Shooting for the stars—students selected for NASA internship
Two Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington students have been awarded prestigious internships with NASA.
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Keep up to date with the latest news and research developments from our science community.
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Using a science degree to solve real-world problems
A fascination with the intersection of biology and technology—and understanding how data can be used to solve real-world problems—was the driver behind Katie Chu-Fong’s decision to combine Biotechnology and Data Science in her university studies.
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Gaining insights from a star astronaut
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington’s Faculty of Science recently had the privilege of hosting retired astronaut Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper.
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Redefining conservation
An emerging collective of hapū and iwi representatives from five ecosanctuaries across Aotearoa are exploring ways to take conservation beyond the predator-proof fences.
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Globe-trotting researchers in pursuit of coral reef secrets
PhD candidates Marina Tonetti Botana and Andrea Gamba recently travelled to Sweden and Japan to conduct research on coral reef biology, and how they might be able to persevere against climate change.