Students aim for world speed record in custom-built electric car
In a New Zealand first, University of Canterbury Engineering students inspired by legendary Kiwi racer Burt Munro are taking on a world land-speed record in a rocket-shaped electric car they’ve designed and built.
AUT hosts 10th CS4HS conference
More than 100 secondary school teachers from across Aotearoa gathered at AUT’s City Campus for the 10th Computer Science for High Schools (CS4HS) conference.
A walk in the park? How spending time in nature can boost mental health
If you’re feeling stressed, anxious or discouraged, finding the energy to get outdoors may be hard – but it could be one of the best things you could do to lift your mood, particularly during COVID-19.
Diamonds are a cell’s best friend
Scientists have used tiny diamonds, or nanodiamonds, to measure heat transfer inside living cells, potentially leading to new diagnostic tools and therapies for cancer.
High-tech campus on the rise in Central Coast
The opening of a new state-of-the-art University of Newcastle campus in Gosford is a step closer following the signing of the final agreement between the NSW Government and the University of Newcastle.
Legumes lost to heat: storage failures costing farmers and processors: study
Poor storage conditions are causing avoidable quality decline across the legume supply chain - costing growers and processors, new research shows.
UM sweeps top three prizes at Portuguese Speech Contest
Three students from the University of Macau (UM) recently won the first prize, second prize, and third prize respectively at the 20th Portuguese Speech Contest after competing with...
Carefully crafted exhibition honours Chinese settlers
A lockdown project turned intricate homage to ancestors – the Hocken Collections latest exhibition is a true feast for the eyes.
Significant psychological toll from COVID lockdown for people with histories of mental illness –...
New research suggests more priority needs to be given to support the health of New Zealanders struggling with mental illness during COVID-19 lockdowns – with findings showing many people with mental health histories struggle and are disproportionately affected.
School of Psychology lecturers open GRAIL gaming lab
The lab will investigate the potential positive effects of gaming with a focus on two key areas: tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) and boardgames.
