Inaugural Professorial Lecture: The blue coat and scientific hope
Hear Professor Priscilla Wehi from University of Otago tell the story of why and how she became an interdisciplinary scientist and how wonder can underpin scientific discovery and purpose.
Professor Wehi will take us through beech forest, to zoom in on the intricate elemental makeup of bird feathers and kurī hair, and what examination of these materials contributes to understanding past relationships. The fabric of New Zealand ecology is in a state of renewal, with different knowledges, methodologies and disciplines working together to support the protection of our world.
She will discuss how research can help us find hope in a tumultous world, and why wānanga – the sharing and discussion of ideas matter.
Date: Tuesday 2nd September 2025.
Time: 5.30 to 7.30pm.
Location: Online.
Find out more about this online lecture about ecology and scientific hope, including how to access the livestream.
Professor Wehi’s lecture will be bilingual, with translator Te Ngaru Wehi also contributing his expertise in te reo Māori.