Award for University project that teaches the world to sign
Children and student teachers from more than 30 countries have taken part in Hands of the World, using hand signals and modern technology to allow them to share their love of music.
Honouring passion and perseverance at the NUS Achievement Awards 2024
The second iteration of the NUS Achievement Awards (NAA), held on 26 October 2024 at the University Cultural Centre, brought together students...
AUT MBA students win national Case comp
Five AUT Business School MBA students emerged victorious in the inaugural NZ MBA Case Competition, showcasing their outstanding problem-solving skills, teamwork, and strategic thinking.
First antigen test pilot in low prevalence COVID-19 settings signals challenges for rollout
Melbourne researchers who conducted a pilot to study the performance and feasibility of utilising antigen tests have identified several practical challenges...
University of Canterbury embraces music for gaming
Music for gaming has grown up and found its place in the world of music composition. Unlike music composed for film or...
Sunshine state to the slopes – Georgia Gunew’s path to the Winter Paralympics
Georgia Gunew launches from the start gate, carves down the mountain at close to 100km/h, guided by a voice in her ear.
What to expect in the vaccine rollout
News that the Government has now secured agreements to purchase 15 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine (all going well) means that while 2021 will not be easy...
How our planets were formed
Terrestrial planets versus gas and ice giants: A new theory explaining why the inner solar system is so different to the outer regions runs counter to the prevailing wisdom.
International student caps threaten the Victorian economy
New independent analysis has revealed the government's proposed introduction of caps on universities’ international student enrolments would seriously damage the Victorian economy, strengthening calls for a review of the proposal.
Tuatara eggs hatch for Easter at Orokonui Ecosanctuary
A rare sighting of five new hatchling tuatara emerging at Orokonui Ecosantuary has been caught on camera by University of Otago researchers who were undertaking...
