Jon Kitchen

Associate Prof. in Chemistry. Supramolecular materials, luminescent materials, lanthanides
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[NZAS @nzscientists]

Submissions close on Massey's plan to cut 1/3 of science today. Presidents of 7 of NZ's Scientific Societies have signed an open letter calling for Ministerial intervention unless @MasseyUni reconsiders. @chrishipkins @Megan_Woods

https://t.co/A8I2ytTTON

[NZAS @nzscientists]

Our release on yesterday's plans for Massey to cut 1/3 of science. Does the loss underpinning capability and teaching make sense for NZ's future? https://t.co/mrP8DLB1da @chrishipkins @Megan_Woods @drayeshaverrall

[Heather Hendrickson @DrHHNZ]

Well, the discussion document for the college of science at Massey University is out and it is not pretty. In total, perhaps 30 - 40% of faculty could be eliminated across a broad swath of subject areas; Chemistry, Mathematics, Molecular Bio, etc. Dark times friends! #NZLabLife

[Elizabeth Ostrowski @elizostrow]

Science colleagues—we need more letters like this one. Please reach out to me or my colleagues if you are able to make a statement about the proposed changes from your perspective.

[James Dale @jamesdale68]

10,000 have signed! From 88 countries. Thanks so much to all who have signed. @MasseyUni https://t.co/DX7G8JqUrm https://t.co/EbBlbnIkEz #SaveAlbanyScience

[James Dale @jamesdale68]

The reputational and opportunity cost of dismantling an established, networked and productive science dept is immeasurable. We provide needed tertiary #STEM education to the quickly growing North Shore and Northland. @MasseyUni will look back and wonder “what were we thinking?”

[Heather Hendrickson @DrHHNZ]

.Professor Dianne Brunton (@bellbirdsong_NZ )and Prof Jim Dale (@jamesdale68) speaking along side NZ MPs this morning as we present the petition to them to involve the Ministry and SLT to #SaveAlbanyScience @MasseyUni

[Paul Gardner @ppgardne]

@ShiningCuckoo Academics around the country and overseas are watching in horror.

[Sarah Masters @SarahMastersChC]

🙄🙄🙄🙄 One does not simply "find another advisor" mid-PhD.... I've dealt with doctoral admin for years, any changes in supervisory team are long discussed, thoroughly thought through and with good reason behind the decision, not done because it has to be... FFS

[Honour McCann @HonourMcCann]

Anyone know of a cluster hire in microbial evo, disease epi, marine bio, animal behaviour + more? Complete with students and admin staff? Asking for a friend/entire dept, thx. Dark times at @MasseyUni, your signatures and shares help #SaveAlbanyScience! https://t.co/ilPdj1J3eL

[Michael "What day is it?" Anderson @ShiningCuckoo]

Over 7500 signatures now. Thanks so much to everyone that has signed. Keep sharing so we can get to 10k. #SaveAlbanyScience https://t.co/b8jVBfCOPr

[Karen Stockin @karen_stockin]

@Emmie_vallee @Jamienzherald @MasseyUni @docgovtnz @MPI_NZ @ProjectJonah @bellbirdsong_NZ @ProfJanThomas Thanks for your message! We have been inundated with support from overseas institutes and agencies hearing of the potential loss of the Auckland Sciences. We remain hopeful this is still indeed a discussion document and the voices of so many will be heard #SaveAlbanyScience

[Nikki Freed @freed_nikki]

#SaveAlbanyScience Sign our petition here: https://t.co/8hCJxqkYmo or email us a letter of support: [email protected]

[Michael "What day is it?" Anderson @ShiningCuckoo]

We have just passed 7000 signatures! Let's keep it going. Show your support for Albany sciences @MasseyUni
by signing and sharing #SaveAlbanyScience https://t.co/7RzssEWo8H

[Heather Hendrickson @DrHHNZ]

@p_schwerdtfeger That really shocks me!

[Karen Stockin @karen_stockin]

https://t.co/pGrcP1Lw3W

[nzherald @nzherald]

A top Massey scientist has publicly hit out at his university's vice-chancellor over a controversial shake-up, as union organisers hold meetings across campuses this week.

https://t.co/q35AiieIv2

[Elizabeth Ostrowski @elizostrow]

Despite being exhausted and shaken to my core, I am really looking forward to committee mtg tomorrow to discuss plans for @MasseyUni science outreach!

Please sign, be vocal, be involved. Speak up for my community but most imp to be a part of yours #kiakaha #onwardsandupwards