New Zealand Institute of Chemistry
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The New Zealand Institute of Chemistry (NZIC) represents members involved in the profession of chemistry.
NZIC2026 Abstract submissions – short extension We can't wait to see what you've been working on but we know some abstracts need a few more days for the finishing touches. Abstract submissions will now close: Monday 17 August at 5.00pm NZST nzic2026.eventsairsite.com/call-for-abs...
Don't miss your opportunity to share your work at the NZIC2026 conference taking place in Kirikiriroa Hamilton, this November. Abstract submissions close Wednesday 12 August 2026 at 11.00 pm NZST. nzic2026.eventsairsite.com
Seeing more and more names of our amazing early-career folk who will be presenting in the general programme and I'm getting more and more stoked! Abstracts close 12 August, so there's no time like now to submit one!
New Zealand Institute of Chemistry@nzic.bsky.social · 3w agoWe are delighted to invite you to join us for the NZIC Conference 2026, taking place at the University of Waikato this November. We are excited to have an outstanding line-up of plenary speakers who will be sharing their latest research, and insights! nzic2026.eventsairsite.com
Abstract submissions for NZIC2026 are closing soon! We'd love for you to join us in November. If you are hoping to give a talk or present a poster, please submit an abstract by 11pm on 12 August. We welcome submissions from all areas of chemistry! nzic2026.eventsairsite.com/call-for-abs...
Join the NZIC Auckland Branch for their annual Chemistry Careers Evening on Tues 11 August. Talk to industry representatives about where a chemistry qualification can take you, and enjoy some pizza. This event is free but please register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Chemistry Careers Evening Registration
Please provide your details below to join us for the NZIC Chemistry Careers Evening. This event will give you a chance to hear from and talk directly to employers that hire chemists about what they ar...
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We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Emeritus Professor Ward Robinson - a pioneer of the development of computer systems for X-ray crystal structure analysis. Ward is fondly remembered as an outstanding scientist, teacher, and colleague. cinz.nz/posts/obitua...
Obituary: Ward Thomas Robinson, 22 April 1937 - 9 April 2026
For Ward, crystallography was not just work. It was his hobby and his passion. His patience, enthusiasm and endless assistance to others is a legacy felt around the world.
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In Chemistry in New Zealand (online) Michael Edmonds explores the reasons why chemists choose to study chemistry and how this information might better guide chemists and chemistry educators to encourage and support interest in chemistry from students. cinz.nz/posts/why-ch...
Why choose chemistry as a career path?
This article explores the reasons why chemists choose to study chemistry and how this information might better guide chemists and chemistry educators to encourage and support interest in chemistry fro...
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In Chemistry in New Zealand (online) Darren Saunders explores the premier dye of antiquity, Tyrian purple, through its chemistry and significance as a status symbol. CINZ is fully Open Access cinz.nz/posts/the-pu...
The purpurati: Tyrian purple and its social pretensions
This article explores the premier dye of antiquity, Tyrian purple, through its chemistry and significance as a status symbol.
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We are delighted to invite you to join us for the NZIC Conference 2026, taking place at the University of Waikato this November. We are excited to have an outstanding line-up of plenary speakers who will be sharing their latest research, and insights! nzic2026.eventsairsite.com
We are delighted to announce that Ian Torrie has been elected as an Honorary Fellow of the NZIC in recognition of his distinguished teaching career, longstanding and continued involvement in national curriculum development, and mentorship of the next generation of science teachers in New Zealand.
Plastics rely on a wide range of useful chemical additives, some of which are hazardous to humans and the environment. In CiNZ (online) James Bridson gives an overview of additives, risks, regulatory considerations, and analytical approaches to improve our understanding. www.cinz.nz/posts/whats-...
What’s really in our plastics? Additives, unknowns, and the challenge of analysis
Plastics rely on a wide range of useful chemical additives, some of which are hazardous to humans and the environment. This article provides a brief overview of additives, risks, regulatory considerat...
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The discovery of ferrocene in the early 1950s revolutionised chemistry. In Chemistry in New Zealand (online) Dr Tameryn Stringer tells us how this accidental discovery has grown into a compelling story of innovation. www.cinz.nz/posts/ferroc...
Ferrocene: from chemical curiosity to therapeutic innovation
With iron at its core, innovation follows. The discovery of ferrocene in the early 1950s revolutionised chemistry. This accidental discovery has grown into a compelling story of innovation, with ferro...
