Ravenscar House Museum: A remarkable gift to Ōtautahi
When Ōtautahi Christchurch’s striking purpose-built Ravenscar House Museum opened to the public late last year, it was the realisation of a long-held dream.
European universities launch major declaration on tackling climate change
Thirty-nine European universities have come together to launch the Durham Declaration, which will shape our joint efforts towards sustainable development.
Seven researchers recognised with Early Career Awards
Seven up-and-coming University of Wollongong (UOW) based researchers have picked up more than $3 million to fund innovative research in the Australian Research Centre’s (ARC) Discovery Early Career Researcher Awards (DECRA).
Tiny ‘skyscrapers’ help bacteria convert sunlight into electricity
Researchers have made tiny ‘skyscrapers’ for communities of bacteria, helping them to generate electricity from just sunlight and water.
Water extraction is key cause of the Darling River drying: study
Researchers find the water flow decline on Australia’s iconic river is due to water management failures rather than climate change.
Scientists to test if snow is melting high on Everest
Climbing beyond Everest base camp to test if the snow high up on the mountain is melting is the latest challenge being faced by glaciologists at the University.
Large ponds can cool cities, but small ones can make temperatures and pollution worse,...
A new study shows that large bodies of water in urban areas can be effective at removing pollutants and heat from cities, but smaller ones can actually make the problem of the ‘heat island effect’ worse.
University of Waikato Fulbright Scholar to study how kava can be used to reduce...
Dr Apo Aporosa, a former police officer who left policing with PTSD, has received a Fulbright Scholarship to work for three months with institutes in Hawai’i on two projects.
Yusof Ishak House reopens as the epicentre of student life at NUS
NUS celebrated the official reopening of Yusof Ishak House (YIH) on 15 October 2025, following a three-year rejuvenation.
Wearable, 3D printed tech could become physio tool
A flexible, 3D-printed device that could help physiotherapy patients exercise more effectively is being refined and tested at the University of Canterbury.
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