International News
New Zealand university project to fight diseases in South Asia
Thursday, 22 December 2011
A New Zealand university has received World Bank funding to develop an on-line project to fight animal-borne diseases that can transmit to humans, such as bird flu and rabies, in South Asia.
International Rock Climbing Experts Converge in Christchurch
Thursday, 1 December 2011
Rock climbing researchers from around the world have converged at the University of Canterbury’s College of Education this week for the first International Rock Climbing Research Congress.
University of Auckland Invention to Power Cars of the Future
Thursday, 10 November 2011
A joint-venture firm established by the University of Auckland has been bought by US firm Qualcomm after inventing the "Inductive Power Technology" device which allows electric cars to be charged without cables.
NZ Tops UN Education Index in New Report
Friday, 4 November 2011
New Zealand is the fifth most developed nation in the world, and the highest rated for education, according to a global report that ranks countries on their achievements in health, education and income.
Kiwi Student Eco-House Scores High in US Competition
Monday, 3 October 2011
A Victoria University of Wellington team has been awarded third place at the US Department of Energy Solar Decathlon, just a few points behind the winner. The team scored first place in the Engineering category.
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