2015 royal society of new zealand science book prize

Her short fiction has been widely published in new zealand and internationally. Oct 02, 2015 gaia vince wins 2015 royal society winton prize for science books for adventures in the anthropocene. Each year an expert panel of adult judges choose a shortlist of their favourite science books from entrie. An illustrated history won the royal society of new zealand science book prize, and the korero o mua history category of the nga kupu ora aotearoa maori book awards. Typically they give two awards per year a junior and a general. Royal society of new zealand archives science media centre. I was the 2009 winner of the prize and a 2015 judge of the prize, so i. Her first book, an edited anthology called the awa book of new zealand science, won the royal society of new zealand 2009 science book prize. Royal society of new zealand science book prize winners.

The prize is open to science books written for a nonspecialist audience. Award for outstanding contributions to the organisation, support and application of science andor technology andor the humanities in new zealand, awarded annually. Royal society insight investment science book prize royal society. In 2015, bridget williams books won the nz book industry special award, for the innovative publishing list and the expansion into digital publishing.

Royal society young peoples book prize christchurch city. Sep 25, 2015 the royal society winton prize for science books celebrates outstanding science books from around the world. Book award is an acknowledgement of maori history scoop news. Postponed nz writers festival climate change grief.

The two winning entries in the royal society of new zealand manhire prize for creative writing were announced on wednesday night with tina makereti from the kapiti coast being awarded the nonfiction prize and katie henderson from auckland winning the fiction category. The royal society of new zealand recently announced five finalists for their inaugural science book prize. Akin to the manbooker prize for fiction, the prize was originally created in 1998 with. The royal society of biology book awards, celebrate outstanding biology books for the general reader, as well as exceptional undergraduate and postgraduate textbooks. The secret life of the teenage brain sarahjayne blakemore, doubleday the unexpected truth about animals lucy cooke, black.

The shortlist for the 20 royal society winton prize for science books, which celebrates the best in popular science writing, has been announced. Nov 10, 2014 a book introducing the importance of materials wins the 2014 royal society winton prize. A book coauthored by the university of aucklands dr aroha harris has won the royal society of new zealand 2015 science book prize. Science and mathematics both rely on a cyclical process of observation, hypothesis, prediction and experiment. Bird sense opens new worlds to the imagination through a wealth of passionately observed science. Our funds and opportunities royal society te aparangi. What its like to be a bird by tim birkhead, published by bloomsbury. Moa by quinn berentson, kakapo by alison ballance, the awa book of new zealand sci.

The royal society of new south wales is a learned society based in sydney, australia. Selected by the new zealand listener as one of the best books of 2014 years in the making and containing 500 images, this is a majestic charting of maori history from beginnings to present day. The royal society science books prize is an annual. The royal society insight investment book prize celebrates some of the best science published each year. Findings from the health, work and retirement longitudinal study professor christine stephens and professor fiona alpass massey university. Since 1988, the royal society has celebrated outstanding popular science. Royal society winton prize 2015 shortlist announced books. Sep 24, 2015 animations of our six shortlisted books for the 2015 royal society winton prize for science books. Publishers are very welcome to nominate their own books. Royal society 2019 science book prize shortlist announced books. Invisible women by caroline criado perez, which reveals bias towards men in. Southern alps nature and history of new zealand s mountain world was a finalist in the 2008 montana nz book awards. Any book is eligible, but can only be considered if it is nominated either by a member of bsls or by its publisher.

Previous winners the prime ministers science prizes. For more information about the award, application qualifications, and to apply, go to here. It was also the first book of fiction or poetry to be shortlisted for the royal society of nz science book prize. Uk royal society young peoples book prize shortlist. Fifteen million years in antarctica victoria university. The age of wonder wins royal society science books prize. In the uk, the royal society has announced the shortlist for the 2019 science book prize for popular science books written for a nonspecialist audience. Her most recent exhibition, antarctic time travel exhibition, takes visitors on a journey through antarcticas changing climate from 50 million years ago to the present. This magnificent history has featured regularly in the award lists. It won the royal society of new zealand 2015 science book prize a. Science book prizes form an important part of the society s public engagement programme. Aug 04, 2016 the royal society has announced the shortlist for the royal society insight investment science book prize 2016, the only major international prize that celebrates science writing for a non. Royal society winton prize for science books shortlist.

Entries for the 2016 prime ministers science prizes are now open from 4 july, 2016, with changes to some entry criteria expected to generate strong interest from new zealand s worldleading researchers and others in the science and technology. Shortlist for 2015 royal society winton prize for science books announced 06 august 2015 the royal society has today announced the shortlist for the royal society winton prize for science books 2015, the only major international prize that celebrates science writing for a nonspecialist audience. Jun 18, 2018 in the uk, the shortlist for the royal society young peoples book prize for the best science books for children has been announced, reports the irish news. Royal society 2019 science book prize shortlist announced.

