Deep ocean currents around Antarctica headed for collapse, study finds
Antarctic circulation could slow by more than 40 per cent over the next three decades, with significant implications for oceans and the climate.
Ancient DNA reveals African and Asian ancestry of medieval Swahili people
People living on the ‘Swahili coast’ - the Indian Ocean coast of eastern Africa - have African and Asian ancestry according to new research on ancient DNA.
University researcher and student take out top spots at The Wellys
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington’s Professor Rod Badcock and student Lewis Clareburt have won the Science and Sports categories at The Dominion Post Wellingtonian of the Year Awards, with two alumni taking out two of the other categories.
New national costing framework to help manage biodiversity threats
Regional, State and national conservation organisations are set to benefit from a new framework developed by a team of Australian researchers and designed to help cost out biodiversity threat abatement strategies.
Double degree puts business goals in reach
Personal growth was a priority for Xavier Ngaata when he started university. The double degree graduate is now confidently pursuing his passion for business.
2023 Kupe Leadership Scholars announced
Students from across the University are undertaking an exciting experience of personal growth and challenge this year thanks to a Kupe Leadership Scholarship.
Study reveals how to reduce frailty in nursing home residents
A University of Adelaide led study has defied a common misconception that nursing home residents experience a deterioration in their level of frailty and functional status.
Evening activity breaks from screen time better for health
Breaking up long periods of sitting in the evening can result in lower blood sugar and insulin levels in healthy adults, a new University of Otago study has found.
Inkfish funding to boost Minderoo-UWA deep-sea research
Marine research organisation Inkfish has committed to a five-year plan to support vital deep-sea research in partnership with the Minderoo-UWA Deep Sea Research Centre.
A game changer for the Law of the Sea
Fresh back from the United Nations in New York, Professor Joanna Mossop is buzzing, having experienced something very few academics get to—participating in the creation of a new treaty in her specialist area of the Law of the Sea.
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