[IUFRO Div 1] Scion Connect - Issue 11, October 2024

Winners, webinars and world-first research inside. View this email in your browser (https://mailchi.mp/a0d3ab7164aa/scion-connect-issue-11-october-2024?e=4c444…) https://www.scionresearch.com/ https://www.scionresearch.com/ Kia ora In this October edition of Connect, we recap Scion activity that illustrates how partnerships are delivering impact for industry. We celebrate the achievements of staff and highlight Scion in the media. Plus, don’t miss your chance to connect with us at upcoming events and review our recent webinars. Dr Julian Elder Chief executive ** Driving innovation ------------------------------------------------------------ https://www.scionresearch.com/about-us/news-and-events/news/2024-news-and-m… ** KiwiNet Award finalists ------------------------------------------------------------ Scion is celebrating the recognition of two of its supported innovations - ZealaFoam® and Cetogenix - as finalists in the prestigious 2024 KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards. Winners in the Breakthrough Projects category will be announced on October 9. Read more (https://www.scionresearch.com/about-us/news-and-events/news/2024-news-and-m…) https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7242701165073686528 ** Showcasing Aotearoa’s science infrastructure ------------------------------------------------------------ It was great to see the launch of Kitmap last month. It’s an online directory and database of scientific infrastructure and equipment owned by publicly funded institutes that is available for commercial use. Check it out and find out how Scion’s capability can help. Read more (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7242701165073686528) ** Media spotlight ------------------------------------------------------------ https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/geothermal-gases-being-used-to-create-feed-fo… ** World-first research ------------------------------------------------------------ The New Zealand Herald explains how work involving geothermal consultancy Upflow, Scion, University of Canterbury, Cawthron Institute and with funding from Ministry for Primary Industries and Tauhara No.2 Trust could lead to livestock feed created from geothermal gases. Read more (https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/geothermal-gases-being-used-to-create-feed-fo…) https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/pine-pollen-breakthrough-not-to-… ** Research not to be sneezed at ------------------------------------------------------------ Our scientists looked at Canterbury pollen and their discovery could be good news for allergy sufferers. Identification of a unique pine pollen microbiome may offer insights into future environmental and allergy research. Farmers Weekly reports. Read more (https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/pine-pollen-breakthrough-not-to-…) https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/ge-researchers-revving-up-and-ra… ** Scion welcomes gene tech reform ------------------------------------------------------------ Gene technology reforms recently announced by the Government could advance research and create a cleaner, greener and more prosperous New Zealand. Dr Alec Foster (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alec1/) , who heads Scion’s Bioproducts and Packaging portfolio, spoke to Farmers Weekly. Read more (https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/ge-researchers-revving-up-and-ra…) ** Celebrating our staff ------------------------------------------------------------ https://www.scionresearch.com/?a=121354 ** Scion awards celebrate employee excellence ------------------------------------------------------------ Scion acknowledged the dedication and achievements of its employees at the 2024 Employee Recognition Awards in September. The record number of nominations highlighted staff contributions across various fields. Read more (https://www.scionresearch.com/?a=121354) https://www.linkedin.com/posts/scion_conference-honour-fellow-activity-7245… ** Staff join the rank of NZIF Fellows ------------------------------------------------------------ Principal Researchers Michael Watt and Peter Clinton, and scientist Heidi Dungey were appointed fellows of the New Zealand Institute of Forestry. This recognises their eminence in their profession. Read more (https://www.linkedin.com/posts/scion_conference-honour-fellow-activity-7245…) https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/pine-pollen-breakthrough-not-to-… ** Recognising Richard and Jamie ------------------------------------------------------------ Scion staff and dedicated members of the Canterbury High Country Fire Team Richard Parker and Jamie Kunzli received Fire and Emergency NZ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/fireandemergencynz/) service clasps for more than 10 years of service at a special Honours Night. Read more (https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/pine-pollen-breakthrough-not-to-…) ** Sharing our research ------------------------------------------------------------ https://woodcentral.com.au/nz-risks-squandering-world-class-wood-science-ex… ** Scion at Parliament ------------------------------------------------------------ Our annual review by Parliament’s Economic Development, Science and Innovation Committee was a chance to highlight how Scion is creating value and impact for New Zealand, and the opportunity we see from the science system reform. Read more (https://woodcentral.com.au/nz-risks-squandering-world-class-wood-science-ex…) https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scionr… ** ForestSAT unites global forestry experts ------------------------------------------------------------ We were honoured to host more than 300 delegates from nearly 30 countries at the ForestSAT 2024 conference in September. The prestigious conference included 44 general and special sessions, around 220 presentations and 37 posters. If you missed out, on demand access to recorded sessions is available here (http://www.forestsat2024.com) . Read more (https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scionr…) ** Webinars ------------------------------------------------------------ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIGQ67rDYx0&list=PL0XJByRV7LJWa75AUa77g… ** Beyond Myrtle Rust webinar ------------------------------------------------------------ Learn more about our bilingual E heke e Heka! Myrtle rust learning app in this Beyond Myrtle Rust webinar. Watch (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIGQ67rDYx0&list=PL0XJByRV7LJWa75AUa77g…) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMUvmzxeDDQ ** Wilding pine webinars ------------------------------------------------------------ Scion featured in the Wilding Pine Network’s 2024 Wilding Conifer Action Webinar Series. Listen to Tom Carlin discuss seed predators and conifers here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1cizVVDmoc) and Glenn Thorlby talk about gene editing of Douglas-fir here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMUvmzxeDDQ) . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VT_6n_ALvkc ** FGR | IUFRO webinar link ------------------------------------------------------------ Scion and Forest Growers Research hosted a joint webinar on learnings and applications for the New Zealand Forestry industry from the IUFRO World Congress (https://www.linkedin.com/company/iufro-world-congress/) in Sweden. Watch (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VT_6n_ALvkc) ** Upcoming events ------------------------------------------------------------ https://fgr.nz/forest-growers-research-conference-2024-in-dunedin-registrat… This conference includes an update on FGR’s main research programmes, and features several Scion speakers. On from October 22-24 in Dunedin. Read more (https://fgr.nz/forest-growers-research-conference-2024-in-dunedin-registrat…) https://wildingpinenetwork.org.nz/wilding-pines-conference-2024/ The Wilding Pine Network’s 2024 conference is about future proofing the National Wilding Conifer Control Programme. October 16-18 in Taupō. Read more (https://wildingpinenetwork.org.nz/wilding-pines-conference-2024/) https://www.soilscience.org.nz/soilsrotorua2024 Held in Rotorua by The New Zealand Society Soil Science and Soil Science Australia from December 2-5, the theme is Weaving Soil Science across Cultures and Environments. Read more (https://www.soilscience.org.nz/soilsrotorua2024) https://iufro2025conference.wordpress.com/ In March 2025 we’re hosting IUFRO 1.01.04 Tree Establishment and Early Growth Dynamics. Registrations close November 30, abstract submissions close October 13. 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