Webinar Library

Community Engagement: Strategies for Meaningful Public Partnership

This webinar features Prof Alice Theadom (AUT), Dr Indranil Basak (University of Otago), and Josiah Ploeg (Brain Injury Waikato) sharing their transformative journeys in community-partnered research. The speakers offer perspectives from both academic and community sides of collaboration, providing real experiences, practical tips, and honest advice on building authentic research partnerships that benefit all involved.

Science Communication for the Media: How to tell the story of your research

This webinar features Dr Samantha Bureau (Concussion Legacy Foundation) and Mark Crysell (TVNZ), who provided expert guidance on effectively communicating scientific research to media audiences and crafting compelling narratives around your work.

Research Platform Spotlight: Neurological Foundation Human Brain Bank

This three-part webinar features Dr. Catherine Webb-Robinson, Dr. Blake Highet, and Dr. Remai Parker from the Neurological Foundation of New Zealand Human Brain Bank. The videos cover the tissue collection and sample preparation process, the diverse neuroscience research opportunities available through brain bank collaboration, and a comprehensive Q&A session addressing researchers' questions about accessing and working with human brain tissue.

What does it take to secure a permanent lecturing position in Aotearoa?

This panel featured Dr Rosie Brown (Senior Lecturer, Dept of Physiology, University of Otago), Dr Reece Roberts (Lecturer, Dept of Psychology, University of Auckland), Assoc Prof Anna Mitchell (School of Psychology, University of Canterbury), and Prof Michelle Glass (Dept of Pharmacology, University of Otago), who shared their insights and practical advice on securing a permanent lecturing position in Aotearoa New Zealand's academic landscape.

Vision Mātauranga for EMCRs

This panel brought together Peter Williamson (Māori Strategic Framework Facilitator, University of Otago), Dr Howard Maxwell (Scientific Officer for Māori Health Advancement, University of Otago), Misty Edmonds (CEO, Iwi United Engaged), and Prof John Reynolds (Dept of Anatomy, University of Otago) to share practical guidance on meaningfully engaging with Māori and incorporating Te Ao Māori into research practice. The panellists discussed how early-mid career researchers can build authentic relationships and translate this understanding into compelling Vision Mātauranga statements for grant applications.