Lucrative scholarships support University of Waikato graduates overseas
Alumnae from the University of Waikato have been awarded New Zealand’s most lucrative, highly contested and desirable scholarship to support their artistic growth at prestigious academies worldwide.
University of Glasgow team wins formula student competition
A team of University of Glasgow students have taken first place in a major international competition to design, build and drive single-seater racing cars.
Reviving an endangered Māori building technique
Researchers at the University are reviving an ancient Māori building technique and testing it for seismic resilience.
Otago’s free dental clinic provides vital care
More than 100 patients suffering from a range of dental issues have received care by volunteers at a series of free clinics at the University of Otago’s Dental School.
Western receives critical investment through CFI’s Major Science Initiatives Fund
Western’s wind energy research facilities received nearly $4 million as part of new federal investments in Canada’s research infrastructure.
Breakthrough research on protective wear could keep firefighters and other workers safer
Researchers have solved the mystery of why a high-performance fabric commonly used in firefighting and other protective garments weakens prematurely when it’s exposed to moisture.
Scientists pinpoint brain region responsible for effortful helping behaviour
Altruistic behaviour takes place in a different part of the brain to similar activity to help oneself, new research has found.
Is New Zealand well prepared for the next COVID wave?
Following the Government decision to drop most mandatory Covid public health measures, Professor Michael Plank and co-author David Welch talk numbers on The Conversation.
Driving forces behind successful nursing programme honoured
A new Bachelor of Nursing Programme at Waikato designed to grow a more diverse health workforce for provincial areas in dire need of nurses is delivering on its goal...
New system retrofits diesel engines to run on 90 per cent hydrogen
Team from UNSW Engine Research Laboratory develop new Hydrogen-Diesel Direct Injection Dual-Fuel System that significantly cuts carbon emissions.
