Date/Time
Date(s) - Thu 2 July
8:45 - 16:30
Location
Nordmeyer Lecture Theatre, Uni of Otago, Wellington
ASPIRE Aotearoa is a University of Otago Research Centre that brings together leading tobacco control researchers and health service groups in Aotearoa. They work closely with research end-users, including policy makers, advocates, and community groups. They also partner with key communities to ensure that their work has relevance for them, supports their work, and contributes to development opportunities.
ASPIRE Aotearoa is committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi to eliminate tobacco- and nicotine-related harm through their collaborative structure where Māori and non-Māori members work together in genuine partnership. Their research collective acknowledges tino rangatiratanga, upholds Māori aspirations, prioritises research that contributes to their achievement; and conducts research that is led by, developed with, and accountable to Māori.
Symposium
This year, ASPIRE Aotearoa celebrates 15 years of leadership in research and policy. As they reflect on past achievements and challenges, this symposium also offers an opportunity to look ahead. They will share their latest insights and findings, covering topics such as industry interference, Indigenous excellence, tikanga, and perspectives of rangatahi regarding nicotine. Additionally, they will present recent data and trends related to nicotine products and their implications for Aotearoa.
They are honoured to welcome Distinguished Professor Emily Banks and Associate Professor Raglan Maddox from the Australian National University, and anticipate a dynamic and engaging discussion among sector colleagues regarding how current and future research can inform policy. They look forward to connecting with you and hope you will be able to join them.
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**REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AT 12pm ON 19 JUNE 2026**