Many congratulations to Liam Hunt, the 2025 recipient of the JEOL Brian Halton Award for an outstanding paper in the field of chemistry published by a New Zealand University student. nzic.org.nz/awards-winne...

Please join us in congratulating the 2025 recipient of the ACES-NZIC Early Career Award, Dr Megan Grainger! nzic.org.nz/awards-winne...

Many congratulations to Suzanne Scourfield, the 2025 recipient of the sciPAD Denis Hogan Chemical Education Award! nzic.org.nz/awards-winne...

Please join us in congratulating the 2025 recipient of the Easterfield Medal, Dr Nathaniel Davis! nzic.org.nz/awards-winne...

The NZIC is delighted to announce that the 2025 recipient of the Maurice Wilkins Centre Prize for Chemical Science is Dr Brendon Gill. nzic.org.nz/awards-winne...

In 12 months, the NZIC conference will be kicking-off in the beautiful Waikato! Plans are underway to bring you a diverse & inspiring programme. But, just in case you need convincing, here are some highlights from students who attended the 2024 conference. www.cinz.nz/posts/studen...

Catalysts increase the rate of chemical reactions without being consumed, making them useful for many things from plastics to medicines. But removing them is complicated.

2025 marks 100 years since the discovery of rhenium - one of the elements Mendeleev predicted would be discovered but wasn't known in 1869 when he proposed the periodic table. Allan Blackman writes about this fascinating piece of chemistry history in CiNZ (online) www.cinz.nz/posts/happy-...

Nov 7th is the birthday of both Lise Meitner & Marie Curie. Of the 13 chemical elements named directly after real people (not mythological figures) only two are named after women: meitnerium and curium (the latter of which is named in honour of both Marie & her husband) #chemsky 🧪

What’s your niche? Explore over 300 symposia and find your people in just a few short weeks at #Pacifichem2025! pacifichem.org/scientific-p...

Air pollution is the number one environmental threat to human health. But Aotearoa is not a leader in environmental health protections - it’s not even a follower. In CiNZ (online) Joel Rindelaub explains why innovative research methods are needed to understand air pollution sources in Aotearoa.

Free Symposium! The Science Behind the 2025 Nobel Prizes Join three researchers from Victoria University of Wellington - Te Herenga Waka at an event to event celebrate (and explain) the science behind this year's Nobel Prizes in Medicine, Physics and Chemistry,

Save the date! NZIC Conference 2026! The NZIC 2026 conference organising committee invites you to set aside Sunday 15th - Thursday 19th November 2026 to join us in Kirikiriroa Hamilton. We're aiming to build a diverse programme weaving together all aspects of the chemistry 'life cycle'.

The Ferrier Research Institute in Wellington is seeking a motivated PhD student to work on an exciting project at the interface of organic chemistry, peptide science, and antibiotic discovery, contributing to urgently needed new treatments. www.wgtn.ac.nz/ferrier/stud...

🚀 What makes life possible—on Earth and beyond? Join leading scientists at our upcoming symposium exploring chemical approaches to astrobiology, from asteroid samples to the origins of life. 🔬 Discover more: pacifichem.org

You might have heard “‘Ohana means family” but ‘Ohana extends beyond family to friends & community members. 'Ohana exemplifies the interconnectedness found in Native Hawaiian culture & throughout the Pacific region. Learn more & connect with your community at #Pacifichem2025.

Applications are open for the Ag Emissions Centre’s PhD scholarships for study in 2026. These scholarships welcome students from diverse academic backgrounds. No agricultural background required, but a passion for climate change action and science to reduce emissions is a must.

Antimicrobial resistance is an escalating global challenge. Join our next Chemistry World webinar to hear how lipids contribute to antibiotic resistance mechanisms and gain practical insights to help with your own research and workflows. Register now ▶️ https://rsc.li/3IBBwwe #Lipidomics #ChemSky

Dr Emma Davison is seeking a motivated and talented PhD candidate to join her team at Auckland University of Technology (AUT) working on the Development of Modified Antisense Oligonucleotides Targeting Cancer. This is a fully funded position. nzic.org.nz/vacancies #nzchem

Professors Michèle Prinsep and Chris Battershill at the University of Waikato are seeking an MSc student and a PhD student to join their team investigating Marine allelochemicals as novel, sustainable, environmentally safe and selective herbicides. nzic.org.nz/vacancies

The deadline for the Early Career Travel Grant application is almost here! Visit the #Pacifichem2025 website to see if you are eligible: pacifichem.org/attend/early...

A reminder that the Auckland Branch Chemistry Careers Evening is taking place tomorrow - this is an excellent opportunity to meet with industry representatives and find out where your chemistry qualification can lead you!

The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that more than 10 million people developed Tuberculosis in 2024. Emily Mason and Farah Lamiable-Oulaidi discuss the challenges of treating TB in Chemistry in New Zealand (online) www.cinz.nz/posts/tuberc...

The immune system is one of the most effective surveillance systems, with the remarkable ability to distinguish between chemical structures derived from the self and from foreign entities (pathogens).

First discovered in 1889, pterins are one of the major compounds in natural pigments. Beyond their vivid hues, these compounds are leading to medicinal breakthroughs and new therapeutic strategies. Jessica Siesicki gives an overview in CiNZ (online). www.cinz.nz/posts/pterin...

The NZIC Auckland Branch is holding a Chemistry Careers Evening. Tues 12th August 5-7 pm. Attendees will hear from a range of companies employing chemists and have a chance to chat with their representatives. Pizza will be provided but please register docs.google.com/forms/d/13lf...

