August 2020
Inside August 2020: Selina Tusitala Marsh; Shaun Hendy Covid modelling; Darl Kolb on business; Jennifer Lees-Marshment on the upcoming election; new book about Marti Friedlander, Emil McAvoy exhibition at OGH; and a sculptural symbol of unity.
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Cover story
Selina Tusitala Marsh: Mophead memoir makes an impact
The former Poet Laureate's first children's book is a finalist in the NZ Book Awards for children and young adults.
Features
Shaun Hendy and Covid-19: This year's model
Professor Shaun Hendy's data modelling skills helped shaped New Zealand's Covid-19 response.
Darl Kolb: why metaphors matter to the Professor of Connectivity
Professor Darl Kolb’s interesting background is reflected in his approach to teaching and research at the Business School.
Artists through the lens of Marti Friedlander
A new book by Associate Professor Leonard Bell provides an insight into the photographer's talent.
Good to Know
The unveiling of Ngā Roimata o Ranginui, a sculptural collaboration between artists Ngahina Hohaia and Anton Forde, took place on 20 July.
Period poverty addressed
Free sanitary products are available at the University in Semester Two, funded by donations from the ‘Staff for Students: Well-being Fund'
Regular items
Māramatanga: Opinion
Jennifer Lees-Marshment: Who has the best dance moves ahead of the 19 September election?
Items only on the PDF
Snapshots:
First week back post lockdown
The Centre for Asia Pacific Refugee Studies (CAPRS)
Pouerua Store/Stable
2020 Kupe Leadership breakfast
September sessions for China
Good to Know
Eruption alert system ready to go
Gender on the lecture agenda (Winter Lecture Series)
Art & Culture
Art exhibition at Old Government House
The Medium Is the Message
Books: AUP New Poets 7;
Ripiro Beach: a Memoir of Life After Near Death;
Marti Friedlander: Portraits of the Artists
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