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Introducing Unitec’s latest Research Fellow, Sue Bradford

We’re delighted to announce that former Social Practice lecturer Sue Bradford has been appointed as a Unitec research fellow, where she will be offering support and advice to researchers in Social Practice for the next three years (effective immediately). Sue… Continue Reading →

Celebrating students who won the Dean’s Award for Research Excellence

Innovative research in architecture, business and social practice was celebrated on Thursday 15 February, at an event for the annual Dean’s Awards for Research Excellence. Postgraduate students, their supervisors and supporters gathered at Penman House to celebrate the seven postgraduate… Continue Reading →

Engineering a better environment

Reducing nitrogen pollution in waterways, testing indoor air quality, asbestos remediation, and more… Dr Terri-Ann Berry, Senior Lecturer and Environmental Researcher in Unitec’s Engineering Practice Pathway, and her engineering students are tackling issues that directly affect our health and habitat…. Continue Reading →

Environmental and Animal Sciences research hits the news

It’s great to see two of Unitec’s Environmental and Animal Sciences researchers getting media attention for their fantastic work. Andrew Veale‘s research caught the attention of NZ Herald science reporter Jamie Morton, who quizzed Andrew on the fascinating history of one… Continue Reading →

Turning a tuk-tuk electric

An Automotive Engineering project to electrify a tuk-tuk became a labour of love for one lecturer and his students – as well as a testament to the benefits of problem-based learning. Tuk-tuks are an iconic part of most streetscapes in Asia, Africa and Central… Continue Reading →

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