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Connections 50 eNewsletter out now

November 2024: Another bumper issue of the IRANZ newsletter is out now. It's chock full of the latest independent science research news from around Aotearoa New Zealand.

Peter Barrowclough awarded Life Membership of IRANZ
Malaghan: Fast Start grant for next generation RNA technology
MRINZ: Empowering pharmacists in combating infectious diseases
Mātai: New 3D MRI technique could transform diagnosis of brain disorders
Gillies McIndoe wins Best Licensing Deal at KCA Awards for keloid treatment
BRANZ: MATES in Construction latest research on mental health
HERA: Cut carbon in half with clever design
Gold and Silver for WSP at 2024 ACE Awards
Mackie Research: Speed - the human factor
Dragonfly: Thematic analysis in the age of AI
Motu: Progressing offshore mitigation for NZ
Bragato: A fungal ally in the soil
. . . And much more.

Building on work done in collaboration with Vibrant Planet, Dragonfly's Dr Fabian Döweler is working with NASA on a technology that uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to produce accurate models of tree canopies, combining LiDAR (Light Detection And Ranging) with aerial imagery. Photo: Dragonfly Data Science.

Dame Patsy Reddy, Sir Ashley Bloomfield, and David Downs

IRANZ October news briefs

November 2024: Follow the link for more details on the October 2024 news briefs from our Independent Research Organisations.

IRANZ welcomes new member Estendart Research Limited
Lincoln Agritech: Breaking the Wall of hidden waters
Motu Research announces winners of the Āheitanga Scholarship 2024
New appointments to Malaghan Board
Bragato: Viva la varietal revolution
Lincoln Agritech: Discover the hidden hazard of shallow groundwater
Dragonfly: Rapid identification of avian flu viruses
HERA: Industrial coatings protecting steel
Malaghan RNA researcher named KiwiNet Emerging Innovator
Malaghan visiting researcher: Prof Archa Fox
Dragonfly helps with silky shark monitoring
Bragato welcomes Ross Wise
...and much more.

Dame Patsy Reddy, Sir Ashley Bloomfield, and David Downs will join the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research's trust board at its AGM this December. Photo montage: Malaghan Institute of Medical Research.

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Welcome to the Independent Research Association of New Zealand

IRANZ is an association of independent research organisations. IRANZ represents the collective interests of members by undertaking activities aimed at creating a positive operating environment for Independent Research Organisations in New Zealand.

IRANZ member organisations make vital contributions to a broad range of scientific fields, and offer an important complement to university-based and Crown Research Institute research. Our smaller sizes and greater flexibility provide an environment that is particularly conducive to innovation and end-user engagement.

IRANZ member organisations:

Are ‘independent’ (non-government owned);
Carry out high-quality scientific research, development or technology transfer;
Have strong linkages with end-users;
Work in a diverse range of settings and subject specialities;
Derive a significant portion of their work from Government research contracts;
Collaborate with universities, Crown Research Institutes and research departments of industrial organisations; and
Having varying governance and ownership arrangements.

Find out more about IRANZ and our members by checking out our News page.

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