News on sustainabiltiy

Three UC researchers have been selected as 2026 Fellows of the Royal Society Te Apārangi, recognising the international impact and excellence of their work.

UC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IIT-Madras, to strengthen international academic collaboration and create new global opportunities for students.

UC has led a project to build New Zealand’s largest wave buoy network, delivering free real-time marine data to councils, communities and scientists.

After more than a decade trapped in a secret man-made WWII cavern, a unique laser that connects New Zealand and Germany has been rescued and restored.

A UC scientist contributing to a magma drilling project in Iceland could help shape New Zealand’s geothermal and volcanic research.

UC’s Child Well-being Research Institute Director, Professor Gail Gillon, has been appointed Education Commissioner for the New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO. 

The most productive breeding season since 2022 has given UC students and researchers fresh hope for kororā/little penguins at Pōhatu/Flea Bay. 

A UC-led study shows AI can predict wildfire risk more accurately than existing indices, offering faster warnings and significant cost savings for fire agencies.

From Bob Hawke’s push for APEC to Deng Xiaoping’s opening of China, a new book edited by UC Professor Alex Tan explores leaders who have reshaped the Asia-Pacific.

UC research examines ChatGPT’s translation of mental health questionnaires into Mandarin, with inconsistent results raising concerns for clinical use.

Even subtle, unspoken biases can have a big impact on staff and organisations, says a visiting workplace discrimination expert. 

A major global review led by UC researcher outlines practical, catchment-scale solutions to help rivers worldwide “soak up” increasingly extreme climatic events.