August 2020

Inside August 2020: Selina Tusitala Marsh; Shaun Hendy Covid modelling; Darl Kolb on business; Jennifer Lees-Marshment on the upcoming election; new book about Marti Friedlander, Emil McAvoy exhibition at OGH; and a sculptural symbol of unity.

August 2020 UniNews cover

Cover story

Selina Tusitala Marsh: Mophead memoir makes an impact

The former Poet Laureate's first children's book is a finalist in the NZ Book Awards for children and young adults. 

Features

Shaun Hendy and Covid-19: This year's model 

Professor Shaun Hendy's data modelling skills helped shaped New Zealand's Covid-19 response. 

Darl Kolb: why metaphors matter to the Professor of Connectivity

Professor Darl Kolb’s interesting background is reflected in his approach to teaching and research at the Business School.

Artists through the lens of Marti Friedlander

A new book by Associate Professor Leonard Bell provides an insight into the photographer's talent.

Good to Know

Symbol of unity

The unveiling of Ngā Roimata o Ranginui, a sculptural collaboration between artists Ngahina Hohaia and Anton Forde, took place on 20 July. 

Period poverty addressed
Free sanitary products are available at the University in Semester Two, funded by donations from the ‘Staff for Students: Well-being Fund'

Regular items

Items only on the PDF

Snapshots:

First week back post lockdown
The Centre for Asia Pacific Refugee Studies (CAPRS)
Pouerua Store/Stable
2020 Kupe Leadership breakfast
September sessions for China

Good to Know

Eruption alert system ready to go
Gender on the lecture agenda (Winter Lecture Series)

Art & Culture

Art exhibition at Old Government House

The Medium Is the Message

Books: AUP New Poets 7;
Ripiro Beach: a Memoir of Life After Near Death;
Marti Friedlander: Portraits of the Artists

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