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ViewStudents wary of continuation of online courses

Lack of consultation on universities’ decisions leaves students confused, uncertain and stressed, says union president

ViewAUT journalists to work on Pacific climate and Covid-19 news

Collaboration will ‘increase coverage of issues such as sustainable development and climate change’

ViewMen on campus must call out bad behaviour, says Canterbury study

Researchers outline steps that men can take to create an inclusive and supportive academic environment

ViewCovid-19 recovery will fail if not ‘ecologically smart’

Call for social justice and the environment to be prioritised in New Zealand’s post-pandemic response

ViewWomen still ‘underpaid and underrepresented’ in NZ academia

Female academics paid around $400,000 less during their careers, study finds

ViewStatues of colonisers and royalty increasingly under public attack

Otago study finds rise in defacement and decapitation of controversial figures

ViewSocial work graduates ‘not trained to deal with Māori culture’

Lack of cultural training can lead to damaging decisions in child welfare system, says lecturer

ViewMore corporate green jobs in NZ but few Māori staff, report says

Sustainability has grown in importance but diversity is lacking

ViewArdern’s pandemic leadership conveys ‘respect for expertise’

Research paper analyses the approach of the NZ government during the coronavirus crisis

ViewMost horse riders ‘unaware of traumatic brain injury risk’

Better safety testing of helmets and knowledge about concussion are needed, says psychologist

ViewArdern’s bubble image a winner as NZ moves to Level 1 lockdown

New Zealand’s leader praised by academic for communication on pandemic restrictions

ViewMassey to lead $30m study on dairy herd disease eradication

Researchers aim to improve understanding of how Mycoplasma bovis affects whole herds of cattle

ViewEarthquakes ‘can have lasting impact on visual memory’

Christchurch researchers find evidence of ‘quake brain’ memory loss among earthquake survivors

ViewTeaching project to help children choose classroom language

Researchers are aiming to allow NZ children to learn in languages spoken by their families

ViewFunding boost for NZ libraries as part of Covid-19 recovery plan

Package will enable everyone to access the online services and information they need, says minister

ViewAuckland links up with China to launch ‘live learning’ centres

Chinese students will be able to continue their studies locally until travel restrictions are lifted

ViewNZ valve system may increase hospital ventilator capacity

Technology receives $150,000 testing grant from government coronavirus fund

ViewStudy finds high cancer levels among Mururoa navy veterans

Health problems linked to nuclear weapons testing may also be hereditary, research shows

ViewCovid-19 vaccine strategy to fund NZ research and Pacific aid

Government funding pot will support collaborations, manufacturing capability and equitable distribution of vaccines

ViewRemote court appearances ‘could undermine legal rights’

Rise of digital trials during Covid-19 crisis can put defendants at a disadvantage, say academics

ViewNZ universities ‘must be more active in national policy debate’

Vice-chancellor wants institutions to lead the conversation on overcoming Covid-19 and forging a sustainable future

ViewOnline nursing course aims to attract ‘career change’ students

Blended learning approach will help more people switch to a career in healthcare, says university

ViewFemale leaders ‘better than men at meeting Covid-19 challenges’

Women are more able to allay their employees’ concerns during the crisis, NZ study finds

ViewUniversities stay online despite easing of lockdown restrictions

Only a limited number of essential face-to-face campus activities will resume immediately in New Zealand

ViewNZ budget offers business loans for R&D at risk from Covid-19

One-off support for industry research is complemented by funding for archives and audiovisual collections

ViewNZ budget allocates record $50bn for Covid-19 economic recovery

Measures include $20m hardship fund for students and $1.6bn for free tuition and apprenticeships

ViewFamily health findings explored in Pacific-language videos

Project helps ‘build a thorough picture of the situation of Pacific communities in New Zealand’

ViewBequest to fund scholarships for Māori and Pacific eco-researchers

$1.1m gift ‘will lift the University of Canterbury’s national and international research profile’

ViewSurvey to track lockdown impact on people with mood disorders

Otago joins study into effect of rhythm disruption on people’s quality of life

ViewCovid-19 crisis shows flawed NZ health system ‘not fit for purpose’

Local governments, agencies and communities must be given more power to reduce inequalities, says lecturer