“I do actually think we have a responsibility to talk to the media because certainly in my field there was so much misunderstanding and misinformation that actually we need to communicate what the science is telling us,” says Professor Simon Kingham.

Professor Tom Wilson offers the best advice he has been given during his research career which is “be kind… be useful and work out what your strengths are and know what your limitations are.”

• Both highly recommended both UC’s internal supports and trainings for academics, as well as the workshops provided by the New Zealand Science Media Centre - Science Media Centre.
• They also encouraged early career academics to reach out and get involved through the Chief Science Advisor’s forum. They highlighted there are a range of bigger and smaller ways to get involved through the Office of the PMCSA | Office of the Prime Minister's Chief Science Advisor.

The Ministry of Research, Science, and Technology created the Vision Mātauranga policy framework to harness the innovative potential of Māori people, expertise, and resources to help New Zealanders build a better future.  

“You're not only generating an academic impact, you're seeing your work flow into the world to change the world,” says Dr Reid.

• Early career researchers are encouraged to think about Vision Mātauranga when beginning their research. Learn more about Vision Mātauranga: Vision Mātauranga | Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (mbie.govt.nz)
• Research & Innovation support for UC researchers looking to learn more and embed Vision Mātauranga in their research is provided by the Kaiārahi Māori Research team Māori research partnerships | University of Canterbury