2025 ESSENZ Astrobiology Conference – Day 2
Join ESSENZ at Mount Maunganui College for a special day dedicated to Earth and Space Sciences teachers, celebrating ten years of astrobiology in Aotearoa. Hear from NASA and BMSIS scientists, explore how to bring the Universe into your classroom, and connect with fellow educators passionate about space science.
2025 ESSENZ Astrobiology Conference – Day 1: Field Trip to Waimangu
Teachers and educators from Earth and Space Sciences New Zealand join us on an epic field trip to Waimangu to learn about the origins of life on Earth!
From Aotearoa to the Origins of Life: Christchurch Teachers’ Astrobiology Day
Celebrate with us ten years of astrobiology in Aotearoa with a one-day event for teachers at the Air Force Museum, Christchurch. Hear from NASA and BMSIS scientists, explore our new exhibition, and discover how astrobiology can inspire future-ready science classrooms.
Exploring Life’s Origins – A Geothermal Field Day for Primary Teachers
Primary teachers explore the geothermal wonders of Ōrākei Kōrako and Wai-O-Tapu, learning how these extraordinary landscapes connect to astrobiology and the search for life beyond Earth.
Professor Kathy Campbell
Professor Kathy Campbell, Chair of the New Zealand Astrobiology Network board, is an expert in paleoecology and extreme environments. Her groundbreaking work on hot springs and marine hydrocarbon seeps, as analogue sites for early life, informs global Mars mission strategies — including choosing Spirit rover’s hot spring sites as high-priority Mars 2020 targets.