RSNZ Manawatu has active links with  the Manawatu Branches of the: Geological Society of New Zealand, Institute of Professional Engineers of New Zealand, New Zealand Institute of Chemistry as well as Massey University, Te Manawa (the science centre and Manawatu museum), the Crown Research Institutes based at based on the Fitzherbert West Campus and the those on the Massey's Turitea Campus.

Services provided:

1. Regular public meetings held in the Science Centre's lecture room (usually on the 3rd Tuesday of the month).
2. A forum for discussing and disseminating research, science and technology.
3. A monthly newsletter containing details of meetings.
4. Assistance with the Manawatu Science Fair.
5. The Manawatu Lecture
6. Electronic notification of meetings to anyone who is interested in receiving such information .
7. Nominations for RSNZ Awards.

Tuesday, 6 March at 7:30pm - "SEAWEEK 2007: DEEP-OCEAN LIFE " to be  presented by Peter Batson
Marine consultant & Department of Marine Science, Otago University. Abstract>>

This special lecture promises to be an enthralling, well-illustrated talk appealing to a general audience.

Tuesday, 13 March at 5:30pm [NOTE: the earlier time] - "LEFT OR RIGHT IN NATURE? - The Origin of Bimolecular Homochirality" to be presented by Professor Peter Schwerdtfeger. Professor of Theoretical Chemistry, Massey University, Albany; Royal Society of Chemistry Tour Speaker 2007. Abstract>>

Joint meeting with NZ Institute of Chemistry – Manawatu Section

 Tuesday, 20 March at 7:30pm - "THE THYROID ECONOMY - and New Zealand's Second Epidemic of Iodine Deficiency Goiter" to be presented by Kevin Smidt. Nuclear Medicine Section, Mid Central Health. Abstract>>

Tuesday, 17 April at 7:30pm - "MUNDANE STORIES IN THE GEOGRAPHY OF SCIENCE: THE MANAWATU PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY, 1904-1914" to be presented by Dr Matthew Henry, Geography Programme, Massey University, Turitea. Abstract>>

Tuesday, 15 May at 7:30pm -"POLLEN EVIDENCE FOR EARLY MOVEMENTS OF PEOPLE IN
THE PACIFIC, INCLUDING NEW ZEALAND" to be presented by Professor John Flenley, Geography Programme, Massey University, Turitea. Abstract>>

Tuesday,19 June at 7:30pm - The RSNZ Cockayne Lecture: "BIRDS IN PARADISE - THE ROLE OF BIRDS IN SHAPING NEW ZEALAND’S TERRESTRIAL BIODIVERSITY" to be presented by Dr Bill Lee, Landcare Research, Dunedin. Abstract>>

Tuesday, 17 July at 7:30pm - "HAPPY 300TH BIRTHDAY MR FLOWER POWER" to be presented by Professor Judith Kinnear, was privileged to participate in the celebrations of the Tercentenary of the birth of Carl Linnaeus and the Gotland excursion. Her talk will provide an outline of Linnaeus - naturalist, medico, scientist, teacher, traveller and writer - and will illustrate aspects of his travels on the island of Gotland. Abstract>>

Thursday,16August at 7:30pm - Hochstetter Lecture: "ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE: A VIEW FROM DOWNUNDER" to be presented by Professor Paul Williams, School of Geography, Geology and Environmental Science, University of Auckland. Abstract>>

Tuesday, 18 September at 7:30pm - Peter Sarjeant (Director of Exhibitions, Te Manawa) and Nicola Jennings (Team Leader Art at Te Manawa) talk about the da Vinci exhibition. Abrief introduction to the life and career of Leonardo da Vinci followed by a“virtual tour” behind the scenes look at Te Manawa’s presentation of the Da Vinci Machines exhibition. To find out more about the exhibition go to DA VINCI ON OUR DOORSTEP: THE DA VINCI MACHINES.

Tuesday, 16 October at 7:30pm - "WHEN IS A PLACEBO EFFECT NOT AN EFFECT? WHAT IS THE RELEVANCE OF THE PLACEBO EFFECT TO COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE?" to be presented by Dr Richard Wigley, Consultant Rheumatologist, Palmerston North. This talk is bound to shed light on the discussion of alternative and complementary medicines. Abstract>>

Tuesday, 27 November at 7:30pm - AGM followed by the 2007 Manawatu Lecture. Prof. Mike Crozier (president Geographic Society; Victoria University) will speak on landslides.

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Lecture Programme Archive

• Lectures from 2006
• Lectures from 2004
• Lectures from 2002
• Lectures from 2001
• Professor Alan MacDiarmid visit to the Manawatu, 2001

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Councillors are:

A list of web sites that may be of interest to members.

The Science Café is an informative, relaxed environment where issues in science can be discussed and debated. Each session starts with a brief presentation by a speaker. What follows is the opportunity to quiz and debate, agree and oppose, postulate and ponder the topics raised while enjoying a coffee or two.

It’s all about socialising, relaxing and chewing over some of today’s science. All welcome on the first Thursday of every month @ 6.30pm @ Te Manawa

Thursday, 1^st March at 6:30pm - "STRANGE BEDFELLOWS -Art and Science" to be lead by Prof. Tony Signal, and Dr Bryan Walpert. Introduction>>

Thursday, 5^th April at 6:30pm - "Earth Island" to be lead by Prof. John Flenley. Introduction>>

Thursday, 3^rd May at 6:30pm - "GENETIC MODIFICATION – a key technique for research" to be lead by Prof. Barry Scott. Introduction>>

Thursday, 7^th June at 6:30pm - to be lead by Jamie and Cathy Tait-Jamieson "ORGANIC FARMING - passing fad or the way of the future?" Introduction>>

Thursday, 5^th July at 6:30pm - "WIND POWER - Panacea or Pandora's box?" - to be lead by Dr Robyn Phipps. Introduction>>

Thursday, 2nd August Time: 5.15pm - "Creating da Vinci’s Machines" to be lead by Luigi Rizzo, Gabriele Niccolai and Jacopo Niccolai. Introduction>>

Thursday, 6th September Time: 6:30pm - "Science Education - To study or not to study" to be lead by Ass. Prof. David Shillington, Head of School of Applied Health Sciences, UCOL and Adrian Jull, Institute of Fundamental Sciences, Massey University. Introduction>>

Thursday, 4th october Time: 6:30pm - "Energy in Waste – A Waste of Energy ?" to be lead by Dr Andy Shilton, Institute of Technology and Engineering, Massey University. Introduction>>

If you would like to join the Manawatu Branch of Royal Society you can either:

1. Download the membership form, fill it in then post it along with your membership fee is $20 (students may join as associate members for $5) to our treasurer: pdf(12KB), Word97Doc(38KB), rtf(526KB).
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The Royal society of New Zealand recognises and encourages achievement in a broad range of scientific and technological areas (including social, engineering, applied and technological sciences). The society manages the granting of many different categories of awards, honours and medals. The Manawatu Branch encourages members to propose suitable candidates for these awards. Full application forms are available from the Main RSNZ web site.

Some of the awards the branch is interested in supporting candidates for are:

• Certificates of Excellence
• Science and Technology medals
• Fellows and Companions of the RSNZ
• Government honours

Honours awarded in 2007

Honours awarded in 2001