Swapping lecture theatres for tropical waters in French Polynesia
I never thought I would be literally diving head first into my third year of studying science at Victoria University. Yet there I was in Trimester One—fins on feet and mask on face, diving into the Moorea Lagoon in French Polynesia to research marine life as part of an undergraduate marine biology course.
Takeaways from two great days of data and science talks
Last week, Konstantina Vasileva—a PhD candidate from the School of Psychology—attended a Research Bazaar (ResBaz) at Victoria University of Wellington, an event designed to build the awareness of digital capability research across the University and Wellington.
Why you—yes, you—should learn about data
Most New Zealanders live near the sea, so there’s a widely held view that everyone should learn to swim. Yet most New Zealanders live in even closer proximity to data, and relatively few know how to navigate it safely, to harness its power or to enjoy its benefits. That needs to change.
Jacinda Ardern, a Tuatara named ‘Spike’ and a lot of scientific potential
On Wednesday 14 February, Te Toki a Rata (TTR), Victoria’s new pride and joy, was officially opened.
