Research Symposium
On Saturday 6th September, we hosted our annual research symposium and AGM. The research presentations were informative, thought provoking and inspiring. A huge thank you to our presenters Dr Ying Jin, Vicky Beckwith, Ruth Jackson and Swarnima Kirti. Associate Professor Claire Matthews was our guest speaker with powerful messages addressing the need to balance academic ambition with wellbeing and navigating gender bias in academia. A huge thank you to all our speakers.
Committee Update
Following our AGM, we welcome Emma Le Lievre and Vicky Beckwith to the Graduate Women Manawatū committee. In 2026, we will also welcome Leola Meynell and Catherine Dawson. We are thrilled to have you joining us. The full committee is listed below. We have a couple more vacancies so if you would like to know more, please email Jo Innes at manawatu@gwnz.org.nz.
2025/2026 Committee:
- Gretta Mills
- Jane Russell Bowen
- Jo Innes
- Micaela Buckley
- Vicki Gifkins
- Vicky Beckwith
- Emma Le Lievre
- Leola Meynell (2026)
- Catherine Dawson (2026)
Click here to see the September 2025 newsletter.