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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 →

Puna Kōrero – Decolonial Design and Indigenous Placemaking in the Wairaka Precinct

The current and former campus areas of Unitec Institute of Technology are undergoing massive change because of the Carrington Residential Development, an urban intensification project that will eventually account for thousands of new residents and visitors here. Puna (pools, streams)… Continue Reading →

Research Striving to Better Support Veterinary Nurses in Their Work Environment

Guest post by Associate Professor Diane Fraser There are approximately 1500 veterinary nurses working throughout Aotearoa New Zealand in an occupation that is highly skilled, intense and demanding. Having had previous experience in the role of a veterinary nurse, Laura… Continue Reading →

Cybersecurity Research and Development as a Service: A New Way to Provide Cybersecurity Innovation to Aotearoa Users

Guest post by Denis Lavrov and Gregor Steinhorn Since 2012, Unitec’s Cybersecurity Research Centre has been developing technologies to make cyberspace safer for users. Unitec’s Director of Research and Enterprise Marcus Williams says, “Our Cybersecurity Research Centre has cut a… Continue Reading →

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