Future students

How does science materialise in our day to day lives? How does it interact with culture, political context, and economies? In this fully online course, you will learn from a range of experts about the science and technology that shape our everyday li...

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Changes in medical science and technology present profound challenges and opportunities. This paper explores the cultures of medical science and technology, and ‘challenges’ these using an interdisciplinary framework. Paying attention to colonialism,...

Explore some of the most topical scientific, environmental and technological issues in society. You will learn about the science underpinning each issue, and consider the societal context, implications, and controversies. This online course encourage...

This course overviews different energy sources, past, present (including thermal, gravity and fluid, and solar) and future, and examines associated scientific, environmental, economic and social issues including issues specific to New Zealand and Māo...

What is science, how is it conducted and communicated, and how does it sit alongside other knowledge systems? Explore the fundamentals of Western science, including scientific theory, methodology, culture and practice and consider how this worldview ...

This fully online course will consider the role of Māori concepts of mātauranga (knowledge) and pūtaiao (science) in Aotearoa New Zealand in promoting effective practice of science, conservation and environmental management programmes and partnership...

Build your science communication knowledge and skills through exploration of science communication theory and practice. You will hear from science communication practitioners and learn to communicate science to non-science audiences through hands-on ...

This course reviews major theories in science history, from classical Greek science to the European enlightenment to 20th century revolutions in physics, biology, psychology and earth sciences including New Zealand science history and matauranga Maor...

Take a virtual field trip to Antarctica, as we go on location to explore the geology, biology, history, governance and art of the coldest, driest, windiest continent on earth. This fully online course features lectures by Antarctic experts filmed on ...

Expand your science communication theory and practice in this advanced course where you will create a multimedia portfolio exhibiting your skills in communicating science to diverse audiences. You will build your portfolio through a series of in-clas...

Ever wondered why Aotearoa New Zealand has so many farms, or why we are constantly dealing with problems related to introduced pests? Do you want to know the origins of our reliance on fossil fuels and the environmental crisis? This course places env...

An advanced creative writing workshop in which students use the genre of creative nonfiction (including memoir, personal essays, travel writing, longform reportage) to explore topics in science, health and the environment. The course also involves re...

Examine how scientists, writers, Indigenous advocates, artists, and activists engage public audiences with the realities of climate change and the need for mitigation and adaptation. You will explore research that informs climate change communication...

An introduction to the theory and practice of science communication. Students will learn about the purpose of, audiences for and effectiveness of various forms of science communication. In addition, they will develop science communication skills and ...

An introduction to the key themes and readings relevant to the broad field of Science in Society, drawing on literature from, for example, Science, Technology and Society Studies (STS), History of Science and Public Engagement with Science (PES).

An applied overview of current research practice, findings and methods at the intersection of science and society. The course is delivered through public research seminars from guest speakers, field trips, short wānanga and taught classes covering a ...

This course explores important connections between science, Mātauranga Māori, the arts and humanities in the contemporary world. Material is drawn from a wide range of sources, including the environmental humanities, new media studies, Māori and othe...

This course encourages students to critically engage with and understand the different cultures of science. Unpacking and evaluating legacies of science with attention to colonialism, sexism, racism, class, institutional cultures, ethics, politics, a...

A supervised programme of study agreed between a student and supervisor and approved by Programme Director.

A supervised programme of study agreed between a student and supervisor and approved by Programme Director.

Selected students will be offered the opportunity to complete a supervised voluntary work placement in a public sector agency, private sector establishment, or non-governmental organisation with a focus on any of research, policy, science communicati...

A supervised research essay approved by the Programme Director. This course allows students to experience the process of developing a Science in Society research question and writing an essay.

Students develop a science communication output accompanied by a critical essay reflecting on the process of developing the output and on the success of the finished product.

A supervised research project leading to a comprehensive written report. This course allows students to apply research skills learned in other Science in Society courses to a question at the intersection between science and society.

A supervised research project leading to a comprehensive thesis.