Royal society prize for science books shortlist book. Maori history wins the royal society science prize. From the vastness of infinity to the microbes that live within us, the shortlist for the royal society insight investment science book prize tackles the big questions of our time, according. Royal society insight investment science book prize. Supports early career researchers, funds phd scholarships and postdoctoral fellowships, and helps bring outstanding overseas new zealand researchers back home. Selected by the new zealand listener as one of the best books of 2014 years in the making and containing 500 images, this is a majestic charting. New zealand society of soil science scholarships and awards. As the royal society of new zealand tonight marks 150 years, we look at 10 highlights. The royal society gives an annual award for new popular science writing for a general adult readership. Royal society insight investment science book prize 2016.

The book of barely imagined beings by caspar henderson. There is no 2009 junior award because of budgetary reasons. It is open to authors of science books written for a nonspecialist audience, and since it was established in 1988 has championed writers such as stephen hawking, jared diamond. A book by cliff has been named a finalist in the 2015 royal society of new zealand science book prize. Signs of life on planets, royal society book prize. Anzac, aotea utanganui, royal society of new zealand 2015 science book prize, tangata whenua. Founded in 1988 and previously known under various banners including the royal society prize for science books, aventis prize and rhonepoulenc founded in 1988 and previously known under various banners including the royal society prize for science books, aventis prize and rhonepoulenc prize. The design for the prime ministers science prizes reflects scientific process in concept, form and production technology. Call for applications and nominations for the royal society of new zealand awards and medals. The set of journals have been ranked according to their sjr and divided into four equal groups, four quartiles. Financial support for intermediate and secondary school stud. An illustrated history has been honoured with the prestigious royal society of new zealand 2015 science book prize. My main field of research is new zealand s science history and ive published books, curated exhibitions and.

These are external links and will open in a new window. The shortlist has been announced for the royal society young peoples book prize 2017. Royal society prize for science books shortlist book awards. Royal society prizes for science books books the guardian. September 2019 brilliant expose of gender data gap wins royal society science book prize. Taking the reader on a journey examining the most pressing issues facing the planet, the book also champions the people who are using science to solve them. The journal of the royal society of new zealand publishes original research papers on the science of new zealand and the pacific region, including antarctica, written by researchers working. Funds for the exchange are provided through the agronomic science foundation and the selection process is administered by the soil science society of america and new zealand soil science society. This title won the 2015 royal society of new zealand science book prize and in 2016 it won the new zealand award illustrated nonfiction award. Q1 green comprises the quarter of the journals with the highest values, q2 yellow the second highest values, q3 orange the third highest values and q4 red the lowest values. Rebecca was science columnist for the nz listener for six years and is the author or editor of five previous books, the most recent of which is dispatches from continent seven.

You will find information about the prime ministers science prize below. Winners of the royal society of new zealand science book prize award. Sep 15, 2009 the age of wonder wins royal society science books prize. Exposing data bias in a world designed for men by writer, broadcaster and feminist campaigner caroline criado perez, is the 2019 winner of the royal society insight investment science book prize find out more about the 2019 royal society insight investment book prize about the prize. We support new zealanders to explore, discover and share knowledge. Richard dawkins is interviewed via satellite and announces the royal society of new zealand s science book prize. This years nobel peace prize goes to the ipcc and al gore. Transactions of the royal society of new zealand, volume. She is a winner of the royal society of new zealand science book prize 2009 and the prime ministers science communication.

Royal society nz matters geoscience society of new zealand. Kakapo rescued from the brink of extinction potton and burton 2010 won the 2011 royal society of new zealand science book prize, and a new edition was published in late 2018. The british society for literature and science bsls book prize. The 2015 winner was curating biocultural collections. The prime ministers science prize the prime ministers. New zealand scientists part of nobel award scoop news. Royal society young peoples book prize 2017 reading agency. Rebecca priestley is a science writer and historian from wellington, new zealand where she is associate professor and director of the centre for science in society at victoria university of wellington.

Atholl anderson also made the ernest scott prize 2015. It will be awarded to an individual or team instrumental in creating the impact. Atholl anderson also made the ernest scott prize 2015 shortlist with this title. February 6 is waitangi day in new zealand, marking the anniversary of the signing of a treaty between the crown welcome to the repository, the royal societys history of science blog.

