Don’t just think about earthquakes, prepare for them
Findings from PhD research will help fine-tune the kind of advice communities need to better prepare for earthquakes and other natural hazards.
2020 News
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What's in the lab?
Elephant molars, koala skeletons, leopard seal skulls—you can expect to find it all in Mel Dohner’s lab.
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Anatomy of a lullaby
A study involving Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington researchers explores why lullabies are so soothing to children around the world.
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Curious polar bears greet Wellington scientist in history-making Arctic expedition
Wellington snow and ice physicist Dr Ruzica Dadic has just returned from the North Pole, where her work on the high-profile international MOSAiC expedition included an unusual challenge—extremely curious polar bears.
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Tackling New Zealand’s wasp problem
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington researchers are working to discover next-generation pest control technologies to help address New Zealand’s invasive wasp problem.
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Environment Minister opens Antarctic Modelling Hub
The Antarctic Science Platform’s National Modelling Hub was officially opened by the Hon David Parker, Minister for the Environment, at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington last Tuesday.
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MayDay for soft tissue regeneration
Researchers from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington have played a key role in discovering a significant link between soft tissue regeneration and stem cells.
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Leadership in Antarctic drilling studies rewarded
Associate Professor McKay has been awarded the 2020 Asahiko Taira Scientific Ocean Drilling Research Prize by the American Geophysical Union (AGU) for his contributions to Antarctic glacial history, especially through scientific ocean drilling.
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Wellington Univentures celebrates four new spin-out companies
High-quality inventions, a strong team, and wise partnerships are paying off for Wellington UniVentures and its record four new spin-out companies this year.
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Earth-shaking research on solid ground
A long-running programme of seismological research at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington has not only helped reveal the secrets behind New Zealand’s shifting landscape, it has trained the next generation of earthquake scientists.