Research establishes possum density in NZ’s urban environments
New Zealand’s first rigorous estimates of possum density in urban areas has been published by the University of Otago, forming baseline data for predator control modelling and planning for the country’s Predator Free 2050 vision.
Global eradication of COVID-19 should not be dismissed – new analysis
Eradicating COVID‑19 across the globe is theoretically more feasible than for polio but much less so than it was for smallpox, according to an analysis by New Zealand researchers.
Strong connections and an uplifting learning environment at UC
With a major in Tourism, Marketing and Management and a minor in te reo Māori, Amiria sees the tourism industry as a platform to tell the stories of tangata whenua, and an opportunity to preserve the history of our tūpuna (ancestors).
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?
WA Brain Bee Challenge winners
Winners of the 2021 WA Brain Bee Challenge were congratulated at a special awards ceremony at the Perron Institute.
Typical British cycle infrastructure is failing to protect cyclists, study finds
Typical cycle infrastructure in Britain is not keeping cyclists safe, according to the results from a recently completed study by the University of Westminster and funded by the Road Safety Trust.
Children with ADHD and Multiple Family Group Online Seminar Organised by CUHK Department of...
An online seminar entitled “Questions and Answers on ADHD and Multiple family Group” was jointly organised by the Family and Group Practice Research Centre of the Department of Social Work..,
Western celebrates sports achievements with Mustangs Athletic Awards
The 2022-23 athletics season culminated with the 82nd edition of the Mustangs Athletic Awards at Alumni Hall on April 6.
Scientists use novel ink to 3D-print ‘bone’ with living cells
3D printers may one day become a permanent fixture of the operating theatre after UNSW scientists showed they could print bone-like structures containing living cells.
Tumultuous Times: National economics forum to ask the big questions
The University of Waikato is set to host a national economics conference in person and via livestream on 3 and 4 March to ask the big questions about the future of New Zealand’s economy.