‘Impact’: What’s in a word?
The word ‘impact’ has come to be the catch-all term to describe the expected benefit or ‘return’ from investing in scientific research. But what the word actually means can vary greatly depending on...
View ArticleAn update on the ’Science in Society’ project
In November last year, the Government announced its acceptance of the recommendation of the National Science Challenges panel to develop an overarching strategy on science in society. The Minister...
View ArticleThe public role of scientists is changing
The scientific endeavor is now a more public exercise than ever before, with high expectations on the part of an increasingly science-savvy (and often sceptical) public. This shift to a more public...
View ArticleDo New Zealand’s 21st century scientists need new tools for the job?
Those with an interest in the nexus of science, society and public policy may have taken note of a number of new developments over the last few months. In late July, the Government launched its...
View ArticleTalking about talking science
The end of the year presents an opportune moment for the science community to consider not just the achievements of the past twelve months, but also the opportunities and challenges ahead, for which we...
View ArticleScience in Society Program takes a step forward
Yesterday marked a new milestone in the development of a strengthened relationship between the science community and other sectors of New Zealand society. With the government’s announcement of funding...
View ArticleImpact – Early attention and a broader lens on potential impacts can pay off
Several months ago, I wrote an essay discussing the different meanings that various stakeholders have applied to the concept of ‘impact’ in research. That paper discussed how varying perspectives on...
View ArticleTrusting the scientist
An abridged version of this text was presented by Sir Peter in his address at the New Zealand Association of Scientists’ Annual Conference, “Speaking Out: Going public on difficult issues” in...
View ArticlePrimary sector research over the next two decades: challenges and opportunities
The following was Sir Peter Gluckman’s Address to the New Zealand Association for Animal Health and Crop Protection, 23 July 2015 The NZ pastoral agriculture system has been built of decades on...
View ArticleInnovation and Society: License and Precautions
Innovation and Society: License and Precautions[1] Sir Peter Gluckman 24 September 2015 Different societies have very different histories, contexts and cultures. When we think about the relationships...
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Why do governments support research?
Why do governments support research? The evolving role of the State Sir Peter Gluckman October 2015 Recently, the New Zealand Government published the National Statement of Science Investment (NSSI)....
View ArticleThe conservation and environmental science roadmap
Last week I chaired the first meeting of the Strategic Advisory Group for the recently announced Conservation and Environment Science Roadmap...
View ArticleThe evolving nature of science advice
The evolving nature of science advice May 2 2016 Over the last few months I have been involved a number of discussions about the evolving nature of science advice. Of particular note have been the...
View ArticleSir Peter Gluckman Blog: Knowledge, values and worldviews: implications for...
I am prompted to write this essay having read a recent article published three weeks ago in Nature Climate Change by Shi et al...
View ArticleThoughts from Nairobi: Science advice from international to national and back...
I have just been in Nairobi at the inaugural Science Policy Forum that preceded the United Nations Environmental Assembly (the General Assembly of the UNEP) (http://web.unep.org/unea) (see also...
View ArticleThe new Science Policy Exchange: developing brokers at the interface of...
A few months ago, I announced the launch of a new initiative through my office. Inspired by a model that I’d observed in Montreal Canada, the Science Policy Exchange is an initiative that brings...
View ArticleScientific advice in a troubled world
SCIENTIFIC ADVICE IN A TROUBLED WORLD[1] Sir Peter Gluckman Chief Science Advisor to the Prime Minister of New Zealand Chair, International Network for Government Science Advice University...
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SPE Case study – Predator Free group discussion
This is the group discussion board for sharing ideas, development and resources relating to the PREDATOR FREE Case Study. Feel free to ask questions, suggest directions and list valuable resources...
View ArticleMapping the road ahead for conservation and environmental science
Peter Gluckman Recently the first Conservation and Environment Science Roadmap was released (http://www.mfe.govt.nz/publications/about-us/conservation-and-environment-science-roadmap). This is the...
View ArticleOn marching for science
PD Gluckman On April 22, 2017 scientists in many countries, including New Zealand, will ‘march for science’. This unprecedented initiative has been received with some considerable ambivalence. It has...
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