The challenges facing our society today will not be solved by AI, politicians, or quick fixes.
Real change happens when communities come together to talk about the issues that matter to them.
We help to support
those conversations.
We support organisations and groups to explore complex issues and challenges from multiple perspectives
Map your team's journey to find out more about how we can help. What questions are you asking right now?

Science Conversations fosters research and community partnerships
With origins in the Liggins Institute's LENScience engagement platform, we have evolved into an independent initiative that brings together academics, professionals, and communities, supports the consideration of evidence and values from multiple knowledge systems, and promotes informed actions.
Come and explore connections between science, scientists, and society, and the challenges and opportunities related to science communication and knowledge translation.
Our expertise is grounded in science, health, education, and science communication – engaging with communities of practice within and beyond academia. We value the knowledge that our partners bring to this transdisciplinary work and recognise the privilege of contributing alongside them within communities.
About Us
Find out more about our work and how we foster connections between science and society.
Our Work
We examine challenges and opportunities associated with engaging in transdisciplinary partnerships; science communication, knowledge translation, science education, health promotion and the relationship between science and society.
Connect with Us
Get in touch to explore the vision for your next project with us.
Lifelong Health
Understanding how our development is influenced by our environment, particularly in the early years.
Science and Faith
Exploring how perspectives from faith and science inform actions to address complex social issues.
Resources
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Access our education, health and science communication resources.
Communicating Science
Communicating with, not to:
Valuing and respecting the role of citizens in engaging with science and contributing to decisions about its application in society.
Science Education
Quality education and scientific literacy are fundamental for our future.
Learning through the exploration of real-world issues supports the development of critically engaged citizenship.
Pacific Showcase
Empowering the next generation to question, investigate, and act:
Showcasing the sustainable programmes emerging from our decade of partnership with Cook Islands government ministries.




