How to improve your communication with someone with a speech impairment
October marked alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) awareness month. AAC includes all means of communication that a person may use besides talking.
Otago researchers closer to treating heart disease in diabetic patients
University of Otago researchers are closer to preventing immature death and improving the overall health of people with diabetes.
Canterbury to host premiere climate adaptation conference
An international climate adaptation conference will bring together the world’s top scientists, Indigenous scholars and policymakers in Ōtautahi Christchurch in 2025.
Research project to explore whether digital coaching can support people with frailty
A project led by BU’s Professor Jane Murphy will explore whether digital coaching can support older people with frailty.
Underwater noise affects marine animals’ relationships But to what extent?
Human activity at sea makes a terrible racket. To what extent does this disturb marine animals? PhD candidate Annebelle Kok studied the effect on harbour porpoises...
OPINION: COVID restrictions may be easing, but the pandemic isn’t over yet
Many countries are winding back COVID-19 restrictions, but governments should be continuing to promote the importance of voluntary mask use and catching up outdoors.
New quantum tool developed in groundbreaking experimental achievement
For the first time in experimental history, researchers at the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) have created a device that generates twisted neutrons with well-defined orbital angular momentum.
Waikato’s engineering degrees receive international accreditation
The University of Waikato has received international accreditation, either full or provisional, for all eight of its Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) programmes by Engineering New Zealand on behalf of international accreditation body...
Take part in Bristol’s first Pesticide Amnesty
Bristol residents will have the chance to hand back their pesticides as part of a city-wide amnesty - the first of its kind in England.
On a mission: Innovative solutions to pressing environmental problems
OXGAV will support the research and development of exceptionally-promising innovations by interdisciplinary scientists across a dozen departments at Oxford and will enable the outputs...