July 2023

Dan Hikuroa: in tune with the natural world

Associate Professor Dan Hikuroa is working to overcome our biggest environmental challenges by weaving science with Indigenous knowledge.

Klaus Bosselmann: an activist for Earth and its inhabitants

After losing his appointment as a judge in Germany, Professor Klaus Bosselmann turned to teaching environmental law. This year he’s assisting the UN Secretary-General with preparations for the Summit of the Future in 2024.

Carrie Rudzinski: Edinburgh bound

Carrie Rudzinski, the student and programme adviser for the Business School’s MBA, has a lot going on both in and out of the office. Next month, she will perform at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, supported by a $50,000 Creative New Zealand grant.

Breaking down barriers for disabled musicians

Instruments are out of tune with the needs of disabled musicians. PhD candidate Drew McMillan wants that to change.

Sam Mitchell artworks highlight female creativity and achievement

Sam Mitchell’s paintings are a far cry from the traditional oil portraits that spring to mind when one thinks of the portraiture genre.

Māramatanga: seeing the forest for the trees

Opinion: Investment and innovation are crucial to revitalising New Zealand’s wood processing sector, writes Professor Anthony Hōete.