NZ and the PI Chapter: Recruiting research talent in a volatile geopolitical world - In-Person

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Research matters. It matters to our productivity, to our wellbeing, to the health of our environment. But somehow, we struggle to make it a priority for government or business. We see this in settings from funding to immigration policy. What can we do to make research front of mind for decision and policy makers?

Date: Wednesday, 08 October 2025

Time: 12:30pm to 1:50pm NZST

Location: University of Otago

Inclusive: Buffet platters

RSVP: By 24 September 2025

Presenter(s):
Hon Grant Robertson - University of Otago

Hon Grant Robertson became the Vice Chancellor of the University of Otago on 1 July 2024, after fifteen years as a Member of Parliament. He was New Zealand's Minister of Finance from 2017 until 2023 and Deputy Prime Minister from 2020 to 2023. Grant began studying at the University of Otago in 1990, graduating with a BA (Hons) in Political Studies. While a student Grant was actively involved in student politics, including being the President of the Otago University Students’ Association and serving on the University Council for two years. After graduating he was the Vice President and then Co-President of the New Zealand University Students’ Association.

Grant is a former diplomat, having worked for the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade managing the Overseas Development Assistance Programme in Samoa and representing New Zealand at the United Nations in New York on development and environmental issues. He also worked as an Advisor to former Prime Minister Helen Clark and for the University of Otago as a Business Development Manager in the Research and Enterprise Office.
 

Facilitated by:
Lesley Brook - University of Otago

New Zealand and Pacific Islands Chapter committee member.

If you have any questions, please contact the ARMS Executive Office ARMSMembership@researchmanagement.org.au or +61 8 8201 5592.

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