NZIC Conference 2026

September, 2026

The organising committee for NZIC2026 is delighted to have put together an interesting and diverse programme covering all areas of chemistry. Thank you to everyone who submitted abstracts! We hope you will join us for what is set to be an interesting and inspiring meeting in the beautiful Waikato.

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Announcing the Plenary Speakers for NZIC2026

July 2026

We're excited to announce an outstanding line-up of plenary speakers who will be sharing the latest research, innovation and insights from across the chemistry sector!

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Ian Torrie Elected as Honorary Fellow

June 2026

We are delighted to announce that Ian Torrie has been elected as an Honorary Fellow of the NZIC.

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Registration for NZIC2026 is open!

May 2026

We look forward to welcoming you to Kirikiriroa Hamilton for an exciting line-up of talks covering all areas of chemistry research and education!

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Professor Viji Sarojini Elected as Fellow

April 2026

We are delighted to announce that Profesor Viji Sarojini has been elected as a Fellow of the NZIC.

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Nominations are open for 2026 NZIC Prizes

May, 2026

There are five prizes available this year and self nominations are welcome!

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NZIC2026 Conference

March 2026

Abstract Submission for NZIC 2026 is open. Join us in Kirikiriroa Hamilton from 15-19 November for an exciting and diverse programme covering all aspects of chemistry.

Visit the conference website here.

Announcing the 2025 Prize Winners

November, 2025

It is my pleasure to announce the winners of the 2025 NZIC prizes and awards. The selection panels and NZIC Council were very impressed by the quality of all the nominations, and their many achievements and contributions to chemistry. A big thank you to the sponsors of these awards and prizes. We are enormously grateful to you for making these awards possible. We appreciate your support which allows us to celebrate New Zealand’s chemists and their achievements. Please join me in congratulating the 2025 winners. Michael Edmonds NZIC President.

Read the winner profiles here.

NZIC Conference 2026

November, 2025

The NZIC 2026 conference organising committee invites you to set aside Sunday 15th - Thursday 19th November 2026 to join us in Kirikiriroa Hamilton. We're aiming to build a diverse programme weaving together all aspects of the chemistry 'life cycle'. Sessions will be hosted on the beautiful University of Waikato campus.

NZIC President Visiting Auckland Branch

May, 2025

NZIC President, Michael Edmonds, will be visiting the Auckland Branch on Thursday 12 June. Join Michael for a Seminar on the future directions of the NZIC (2pm) and Careers Workshop (3:30pm).


Room 303-155, 38 Princess St, University of Auckland

Ferrier Lecture 2025

January 30, 2025

Professor Cristina De Castro
"The sweet, the sour, and the spicy sides of microbial glycans"

Professor De Castro’s presentation will highlight the relevance of structural chemistry of carbohydrates in different areas and cover a range of interesting examples, including ‘sweet’ glycans that exist in bacteria from the gut microbiota, ‘sour’ glycans that enable pathogens to elude immune surveillance and ‘spicy’ glycans, whose discovery has triggered many open points in glycobiology.

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Announcing the 2024 Prize Winners

November 27, 2024

It is with great pleasure that we announce the winners of this year’s NZIC prizes: Professor David Barker, Professor Shane Telfer, Dr Lisa Pilkington, Associate Professor Michèle Prinsep, and Dr James Bridson. Please join us in congratulating these outstanding chemists.

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NZIC Responses to the Science System and University Advisory Groups

26 June, 2024

NZIC's submission on Phase 1 of the Science System Advisory Group consulation can be downloaded here.

and NZIC's submission on Phase 1 of the University Advisory Group consulation can be downloaded here.