Dr Bev Clarkson
Bev Clarkson (left) and Minister Kiritapu Allan, Minister of Conservation.
In April 2022, Dr Bev Clarkson was awarded the Loder Cup by the Minister of Conservation, Minister Kiritapu Allan, at the Department of Conservation offices in Hamilton. The Loder Cup is a prestigious conservation award to encourage and honour New Zealanders who work to investigate, promote, retain and cherish our indigenous flora. Bev was specifically highlighted by Minister Allan for her work in wetlands both in international and national research, as well as for practical advice and science communication, and working with communities.
Dr Melissa Robson-Williams
Dr Melissa Robson-Williams
Dr Melissa Robson-Williams has been appointed to the Global Transdisciplinary Alliance Working Group on Toolkits and Methods. The Alliance strengthens and promotes the global capacity and the calibre of collaborative modes of boundary-crossing research and practice. The working group focuses on toolkits and methods to support these processes in research, practice or education. Melissa is responsible both for planning and organising several meetings for working group for the next year and for the communications with Global Transdisciplinary Alliance board.