2020 winners
Find out who took home prizes at the SGS Research Showcase 2020.
The School of Graduate Studies (SGS) Research Showcase 2020 brings together doctoral candidates and research masters students from across the University and celebrates their research. The event encourages our postgraduate researchers to creatively communicate their research and its impact to a broad audience.
Congratulations to all those who participated in the 2020 competition, and especially to our prizewinners.
In the news
Read the full story at Kaumātua kōrero, manta rays and birdsong take Showcase top spots.
Research Poster category
Winner
Joanna Hikaka (FMHS) | Kaumātua have the ability, desire and right to control their medicines journey
Runner-up
Trevyn Toone (Marine Science) | Mussel Decline and Recovery Potential in Kenepuru Sound
People's Choice
Sravya Garimella (Biological Sciences) | Russet Apples: Look Beyond Looks
Research Image category
Winner
Edy Setyawan (Marine Science) | How big is that manta ray?
Runner-up
Maryam Tayebi (ABI) | Multi-layer exploration
People's Choice
Nicky Read (Biological Sciences) | "Toti Fruitti" - Manipulating totipotency to regenerate transgenic kiwifruit plants.
Creative Item category
Winner
Fathima Zohara Rafi (Biological Sciences) | Animal Sound Detector for Wildlife Conservation
Runner-up
Varun Bhardwaj (Business) | Kamadhenu: The Wish Fulfilling Cow
