Wallace prizewinner no flash in the pan
A writer of flash fiction, extremely short stories, has won the University of Auckland’s $5000 Sir James Wallace Creative Writing Prize for the first time.
1.3 million disabled workers trapped in insecure work in UK – and 430,000 want...
New research by the Work Foundation at Lancaster University reveals 1.3 million disabled workers are trapped in severely insecure work in the UK – and 430,000 say they want to work more hours.
Genre-defying work wins 2020 Adam Foundation Prize
A genre-defying work that examiners describe as being “of great significance” has been awarded the IIML 2020 Adam Foundation Prize in Creative Writing.
Rural residents die at higher rates than those in urban centres – study
People living in rural areas of Aotearoa die at higher rates than those living in main urban centres, new research led by the University of Otago shows.
Can’t draw a mental picture? Aphantasia causes blind spots in the mind’s eye
If you were asked to draw a picture of your grandparents’ living room from memory, could you do it?
Top researchers recognised as finalists in Premier’s Science Awards
Thirteen researchers and a program to inspire female students to take up STEM careers have been named finalists in this year’s Premier’s Science Awards.
Parasite defence mechanism de-coded by Dundee research team
Scientists in the School of Life Sciences have been able to demonstrate the mechanism that allows parasites to switch genes on and off randomly enabling them to...
Taking time to seal a deal reveals insights into online buyers and sellers
New research shows that the time people take to decide whether to accept or reject an offer can help bargain hunters track down the best deal.
Massey Business School partners with Australia’s Kaplan Professional
Massey University has partnered with Kaplan Professional, Australia’s largest and leading financial services education and continuing education provider, to help potentially 25,000...
Importance of team structure in clinical settings in the spotlight
An expert from The University of Western Australia will provide recommendations on how medical teams can work more effectively and efficiently to enhance team performance, mental health and patient outcomes at an event focused on the healthcare sector.
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