The Royal Society Research Honours Aotearoa recognise New Zealand academics and scholars who have achieved excellence in their chosen fields. This week at Government House Wellington, Dame Cindy presented awards to eight researchers for their outstanding contributions across the sciences, social sciences, and humanities.
Distinguished Professor Wickliffe Abraham FRSNZ, from the Department of Psychology at the University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka, received the prestigious Rutherford Medal, for his work to deepen our understanding the neural mechanisms of memory formation, as well as for his leadership across the neuroscience community, both in New Zealand and internationally. Very warmest congratulations to all recipients of these Honours.
You can find more images from the events in the image gallery for the Royal Society Te Apārangi Research Honours Aotearoa 2025, and read Dame Cindy's speech via Her Excellency's speech for the Royal Society Te Apārangi Research Honours Aotearoa 2025.