Academic conference on humour – it’s no joke!
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The topic of humour is explored from a range of academic perspectives at this week’s conference.
The theme of the 27th Conference of...
Doctoral research highlights value of play in class
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Dr Sarah Aiono’s research explored the value of play as a way of learning in the classroom.
Highlighting the value of play as...
Opinion: Migrants matter – but who and how many?
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Sociologist and demographer Distinguished Professor Paul Spoonley ponders New Zealand’s immigration management in the COVID context (photo:Lisanto/Unsplash)
Sectors, employers and some local body...
Winners of major nonfiction prize announced
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In tackling the theme of ‘Radical Connections’, writers were asked to align with Zealandia’s vision of connecting people with nature and restoring...
Books offer new angles on diverse Anglo-Indian identities
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Dr Robyn Andrews and Professor Emeritus Sekhar Bandyopadhyay at the recent book launch
Dr Andrews, based in the School of People, Environment and...
Managing our wellbeing in latest COVID-19 lockdown
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A sense of anxiety about the new COVID-19 variant in recent community cases is normal (photo:Ayo Ogunseinde/Unsplash)
As news of a community case...
Meditations on swimming – writer takes the plunge
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Associate Professor Ingrid Horrocks is launching her new book of non-fiction, ‘Where We Swim.’ (photo/Ebony Lamb)
Titled Where We Swim (Victoria University Press), the non-fiction...
Eight thoughts on gender-inclusive language
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The first episode of season two of Conversations That Count – Ngā Kōrero Whai Take takes a look at what inclusive language sounds...
Māori view on Antarctica’s future
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Māori perspectives need to be included in discussions about Antarctica’s future, according to authors of an article in Nature Ecology & Evolution...
DHB signs up for te reo Māori with Massey
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MidCentral DHB chief executive Kathryn Cook with Professor Meihana Durie, at the signing of te reo Māori teaching agreement.
Massey University and the...
Speakers wow at NonfictioNOW
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Held over three days in early December, the event featured three keynote speakers, 32 live panels, 17 pre-recorded panels and nine hui.
Last...
War historian to advise on New Zealand Army bicentennial
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Professor Glyn Harper has been named academic advisor for the New Zealand Army Ngāti Tūmatauenga’s bicentennial research project.
Military historian Professor Glyn Harper...