PhD student Julianne Burns breaks down the science of Antarctic paleoclimatology and what ancient sediment cores tell us about future ice sheet behaviour.

Consultation on the draft science curriculum closes tomorrow night! Get your feedback in now!

Calling all young stargazers. Te Whatu Stardome has launched a new paid internship for rangatahi to explore the cosmos through both Western science and te ao Māori.

Bay Science has completed feedback for Phase 5 of the Draft Science Curriculum. In total, almost 450 A3 pages and 1300+ comments and annotations were included. Since the 184 mb file exceeds the limits of Tāhūrangi's consultation portal, it has been attached below as part of our public submission.

There is no issue of The Briefing this week as the team processes a large volume of bay science phase 5 curriculum feedback. Read our open letter for important reminders on how to submit your individual thoughts before the closing dates.

Kaiako, get ready to boost your environmental science skills. Applications are now open for the fully funded BLAKE Inspire for Teachers 2026 programme in Auckland.

The Geospatial Research Institute hosts Australian astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg to discuss local impacts and global growth in the space industry.

ESSENZ is hosting an interactive professional development event for educators this October. Explore Antarctica, climate modelling, and dark sky astronomy.

High school students can step into the laboratories at the University of Waikato this July to explore environmental sciences, chemistry, and ecology firsthand.