Competition national flash fiction day new zealand. This prize is for a transformative scientific 1 discovery or achievement, which has had a significant economic, health, social, andor environmental impact on new zealand, or internationally in the last five years. The royal society gives out awards for popular science writing. Royal society science book prize shortlist tackles the. Gaia vince was revealed as the winner of the 2015 royal society winton prize for science books for her book adventures in the anthropocene. The list of winners of the 2016 royal society book prize has been announced. I dont recall ever seeing an announcement about it, but the online information about the prize now reads in the past tense, saying the prize was a biennial book prize to encourage the writing, publishing and reading of accessible popular science books in new. It is our pleasure to confirm invisible women by caroline criado perez as the winner of the royal society insight investment science book prize 2019 a groundbreaking, datadriven study of the inherent gender bias perpetuated in the worlds workplaces, invisible women saw off strong competition from a broad range of books on subjects as diverse as quantum physics and air pollution. Aug 05, 2015 royal society winton prize 2015 shortlist announced this article is more than 4 years old the best science writers can move and thrill us just as much as austen or dickens, said judge sarah. The royal society has today announced the six inspiring science books that make up this years young peoples book prize shortlist publishers across the uk have submitted their best recent science books for young people to the 2015 royal society young peoples book prize and now an expert adult judging panel has narrowed them down to six carefully selected books. Kakapo rescued from the brink of extinction won the royal society of new zealand s science book prize in 2011 and a new edition was published in 2018. Her debut collection of poetry, graft, won the best first book of poetry award and was the first book of fiction or poetry to be shortlisted for the royal society of nz science book prize.

The royal society young peoples book prize celebrates the best books that communicate science to young people under 14 years of age. Winner of the 2015 royal society of new zealand science book prize. A stunningly visual and engaging book with a crisp, clear and example rich style. I noticed that the royal society of new zealands science book prize. Royal society te aparangi supports new zealanders to explore, discover and share knowledge. Royal societys science book prize will be the last bbc news. Royal society 2018 science book prize shortlist announced. Financial support for intermediate and secondary school students who have been. Royal society manawatu branch promoting science and. It is open to authors of science books written for a nonspecialist audience, and since it was established in 1988 has championed writers such as stephen hawking, jared diamond, stephen jay gould and bill bryson.

Royal society winton prize 2015 shortlist announced. Inside the australian and new zealand book industry. Satellite interview with richard dawkins royal society. In 2015 the guardian described the prize as the most prestigious science book prize in britain. An illustrated history, made the new zealand best seller list. An individual or team who has made an transformative discovery or achievement in science that has had a significant impact on new zealand or internationally. Brilliant expose of gender data gap wins royal society science book prize. Authors atholl anderson, the late judith binney and aroha harris, with publisher bridget williams, worked for several years with a team of writers, researchers, designers and editors, to produce this new history of the maori people. It is the oldest such society in australia and the southern hemisphere, with many accomplished members within the fields of science, art, literature and philosophy.

Transactions of the royal society of new zealand, volume 38. In the uk, the royal society has announced the shortlist for the 2018 science book prize for outstanding popular science books written for a nonspecialist audience. Royal society young peoples book prize shortlist announced. An illustrated history has won the 2015 royal society of new zealand science book prize, announced at the auckland continue reading. The prize, run by the royal society, celebrates the best books that communicate science to young people. Materials book wins royal society winton prize bbc news. The royal society of new zealand would like to congratulate the many new zealand. Finalist 2015 royal society of new zealand science book prize winner irish times strongshine award for. Oct 21, 2010 ironically, however, the book failed to garner the royal society s award. Shortlist for 2015 royal society winton prize for science. Past winners royal society insight investment science book prize over the decades, an incredible community of authors and judges have been involved with the prize and the longlisted, shortlisted and winning titles have created a lasting legacy.

Compiling an anthology of writing by and about new zealand scientists was one of the most enjoyable projects ive ever worked on a license to step away from my computer and read. The idea of a man booker equivalent for science came from then editor of the popular science magazine new scientist. It was a finalist in the 20 royal society of new zealand science book prize. On friday last week, i noticed that the royal society of new zealand s science book prize was no longer. The governments diversification policies are being pushed further into the science domain, where they are already being applied by the royal society of new zealand. Royal society winton prize for science books 2015 youtube. Research, science and innovation minister megan woods has announced the launch of new measures to help increase diversity in new zealand s science community. Journal royal society of new zealand rg journal impact. Sciblogs does new zealand need a science book prize. The deadline for applications and nominations for these awards is usually the 30 th of june. Helen heaths first book, graft, was published in 2012 and won the nzsa jessie mackay best first book for poetry award in 20. Discover more information on the royal society insight investment science book prize, like past winners, entries for the coming year and more. Advancing global science partnerships for new zealand. Inaugurated in 2007, the annual british society for literature and science book prize is awarded for the best book in the field of literature and science published that year.