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Career change for Prof Richard Barker marks end of an era for Te Whai Ao board

Professor Richard Barker, formerly the Pro-Vice-Chancellor Sciences at the University of Otago, has stepped down from the Te Whai Ao — Dodd-Walls Centre board.

Honouring the Legacy of Professor John Harvey

Professor John Harvey has been made a life member of the Australian and New Zealand Optical Society.

Collaborating with Korea on Quantum Communications

The Catalyst Strategic NZ–Korea Joint Research Partnerships programme is supporting three joint quantum communications projects 2025-2028.

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Kings Birthday Honours - Prof Ian Walmsley

Congratulations to Professor Ian Walmsley for receiving a Kings Birthday Honours for his services to Science and to Quantum Technologies.

The Year of Quantum is Coming

New Zealand’s leading scientists are celebrating today's United Nations’ proclamation that 2025 is the Year of Quantum Science and Technology.

Contribution to Mission-led Science Communication and Engagement

Our Director, Frédérique Vanholsbeeck, and Deputy Director – Education, Jessa Barder, contributed to this report by Ceridwyn Roberts

Submission for the University Advisory Group on University Reform process

Te Whai Ao — Dodd-Walls Centre made a submission to the Universsity Advisory Group (UAG) as part of the Science System Reform process.

Science System Advisory Group Submission for Science System Reform Process

Te Whai Ao — Dodd-Walls Centre made a submission to the Science System Advisory Group (SSAG) as part of the Science System Reform process

Kiwi behind UNESCO International Day of Light

Celebrating light amid a solar storm