Kaupapa | About

The SING Aotearoa programme is designed to develop indigenous understanding of genomics alongside some of the best researchers in New Zealand and the world.  The keystone event is a week-long internship wānanga programme providing participants with knowledge and experience in wet-labs (biological samples, DNA), dry labs (computer analysis, biostatistics) and simulation labs (cultural and ethical scenarios). 

Significant advances in the fields of genetics and genomics sees an increasing focus on Māori populations and indigenous species. Research conducted in Aotearoa New Zealand should involve consultation with Iwi Māori and it is important Māori understand the technical, ethical and cultural issues when engaging with researchers in these projects.

Pānui | Notices

SING 2026

E Karanga e te Iwi - SING Aotearoa 2026 - Ōtepoti (Dunedin) - 8-13 February 2026

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We are thrilled to announce applications for SING Aotearoa 2026 are now OPEN, apply HERE 

Applications close 15 December 2025.

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SING Aotearoa 2026 is a week-long residential internship wānanga programme which aims to provide participants with knowledge and experience in wet-labs, dry labs, and simulation labs.

Applications for SING will be considered from Māori tauira in any discipline, as well as Māori with a strong iwi, community or business background. An understanding of genetics is useful but not necessary.  Applicants must be 20 years of age or older. Successful applicants will be provided return travel from an airport or travel centre with accommodation at Student Hall accommodation, all meals provided.  Travel is within Aotearoa only. 

Whakapā mai | Get in contact

Find out more about the programme and how to participate or be involved.

EMAIL : singaotearoa@gmail.com