Events
Pūtaiao Symposium 7-8 September 2023
We held our inaugural Biennial Pūtaiao symposium on the 7th and 8th of September at Te Papa Ako o Tai Tonga Campus. Manuhiri were welcomed by Kaperiere Peita of Ngāti Te Ata Waiohua and the office of the Pro-Vice Chancellor Māori. The conference spoke to the theme Ma Mua Kaa Hua: Our Past Inspires our Future. The symposium was a celebration of Māori success and innovation in Science, with a range of talks that showcased the breadth and depth of research, teaching, and outreach initiatives that shape the domain of Pūtaiao and STEAM3. We were treated to breathtaking performances by students from Wiri Central School’s Mōkai Āwhina, and a range of invigorating talks exploring themes of decolonising research, data sovereignty, and science curriculum, teaching and learning.