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Nominations are open for the JEOL Brian Halton Award. This award is made to a student member of the NZIC who has published an outstanding paper in the field of chemistry. Find out more: nzic.org.nz/awards
Nominations are currently open for the sciPAD Denis Hogan Chemical Education Award. This award recognises the important contribution that an individual has made to chemistry education in New Zealand. nzic.org.nz/awards
Nominations are now open for the ACES-NZIC Early Career Prize. This award supports researchers in Aotearoa New Zealand, in either academia or industry, at an early stage of their independent career. Applicants/nominees must be NZIC members. nzic.org.nz/awards
Nominations are currently open for the Resene Prize for Industrial and Applied Chemistry. This prize is awarded for meritorious achievement in the field of industrial or applied chemistry. For more information, visit the NZIC Awards webpage nzic.org.nz/awards
Registration for the NZIC2026 Conference is Open! We extend a warm invitation for you to join us in Hamilton from 15-19 November. We are looking forward to welcoming our outstanding line-up of speakers, check them out on the conference website. Full details can be found at: nzic2026.eventsair.site
Nominations are currently open for the Maurice Wilkins Centre Prize for Chemical Science. This is the premier prize of the New Zealand Institute of Chemistry and is awarded to an NZIC member based on the excellence and impact of their chemistry. nzic.org.nz/awards
The NZIC 2026 Prize Round is open! We are now welcoming nominations and applications for 5 awards recognising outstanding chemistry researchers, innovators, and educators in New Zealand. Visit nzic.org.nz/awards for more information.
Free Webinar: "Will commercialisation of public research save the New Zealand economy?" 12:10pm Monday 20th April Everyone is welcome but please register here: genomics.nz/civicrm/even...
Will commercialisation of public research save the New Zealand economy?
Register Now In this free webinar, Rob Elshire will present a plain language introduction to commercialisation, intellectual property, and the public good as they relate to the public research system ...
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Many congratulations to NZIC Fellow, Dr Brendon Gill, who has been awarded the 2026 Wiley Award - the AOAC INTERNATIONAL's highest honour for lifetime scientific achievement!! www.aoac.org/news/aoac-in...
AOAC INTERNATIONAL Announces Dr. Brendon Gill as the 2026 Wiley Award Winner - AOAC INTERNATIONAL
New Zealand Chemist is Honored for His Years of Dedication to Analytical Science Rockville, Maryland, February 24, 2026 — Gary Swanson, President of AOAC INTERNATIONAL, announced today that New Zealan...
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In Chemistry in New Zealand (online), Joshua Bristowe gives an overview of Naphthoquinone and anthraquinone derivatives: their properties, occurrence and traditional uses www.cinz.nz/posts/naphth...
Naphthoquinone and anthraquinone derivatives: their properties, occurrence and traditional uses
In search of a deeper understanding of Indigenous plants: Applications and traditional use
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By making small changes to organic matter at the molecular level, chemists are helping to build a more sustainable future. Panchami Mukund Hirave describes how porous organic materials provide a broad and flexible platform for tackling climate change in CiNZ (online) www.cinz.nz/posts/buildi...
Building molecular sponges to fight climate change
By making small changes to organic matter at the molecular level, chemists are helping to build a more sustainable future.
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Electro- and nanocatalysis each present distinct computational challenges that extend beyond those encountered in conventional heterogeneous catalysis. Find out how Anna Garden and her group are addressing these challenges in Chemistry in New Zealand (Online). www.cinz.nz/posts/comput...
Computational modelling of heterogeneous catalysis: the challenges of electro- and nanocatalysis
Anna Garden gives an overview of her team's research, shared during her 2024 UK lecture tour with the Royal Society of Chemistry.
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In CiNZ (Online) Amara Rassooluni takes us through the use of carbon dating and its significance in unveiling history. "We all lead highly unique, extraordinary lives. One might ponder though - upon leaving this earth, what is the legacy we leave behind?" www.cinz.nz/posts/from-c...
From carbon to civilisation: the role of radiocarbon dating in archaeology
Unravelling the history and use of carbon dating
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Many Congratulations to Professor Dame Margaret Brimble who has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship by the Royal Society of Chemistry! www.rsc.org/news/2026-ho...
Seven world-class scientists awarded Honorary Fellowships
The Royal Society of Chemistry is proud to announce that seven of the world's most influential scientists have been awarded Honorary Fellowships.
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Farewell #Pacifichem2025. It has been a great week. We hope everyone has a safe journey home and we look forward to meeting again in 2030!
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