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Speaking up for laryngectomy patients at Falling Walls Lab NZ

Unitec’s Maryam Erfanian took her place among some of New Zealand’s most innovative thinkers this week. She competed at the first Falling Walls Lab New Zealand competition, presenting her work on helping improve patients’ communication after a laryngectomy. Only 19… Continue Reading →

UniQuad pushes boundaries in hydrogen power and farm safety 

Designing and building the UniQuad – New Zealand’s first hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle – took former Unitec student and lecturer Simon Hartley thousands of hours, sandwiched between full-time work and study. Earlier this month, he finally showed off the… Continue Reading →

Unitec impresses at NZ Biosecurity Institute conference

Unitec’s ongoing research into biosecurity advocacy and its innovative peer-reviewed online journal caught the attention of attendees at this year’s NZ Biosecurity Institute NETS conference. The annual education and training event brings together people from all aspects of the biosecurity… Continue Reading →

Research voucher scheme creates real-world benefits

It’s a common issue facing businesses, charities, schools and so many other organisations – you have a great idea that you think will improve what you do, but you just don’t have the time or money for research. That’s where… Continue Reading →

Maori innovation showcased in latest Advance magazine

What would New Zealand look like if we began tackling issues in a way that gives weight to economic, social, sustainable, spiritual and cultural goals? We’re delighted to present stories of people already walking that talk, in the winter 2018 issue… Continue Reading →

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