by Wendy McGuinness | Aug 2, 2012 | Project TalentNZ
Over the last twelve months the institute has engaged in discussions with some of New Zealand’s deepest thinkers on how best to propel New Zealand forward. Our latest think piece is a reflection on these discussions and builds on our Report 9: Science Embraced. The...
by Wendy McGuinness | Mar 26, 2012 | Patrons, Project TalentNZ
Sir Paul’s Message Lives On Sir Paul’s life impacted on the lives of many different people. For the team at the Institute, it was his message and his generosity of spirit that will continue to inspire us. He believed New Zealand could be a better place if we...
by Wendy McGuinness | Mar 12, 2012 | Uncategorized
We are pleased to announce the publication of Science Embraced: Government-funded Science under the Microscope. It is the first report published under our new name, the McGuinness Institute (previously the Sustainable Future Institute), and is the ninth report of...
by Wendy McGuinness | May 10, 2011 | Project TalentNZ
Thursday 19 May, Wellington: The 2011 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year, Sir Paul Callaghan, will be speaking on “New Zealand: the place where talent wants to live”. This continues discussions from StrategyNZ: Mapping our Future and therefore will be of...
by Wendy McGuinness | Aug 7, 2009 | Uncategorized
On Friday I also was able to visit the Foresight team, which operates from within the Government Office for Science. I met with Mary Lawrence, Project Manager, who was very generous with her time. Mary explained the history of the organisation, and the full breadth of...