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Author Laura Harvey

Unitec student-led research contributes to national biosecurity awareness

Five of our Bachelor of Applied Science (BASCI) ākonga recently presented their research at the New Zealand Biosecurity Institute’s (NZBI) NETS (National Education and Training Seminar) Conference in Palmerston North. The theme for NETS 2025 was Haumaru koiora kia pai āmua –… Continue Reading →

Empowering Future Scientists: Student Research and Publication in the School of Environmental & Animal Sciences

Publishing in peer-reviewed journals can feel like a daunting leap—especially for students just beginning their academic journey. Yet, at the School of Environmental & Animal Sciences (EAS), this challenge is embraced as an opportunity. Staff actively encourage students to engage… Continue Reading →

Leading Botanist opens Professorial Address series

Friends, colleagues and family gathered at Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae on Thursday to attend Prof. Peter de Lange’s reflection on a distinguished 42-year career in botany, biosystematics, and conservation. Prof. de Lange’s Professorial Address was the first in a series… Continue Reading →

Can dogs count?

Everyone knows that dogs are ‘man’s best friend’. Dogs are members of the family and guardians spend a lot of time, energy and money on attending to their dog’s needs. We also know that our dogs can sniff out the… Continue Reading →

Rediscovery of Pyrenula moniliformis (C.Knight) Müll.Arg., Pyrenulaceae

Pyrenula moniliformis was originally described as a species Verrucaria (V. moniliformis Knight) by Charles Knight (c. 1808 – 3 September 1891) who was a Aotearoa | New Zealand based doctor, public servant and lichenologist. Knight was one of the few… Continue Reading →

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