Seeing the Unseen: From Microscopy to Landscape-Scale Visualisation

The LU State of the Land initiative brings people together from across Aotearoa New Zealand’s agriculture, food and fibre sector to tackle the big issues facing the industry today.Through networking events and purposeful connection, we create opportunities for farmers, entrepreneurs, researchers, scientists and industry leaders to share insights, explore challenges, and collaborate on innovative solutions.State of the Land fosters a connected community focused on building a more resilient, sustainable and future-ready sector.

Lincoln University's State of the Land

Join us for an engaging event that bridges the micro and the macro, discover how seeing differently can lead to smarter, integrated science.

Lincoln University

We’re excited to continue the Bioeconomy Series with our next event on Wednesday 18 March, turning our focus to the powerful technologies that help us see systems at radically different scales — from the nanoscale world inside materials and organisms, to entire landscapes viewed through advanced visualisation tools.This session explores how cutting-edge imaging and data technologies are transforming the way we understand biological, environmental, and production systems. What can we learn when we zoom right in — and how do those insights connect with what we see when we zoom right out?Duane Harland (Bioeconomy Science Institute) will take us deep into the world of advanced microscopy, showcasing the detailed technical capability and expertise housed within Bioeconomy Science Institute. Using real-world examples from across the science spectrum, Duane will explore different modes of electron microscopy imaging, alongside the challenges and opportunities of big-data image analysis. His talk will highlight how the latest instrumentation is pushing the boundaries of what can be observed, measured, and understood at the smallest scales.Balancing this microscopic perspective, Assoc. Prof. Stuart Charters (Lincoln University) will shift the lens to the landscape level, discussing advanced technologies for large-scale visualisation. His contribution will explore how spatial data, modelling, and visual tools help us interpret complex systems across farms, catchments, and regions — and how these approaches support better decision-making in land, environment, and resource management.Together, the speakers will connect insights across scales, demonstrating how advanced visualisation technologies — from electrons to ecosystems — are reshaping research, innovation, and our understanding of complex bioeconomic systems.Join us for an engaging session that bridges the micro and the macro, and discover how seeing differently can lead to smarter, more integrated science.Wednesday 18th March 2026 1.00pm-2.30pm Inaka, Waimarie Building, Lincoln UniversityTimings1:00 – 1:10 pm | Welcome and introductions1:10 – 1:25 pm | Presentation 1 – Dr. Duane Harland, Bioeconomy Science Institute Maiangi Taiao1:25 – 1:40 pm | Presentation 2 – Assoc. Prof. Stuart Charters, Lincoln University1:40 – 2:10 pm | Moderated discussion and audience Q&amp;A2:10 – 2:30 pm | Networking

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