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2010 Prime Minister’s Prizes Event

The winners of the 2010 round of the Prime Minister’s Science Prizes will be announced on the 26th November. Read more…

Prime Minister’s Science Prizes win award

The Prime Minister’s Science Prizes trophy designed by Scenario Communications is a gold award recipient at the Best Design Awards. Read more…

2009 Winners Reflect on Prize win

Nearly six months after the 2009 Prime Minister’s Science Prizes were announced, the inaugural recipients reflect on the opportunities arising from their win. Read more…

Science isn’t scary, says prize-winning teacher

Parents who feel daunted when their children ask for help with science subjects should realise they have plenty of knowledge to offer, says prize-winning teacher Dr Paul Lowe. Read more…

Nominations open for New Zealand’s most valuable science prizes

The Minister for Research, Science and Technology, Dr Wayne Mapp is inviting nominations for the 2010 Prime Minister’s Science Prizes, which are an important initiative in the Government’s commitment to valuing scientific achievement. Read more…

Nominations for 2010 Prizes are now open

Nominations for the 2010 round of the Prime Minister’s Science Prizes are now open. All entries are submitted on an online nomination form. Read more…

Hunt is on for New Zealand’s top emerging scientist

Early career scientists involved in ground-breaking research have the chance to win one of New Zealand’s most valuable science prizes to further their work. Read more…

Emerging Scientist Prize Nomination Form Now Live

The Prime Minister’s MacDiarmid Emerging Scientist Prize online nomination form has now opened for entries. Read more…

Inaugural Prime Minister’s $1 million science prizes presented

The Prime Minister’s Science Prizes, New Zealand’s most valuable science awards, have been presented to top achieving scientists in Auckland today. Read more…

MacDiarmid Emerging Scientist Guidelines now posted

The MacDiarmid Emerging Scientist guidelines are now posted. Read more…

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2012 Prime Minister’s Science Prizes open today

Entries for the 2012 Prime Minister’s Science Prizes are now open Read more…

Sir Paul Callaghan farewelled in Wellington

Sir Paul Callaghan was farewelled by a large number of family, friends and dignitaries in Wellington yesterday. Read more…

2010 Future Scientist wins more accolades

Bailey Lovett, the 2010 Prime Minister’s Future Scientist recipient, has gone on to great success in other awards since winning the prize. Read more…