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Author Laura Harvey

Changing lives is Professor’s proudest achievement

The distinguished career of academic and researcher in computer engineering, Professor Hamid Sharifzadeh was celebrated at his Professorial Address on Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae on Thursday 21 August. But seeing the success of his students is Prof Sharifzadeh’s proudest achievement…. Continue Reading →

Māori and Indigenous Research Centre opens its doors to future collaboration

Ngā Wai a Te Tūī (Māori and Indigenous Research Centre) opened its doors to the community and kaimahi from both Unitec and Manukau Institute of Technology at their Open Day in B111 on Wednesday. The Open Day was an opportunity… Continue Reading →

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 →

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