Computer enthusiast lecturer wins national teaching award at 74
A Canterbury lecturer who fell in love with computers almost 60 years ago and has been riding the technology wave ever since, has won a national teaching excellence award.
Student depression, anxiety soaring during pandemic, new survey finds
The COVID-19 pandemic appears to be driving dramatic increases in depression and anxiety among college students, with more than a third reporting significant mental health challenges
A dad’s-eye view of pregnancy during the pandemic
Becoming a parent is a major life transition at any time but in a pandemic it takes on a whole other experience as expectant mums and dads navigate the current health and social restrictions...
UOW launches new Criminology and Social Policy Hub
The University of Wollongong (UOW) launched the inaugural Criminology and Social Policy Hub event on Tuesday 14 November, designed to provide a space for collaboration to influence future policy and practice...
Environmentally friendly ‘biofoam’ could address plastic pollution crisis
A new biodegradable packing foam developed at UBC not only potentially addresses the world’s plastic pollution crisis but also serves as an equal and true partnership example of working with First Nations.
University Technology Colleges failing younger students
Young people who join a University Technical College (UTC) at the age of 14 do far worse on average in their GCSEs than similar teenagers at other schools...
NZ is facing a fragmented global economy
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license, and written by AUT Professor Peter Enderwick. Read the original article.
Researchers turn up the heat on flexible temperature sensor development
Engineers from UK universities have developed a new method of measuring temperature through the interaction of a soft and flexible ‘smart skin’ sensor with electromagnetic waves.
Ten tips to get teens through exam season
Exam season looms for teens. Experts share psychological advice to help adolescents find their mojo.
How to build healthier communities — and people
New guidelines show how changes to our built environment can help Canadians get more active, eat better and stay socially connected.
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