In the latest issue of Chemistry in New Zealand (online) Joanne Harvey gives a global and NZ perspective on Azo dyes - the vibrant synthetic colourants that enjoy widespread application in processed food and drinks, textiles, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. www.cinz.nz/posts/azo-fo...

There is one week left to submit nominations for the 2025 NZIC Prizes. Please consider nominating the outstanding chemists you know. Self nominations are welcome! nzic.org.nz/awards

Attention NZ Secondary Chemistry Teachers! Applications are still open for grants from the Chemical Education Trust for equipment for student experimental use. Apply for a grant for your school here: nzic.org.nz/cetfunds-form

Nominations/Applications are open for the 2025 NZIC Prizes and will close on 31 July. Please consider nominating outstanding NZ chemists for the 6 prestigious prizes available this year (self-nominations are welcome) nzic.org.nz/awards .

The Save Science Coalition is organising an event at Parliament at 6pm on 23 July. This is an opportunity to meet with Opposition MPs and help shape their policies for the future of the New Zealand science system. Register your interest here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

It's wintry out there but the NZIC Canterbury Branch extends a warm welcome to members to join them for a mid-Winter gathering on the UC Campus. ER 5th Floor Tearoom Wed 2 July 4.30pm There will be Christmas treats, mulled wine, non-alcoholic drinks, and a chance to catch up.

Do you know a NZ university student who has recently published an outstanding paper in the field of chemistry? We are currently welcoming nominations for the JEOL Brian Halton Prize! nzic.org.nz/awards#halton

Nominations are currently open for the ACES-NZIC Early Career Award! This award recognises an NZIC Member in an early stage of their independent research career (in academia or industry) who has made an outstanding contribution to the development of chemistry in New Zealand. nzic.org.nz/awards#early

Do you know someone who has made an important contribution to Chemical Education in New Zealand? Nominations are currently open for the SciPAD Denis Hogan Award which recognises excellence in teaching chemistry. nzic.org.nz/awards#hogan

We are accepting nominations (including self nominations) for the 2025 Resene Prize for Industrial and Applied Chemistry. This prize is awarded to an NZIC member for meritorious achievement in the field of industrial or applied chemistry. nzic.org.nz/awards#indus...

Nominations are open for the 2025 Maurice Wilkins Centre Prize in Chemical Science! This is the premier prize of the New Zealand Institute of Chemistry and is awarded to an NZIC member based on the excellence and impact of their chemistry. nzic.org.nz/awards#wilkins

The NZIC is welcoming nominations for the 2025 Easterfield Medal. This prestigious award is open to early career chemists in NZ whether or not they are a member of the NZIC, and includes a lecture tour of the UK hosted by the RSC. nzic.org.nz/awards?fbcli...

NZIC President, Michael Edmonds, will be visiting the Auckland Branch on Thursday 12 June. Join Michael for a Seminar on the future directions of the NZIC (2pm) and Careers Workshop (3:30pm). Room 303-155, 38 Princess St, University of Auckland

Plant proteins have attracted attention as a possible food source for the growing population but, with limited applications in their current form, modification is required. Whitby & Shehzad discuss the modifications and their potential applications. www.cinz.nz/posts/enhanc...

Have you registered and reserved your housing for #Pacifichem2025? Check our website to get details on planning your trip. pacifichem.org/registration/

Chemistry is a beautiful subject that is often sabotaged by poor pedagogy. The team at Massey University share their teaching philosophy that asserts that understanding molecules allows an enhanced appreciation of the physical world and its natural beauty. www.cinz.nz/posts/transf...

Can dirt help fight superbugs? Students and staff at UCOL dug into their backyards to find out, as part of the Tiny Earth antibiotic discovery project. www.cinz.nz/posts/discov...

In today’s world, laboratories are under pressure to deliver fast, efficient results, meet research goals and minimise errors. In CiNZ, Andrew Todd looks at how laboratory automation has transformed the way technicians and researchers handle sample preparation. www.cinz.nz/posts/the-be...

What is paint made of? How do paints get their colours? Dr Joanna Dowle looks at paint's history, chemistry, and how to use it safely, in the latest issue of Chemistry in New Zealand (online). www.cinz.nz/posts/how-pa...

Dorothy Hodgkin was born #OTD in 1910. She won a Nobel Prize in Chemistry for her work using X-ray crystallography to determine complex chemical structures 🏅 wp.me/s4aPLT-hodgkin #ChemSky 🧪

The widespread use of AI has facilitated technological advances in the field of chemistry, while creating publication and academic integrity problems. Jingjing Wang* and Jen Sweny give an introduction to the recent application of AI in chemistry in CiNZ . www.cinz.nz/posts/an-org...

Known for their stability and durability, Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are widely used despite being linked to adverse health effects. In CiNZ Tyson Dais examines their history, prevalence and risk mitigation strategies. www.cinz.nz/posts/the-ch...

NZIC President, Dr Michael Edmonds, will be visiting the Otago Branch on Friday 16 May. Join Michael for a seminar on shaping the direction of the NZIC and/or a chemistry careers workshop. Both meetings will take place in Mellor room ME 2.02 Seminar @ 12pm Career workshop @ 2:30pm No RSVP required.

In case you missed it: we are extending the abstract submission deadline to April 16th due a special request from chemists based in Japan. Submit your abstract for #Pacifichem2025! pacifichem.org/scientific-p...