Siouxsie Wiles
Dr. Siouxsie Wiles is a prominent microbiologist and science communicator in New Zealand, known for her role in the country's public health response to COVID-19 and for her efforts in educating the public about infectious diseases.
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Siouxsie Wiles was involved in a legal case regarding her academic freedom and public commentary.
Reputation v responsibility? Legal insights from the Siouxsie Wiles case – Sasha Borissenko
New Zealand· 2025-06-15
Siouxsie Wiles was awarded $205,000 in court costs after a judge found the university breached her employment agreement.
Auckland University vice-chancellor Dawn Freshwater ‘lost trust and confidence’ of staff, colleagues claimNew Zealand· 2025-06-12
Siouxsie Wiles filed a complaint against the University of Auckland in 2021 due to threats she received over her role during the pandemic.
University of Auckland ordered to pay scientist Siouxsie Wiles $205,000 in court costsNew Zealand· 2025-06-03
Wiles is a microbiologist who, along with Hendy, knows how to talk about the pandemic.
Shaun Hendy’s warning: The Covid lessons we’re still to learn - Simon WilsonNew Zealand· 2025-05-13
Dr Siouxsie Wiles was personally attacked by Samantha Bailey in her videos regarding the pandemic response.
Doctor and former TVNZ presenter Samantha Bailey has medical registration cancelledNew Zealand· 2025-03-20
