Nicola Gaston
Survey asks why women are missing out on Nobel prizes
A survey of Nobel prizewinners asks if women are missing out on being selected for science's biggest prize. We talk to New Zealand scientist Nicola Gaston about bias against women in science. Audio
Brownlee told to stop vilifying scientists who speak out
The Association of Scientists's Nicola Gaston says public safety could be compromised if the Government continues attacking scientists. She says scientists should not be discouraged from speaking out.
…The science of stuff used to make things
What is materials science and what do we need it for? Kathryn Ryan speaks to Dr Nicola Gaston, a principal investigator at the MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology. Audio
University promotions under scrutiny
Research released to RNZ News has detailed the huge pay gap between top male and female academics at New Zealand universities. Audio
Sexism in science
A well known and respected Associate Professor of nanotechnoloy and related sciences has addressed the ongoing battle of sexism in her field. Dr Nicola Gaston is also a prominent science communicator… Audio
Sexism in science
Theoretical chemist Nicola Gaston discusses her book about sexism in science and why she thinks the problem is pervasive and systemic. Video, Audio
Sexism in science
Theoretical chemist Nicola Gaston discusses her book about sexism in science and why she thinks the problem is pervasive and systemic.
Video, Audio'Physics is cool' - nanocamper
Year 12 and 13 students join scientists at the MacDiarmid Institute for a week-long nanocamp of experimentation and learning. Video, Audio
'Physics is cool' - nanocamper
Year 12 and 13 students join scientists at the MacDiarmid Institute for a week-long nanocamp of experimentation and learning.
Video, AudioThe Pundits: Feminism
Equality for women with feminist blogger Deborah Russell... women (struggling/being successful) in science Audio
Science funding under the microscope
For the first time in New Zealand economists have carried out a detailed study of the effectiveness of science funding. The non-profit research organisation, Motu, says its research suggests the final… Audio
Niwa withdraws support for the Association of Scientists
Niwa says it will no longer pay membership fees for its staff to belong to the Association of Scientists, saying the group actively lobbies against science and the integrity of scientists. Audio
Nicola Gaston
Do Sir Tim Hunt's comments about women in labs indicate a wider problem with sexism in science? Audio
Scientists Speaking Out
A discussion held at 2015 New Zealand Association of Scientists annual conference, Going Public Audio
Scientists Speaking Out
A discussion held at 2015 New Zealand Association of Scientists annual conference, Going Public
AudioScientists speak out about fears of attacks on freedom
Dr Nicola Gaston is the President of the Association of Scientists. Audio
Women in science - The Wireless
The place of women in STEM - science, technology, engineering and mathematics - has received a lot of media coverage in the past couple of years. A 2011 report by the New Zealand Association of Women… Audio
Survey finds 40% NZ scientists feel "gagged"
A survey has found that 40 per cent of scientists working in New Zealand have felt gagged because of management policy or concern over losing funding. Audio
Scientists criticise government's Science Challenges project
More than two hundred scientists have criticised the government's 133 million dollar project to find and fund the most urgent areas for research. Audio
Science Debate
NZAS president Nicola Gaston, CoRE director Shaun Hendy and University of Auckland bioinformatics professor Alexei Drummond discuss recent and proposed changes. Audio
