Keep up to date with the latest news and research developments from our science community.
Researchers in the School of Biological Sciences (SBS) at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington have discovered a new antibiotic called ‘ambocidin’, which has the potential to treat infections caused by drug-resistant bacteria.
Lee Anne Alcantara's journey into meteorology began with a school science project. Now she works at MetService's National Forecast Centre, where she creates marine forecasts that help keep people safe across Aotearoa New Zealand.
Amber Kirk is a PhD candidate in Marine Biology at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. Her research into the impacts of climate change on temperate coral, specifically on the coral Antipathella fiordensis, recently won her the highly prestigious and competitive Our Seas Our Future Scholarship.
Te Kura Mātai Hinengaro—School of Psychology recently hosted a thought-provoking panel discussion on the complex nature of wellbeing. The event, "Fresh perspectives on wellbeing," brought together researchers, students, alumni, and members of the public to explore this crucial topic.
In 2025, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington will introduce a new degree giving students the skills to address complex environmental challenges.
