The New Zealand Institute of Chemistry (NZIC) represents members involved in the profession of chemistry.

Joined August 2018
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May 17
Registration for NZIC2026 is Open! We extend a warm invitation for you to join us at the NZIC2026 Conference in Hamilton from 15-19 November. The committee is looking forward to welcoming our outstanding line-up of speakers. Full details can be found at nzic2026.eventsair.site/
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Jun 3
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.
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Jun 2
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. cinz.nz/posts/ferrocene-from…
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May 27
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
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May 24
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
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May 24
The award will normally be made to someone actively involved in chemistry education at secondary level, but any contributors to the promotion and understanding of chemistry in schools and the wider community will also be considered. This award is open to all chemistry educators.
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May 20
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
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May 19
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
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May 13
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
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May 3
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.
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Apr 17
Free Webinar: "Will commercialisation of public research save the New Zealand economy?" 12:10pm Monday 20th April Everyone is welcome but you need to register here: genomics.nz/civicrm/event/in…

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Apr 17
In this 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 in Aotearoa New Zealand. There is no need to have prior knowledge or experience with these topics.
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📢Prof Richard Payne will deliver the 2026 Ferrier Public Lecture on 1 April 2026, continuing our proud tradition in honour of the late Prof Robin Ferrier. Join us for a thought-provoking lecture from one of the field’s leading thinkers. Register here! tinyurl.com/ytszaazt
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Mar 2
Abstract Submission for NZIC 2026 is now open!! nzic2026.eventsair.site/
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Feb 25
In Chemistry in New Zealand (online), Joshua Bristowe gives an overview of Naphthoquinone and anthraquinone derivatives: their properties, occurrence and traditional uses cinz.nz/posts/naphthoquinone…
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Feb 18
By making small changes 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) cinz.nz/posts/building-molec…
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Feb 17
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 CiNZ (Online). cinz.nz/posts/computational-…
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