Events
Conferences, forums, webinars and workshopsNew initiative for Māori researchers
Ten Māori researchers with A Better Start National Science Challenge have come together for a "Zui" (Zoom hui). The new initiative allows for greater knowledge-sharing and collaboration among our Māori researchers, who are working across a range of child wellbeing...
WEBINAR: Better Start to Literacy Approach
Lead researchers of A Better Start National Science Challenge's Successful Learning theme present latest findings and project details of their Better Start to Literacy Approach, which involves over 1500 tamariki (aged 3- 6 years) and their whānau. The approach is...
WEBINAR: The Digital Dilemma – The Promise, The Challenge and the Mental Wellbeing of Our Children
Professor Sally Merry and Cure Kids Research Director Tara Satyanand lead an exciting panel of speakers in this webinar, looking at the potential gains and pitfalls in using technology to support mental wellbeing and resilience in our children and young people....
WEBINAR: Cure Kids and A Better Start joint funding round Q&A
A Better Start and Cure Kids has launched a $4 million contestable fund in child health research. Expressions of Interest close on 17 February 2021. In this webinar, hosted on February 2, 2021, A Better Start Director Wayne Cutfield and Cure Kids Director of...
WEBINAR: The Insider’s Guide – How to Improve Your Chance of Research Funding
In November, A Better Start and Cure Kids launched a $4 million contestable fund in child health research. Expressions of Interest close on 17 February 2021. In this webinar, hosted on December 15, 2020, A Better Start Director Wayne Cutfield and Cure Kids Director...
SYMPOSIUM Better Together 2019 focuses on ways to give our tamariki a better start in life
Our Aotearoa New Zealand tamariki are facing an increasing number of serious health and wellbeing issues from the day they are born. A Better Start National Science Challenge is working to ensure that young New Zealanders have a healthy weight, are confident at...
Navigating new models of indigenous health and wellbeing
Research Fellow for A Better Start E Tipu e Rea’s Big Data theme Justine Camp’s hard mahi has come to fruition, with an opportunity to speak at an indigenous research conference in Hawaii.
A time to connect with whānau and friends
From all of us at A Better Start E Tipu e Rea, our heart goes out to the Muslim community and those affected by the tragic shootings in Christchurch on March 15, 2019.
Responding to Pasifika needs
A passionate group of researchers gathered in Auckland at a Pasifika fono to discuss potential projects within the National Science Challenge A Better Start E Tipu e Rea during the next three to five years.
