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Research being conducted by ECRs in Aotearoa New Zealand is driving the future of science, society, technology and culture; contributing to the growth of our economy, industry, and cultural sectors, here and internationally. This video competition celebrates and gives kudos to these awesome endeavours.

  • 180 Seconds of Fascination | 2020

    Entries are now open for the 2020 Early Career Researchers video competition, sponsored by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and Royal Society Te Apārangi. What stories can our Early Career Researchers tell in just 180 seconds or 3 minutes?

  • 180 Seconds of Discovery | 2018

    The ECR Forum is pleased to present '180 Seconds of Discovery'. There are significant benefits to communicating well about your research, and a fun way to develop these skills is by participating in a exciting video competition (with a cash prize).

  • 150 Years of Discovery: Emerging Research | 2017

    Hosted by the ECR Forum, early career researchers are again invited to present their research in 180 seconds for this year's video competition.

  • 180 Seconds of Science | 2016

    The Royal Society of New Zealand ECR Forum has joined with the Australian Academy of Science EMCR Forum to present a video competition '180 Seconds of Science' on the Thinkable platform.

  • Winners Advice

    Advice, hints and tips from previous competition winners.

Early career researchers

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    Understanding Aotearoa's plastics problem