NZ’s first Climate Adaptation Plan – Expert Reaction
The National Adaptation Plan is a welcome step to urgently adapt to the worst impacts of climate change, says University of Canterbury Professor Bronwyn Hayward.
Exercise apps a good prescription to boost healthcare workers’ mental health
Simple home workouts using exercise apps can effectively reduce depressive symptoms in healthcare workers and could be a major tool to combat the global mental health crisis in the sector, says new University of British Columbia research.
New programmable smart fabric responds to temperature and electricity
A new smart material developed by researchers at the University of Waterloo is activated by both heat and electricity, making it the first ever to respond to two different stimuli.
Native mammals ‘taking back’ Australia’s desert ecosystems from the cats
The ambitious trial to reintroduce native marsupial species into Sturt National Park is on track, say Wild Deserts conservationists.
SFU partners with Dutch agritech powerhouse Wageningen University & Research to spur innovation
Food security and sustaining agriculture in the face of climate change are global challenges that require global solutions, which is why Simon Fraser University is partnering with the world’s top agritech university.
Astronomer Lamiya Mowla breaks down ‘remarkable’ new Webb telescope image
Astronomers have revealed the latest deep-field image from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, featuring never-before-seen details in a region of space named Pandora’s Cluster.
Igniting entrepreneurial spirits in high school
There are plenty of examples of tech billionaires who started their entrepreneurship journey at a young age...
Breaking ground: New Monash University student accommodation
The new 252-bed, seven-storey residence is being developed in the north-east precinct of Monash’s Clayton campus, alongside College Walk and north of Jock Marshall Reserve.
Awards given to exceptional UC teachers and mentors
Improving access for diverse learners is a common theme among the 2023 winners of Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury’s annual Teaching Awards.
Young women in rugby join Canterbury concussion study
The two-year Canterbury study, which will kick off in next year’s rugby season amid growing concern about health and safety in the sport, originally involved two teams of male junior rugby players at the Waihora Rugby Club in Tai Tapu, with funding from the Canterbury Medical Research Foundation.
