clones that can help the New Zealand wine industry adapt to a changing climate and evolving environmental pressures.

13 November 2025: When a devastating algal bloom struck South Australia earlier this year, Cawthron scientists worked closely with Professor Shauna Murray from the University of Technology Sydney, lead author of a new preprint article on the event, to identify the species involved and the toxins they produced.

30 October 2025: Cawthron Institute Science Impact Manager Dr Johan Svenson discusses the potential of marine toxins, and how a team of Cawthron researchers developed a world-first method for the scalable production of a toxin-producing microalgae called Alexandrium pacificum in artificial seawater.

29 October 2025: New research by Cawthron's Dr Hannah Greenhough confirms juvenile green-lipped mussels can typically survive short marine heatwaves, but when harmful algal blooms (HABs) are added to the mix, the impacts are serious.

9 October 2025: The side effects of agricultural pesticides, particularly fungicides, are well documented and widely known. Synthetic fungicides pose serious threats to biodiversity and are toxic to both the environment and operators. When the same active ingredient is repeatedly used over time, the development of resistance is inevitable. UV-C light is a promising alternative to synthetic fungicides.

26 September 2025: Selective breeding to build low trophic aquaculture resilience in a changing world. A presentation by Johan Svenson, Cawthron Institute, to the Aqua Nor conference.

11 September 2025: Farmers across Mid Canterbury are taking water quality into their own hands, using real-time nitrate sensors developed by Lincoln Agritech to better understand and protect local waterways.

20 July 2025: “Our immune system has the potential to recognise anything in the universe. Or, for those who like numbers, a couple billion trillion things.” Dr Lisa Connor and her team are investigating ways we can apply cutting-edge RNA technology to target parts of the flu virus that don't change year to year - opening the door for the possibility of a universal flu vaccine - one you won't have to take each time the flu season rolls around.

14 July 2025: Cawthron Institute scientists have been awarded a significant research grant through the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's (MBIE) Endeavour Fund - Smart Ideas 2025 investment round, to lead a pioneering new project aimed at improving climate resilience in Aotearoa New Zealand's aquaculture sector.

27 June 2025: Louise Cameron is a master's student exploring how subtle differences in immune cells may explain why some mistakenly classify harmless molecules as a threat. Her work is helping to unravel how these misunderstandings contribute to the development of allergic disease in the skin and the lung.

11 June 2025: The 82nd Annual Thomas Cawthron Memorial Lecture on Monday 9 June 2025 explored how science can better inform and influence decision-making at both national and global levels — and what must change for that to happen. Keynote speaker Sir Peter Gluckman discussed how science can be a trusted partner in building a healthier, more sustainable, and more equitable world.

23 May 2025: Join Dr Peter Urich of ClimSystems for an engaging webinar showcasing how ArcGIS technology is being leveraged to combat climate change. This collaborative session with ClimSystems will feature insights into SimClim for ArcGIS Pro and other tailored GIS-based solutions. ClimSystems will share real-world examples from New Zealand and other locations across the Asia-Pacific region, demonstrating the power of GIS in addressing climate challenges.

9 May 2025: The Climate Adapted Finfish Research Programme 2025 helps New Zealand's aquaculture industry adapt to climate change. As ocean temperatures rise and extreme weather events increase, the programme works closely with finfish farming companies to develop strategies for long-term resilience. With warmer waters already impacting operations, New Zealand King Salmon farms are playing a key role in the research, highlighting the urgency of finding practical solutions for a changing marine environment.

7 May 2025: In this video, Cawthron researchers introduce a groundbreaking programme focused on improving how we monitor microalgal communities - both benthic and pelagic. By looking beyond individual species to understand whole-community changes, the team aims to better detect and respond to harmful algal blooms, identify key environmental drivers, and develop predictive tools for future scenarios. Collaborating with iwi, government, industry, and international experts, this work supports ecosystem health, public wellbeing, and a sustainable blue economy - empowering communities to play an active role in marine monitoring and stewardship.

23 April 2025: Getting older. Everyone does it, some more reluctantly than others. Yet despite it being an intrinsic part of the human experience, when it comes to understanding how age affects the body's ability to fight disease, very little attention has been paid. Dr Michelle Linterman hopes to change that.

15 April 2025: Learn more about Naturally Occurring Phages in this short, educational video by Rhiannon James, Te Tira Whakamātaki.

10 March 2025: Cawthron Institute's Dr Xavier Pochon shares an exciting approach to mapping ocean health at scale. With 71% of our planet covered by seawater, marine ecosystems play a vital role in sustaining life on Earth—generating half the oxygen we breathe, supporting extraordinary biodiversity, and acting as crucial carbon sinks. Yet as climate change accelerates, our oceans face unprecedented pressures. Dr Pochon explores how Environmental DNA (eDNA) tools, community engagement, and cutting-edge ocean science can help us better understand and monitor these ecosystems.

5 March 2025: In this presentation, Cawthron Marine Ecologist Dr Al Alder takes the audience on a journey through New Zealand's diverse marine ecosystems. He discusses the innovative restoration techniques being used to revive our oceans, from rebuilding kelp forests to restoring shellfish beds. Dr Alder explores the challenges and triumphs of marine restoration, and shows how you can get involved in protecting our precious marine environment.

27 February 2025: From cancer to infectious diseases and allergies, the research at the Malaghan Institute shares one powerful mission: to bring better, safer treatments for all. Leading us into this next chapter is our newly appointed director, Professor Kjesten Wiig. With a career spanning academia, biotech start-ups and government, Kjesten has embraced every opportunity to learn and evolve. Now, she is stepping into this leadership role, ready to drive innovation and impact.

29 January 2025: As they kick off 2025, the Malaghan Institute recaps last year's stories, showcasing how their talented researchers are giving their all to tackle cancer, allergies, and infectious disease, paving the way for safer, more effective treatments that can change lives.