Regular results of COVID-19 wastewater testing reported
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The wastewaster of eighty locations throughout Aotearoa New Zealand was tested over the week ending 8 January and highlighted new detections of the...
Review of genomics highlights ESR’s crucial role
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ESR welcomes a review(external link) published by the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor’s office into the role of genome sequencing in Aotearoa New...
ESR welcome new directors | ESR
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The Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR) has welcomed the appointment of three new directors to its board.
Experienced directors Dr Matt Glenn,...
Showcasing ESR’s Women in Science
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This August ESR is showcasing some of New Zealand’s most incredible scientists and researchers who are working to help improve the safety of, and...
ESR highlights need for monitoring of infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance as part of...
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ESR is backing a call by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to ‘Spread Awareness, Stop Resistance’, as part of the focus of World...
Interactive dashboard helps predict outcomes of COVID-19 vaccine strategies
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ESR has unveiled an interactive dashboard which seeks to forecast the outcomes of a range of possible models for New Zealand’s COVID-19 response.
The...
Fiordland marine science expedition a bittersweet journey
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ESR microplastics expert Dr Olga Pantos recently set sail from Milford Sound on a week-long scientific voyage to understand just how prevalent microplastics...
New Zealand study highlights successful COVID-19 vaccination programme will help save lives
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A major study of health outcomes finds a highly effective vaccine and high total uptake will be required to help mitigate high numbers...
Latest wastewater sampling detects COVID-19 in 22 sites
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The latest summary of wastewater testing results for COVID-19 detected the virus in 22 samples tested over the week to 18 December. Sampling...
Making the invisible visible this World Water Day
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ESR is joining scientists and research organisations around the globe on World Water Day, Tuesday 22 March, recognising the vital role groundwater plays...
SHIVERS V funding boost announced
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An ESR collaboration with the University of Auckland has received $9.8 million in funding from Flu Lab for the fifth stage of the...
Research highlights impact of common chemicals and antibiotics on antimicrobial resistance
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A major review of the role of emerging organic contaminants (EOCs) in the development of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) highlights the need for increased...
