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The science camp helping Māori and Pasifika students to thrive

Diversity in science and academia is essential – DiscoveryCamp is helping to achieve that.
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By Simon Day | 17th August, 2023
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A group of students on a Discovery Camp journey, with Dr Taniela Lolohea (back row, far right) (Image: Supplied)

The free science camp breaking down barriers for Māori and Pasifika students

DiscoveryCamp is helping young Māori and Pacific people uncover the science and mātauranga that's in their whakapapa.
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By Simon Day | 13th September, 2022
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Students at DiscoveryCamp at Otago University in 2019. Photo: Supplied.

The camp where young Māori and Pasifika explore the wonders of science

DiscoveryCamp gives Māori and Pacific high school students the chance to experience science at a tertiary level. Alice Webb-Liddall asks why it's important to get these young people interested.
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By Alice Webb-Liddall | 26th July, 2019
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Discover yourself on DiscoveryCamp

Discover yourself on DiscoveryCamp

'My mind exploded. No joke, the feeling was like I had a crush!' Three rangatahi talk about discovering their passion for science at DiscoveryCamp.
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By Leonie Hayden | 10th August, 2017
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