Geologist, mum, volunteer, author – four seasons of career

Source: University of Waikato – Press Release/Statement:

Headline: Geologist, mum, volunteer, author – four seasons of career

Since graduating with a Bachelor of Science followed by a Master of Science in the mid ’90s, Nicola McGunnigle has worked the full gambit of geologist roles, while juggling motherhood and volunteer work, and has now written her first book: Four Seasons in Nepal.

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Challenging stereotypes in the digital industry

Source: University of Waikato – Press Release/Statement:

Headline: Challenging stereotypes in the digital industry

University of Waikato student Alaa Abuellif may be studying in a male-dominated field, but she’s determined to encourage other girls to consider going into the digital industry – and thanks to a Spark scholarship, she’s one step closer to realising her dream of becoming a software engineer.

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Choosing your Optional Legal Papers In the Environmental, Resources and Energy Field

Source: University of Waikato – Press Release/Statement:

Headline: Choosing your Optional Legal Papers In the Environmental, Resources and Energy Field

Students considering their optional law papers at the 400 level will get a chance to learn more about papers in the environmental, resources and energy law field with a special presentation by lecturers at Te Piringa – Faculty of Law. The event will be held on Wednesday 1 August at 1.00pm in MSB 1.37.

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Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Are We Asking Too Much of the International Criminal Court?

Source: University of Waikato – Press Release/Statement:

Headline: Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Are We Asking Too Much of the International Criminal Court?

Every decision the International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor takes is contested – too soft or too hard on States; politically motivated or naïve about the political implications of her decisions; favoring the powerful States or not taking their interests seriously enough.

Join Professor Tim McCormack for a special seminar for Faculty of Law staff and Students that delves into these issues and more.

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Public Lecture: A special panel discussion examining the impact of Public International Law on New Zealand

Source: University of Waikato – Press Release/Statement:

Headline: Public Lecture: A special panel discussion examining the impact of Public International Law on New Zealand

Join Te Piringa – Faculty Of Law for a free public lecture and panel discussion that examines the Impact of Public International Law on New Zealand in a changing world. Guest lecturers Dr Michael Hahn and Professor Duncan French topics include “The Impact of Brexit” to “Sustainable Development Goals for Sovereignty”.

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Waikato Environmental Law Colloquium: Climate Change & Fresh Water – International Issues & Regional Perspectives

Source: University of Waikato – Press Release/Statement:

Headline: Waikato Environmental Law Colloquium: Climate Change & Fresh Water – International Issues & Regional Perspectives

The inaugural Waikato Environmental Law Colloquium will focus on the two critical environmental issues facing New Zealand today – climate change and the management of freshwater resources. This event provides a unique opportunity for lawyers and local authority decision-makers to hear from leading presenters in the field and to engage in debate on the issues.

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Staff and Student Seminar: Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Are We Asking Too Much of the International Criminal Court?

Source: University of Waikato – Press Release/Statement:

Headline: Staff and Student Seminar: Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Are We Asking Too Much of the International Criminal Court?

Every decision the International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor takes is contested – too soft or too hard on States; politically motivated or naïve about the political implications of her decisions; favoring the powerful States or not taking their interests seriously enough.

Join Professor Tim McCormack for a special seminar for Faculty of Law staff and Students that delves into these issues and more.

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VCs at risk of opting out of government’s vision, Otago uni cuts show

Source: Tertiary Education Union – Press Release/Statement:

Headline: VCs at risk of opting out of government’s vision, Otago uni cuts show

Vice-Chancellors need to accept that cutting jobs to meet narrow performance metrics will do nothing to help rebuild an inclusive tertiary education sector that meets the needs of all New Zealanders, the Tertiary Education Union said today. The TEU is calling on Vice-Chancellors to rethink the way they make decisions so our public universities can better […]

Tai Tokerau Climate Change Conference

Source: NorthTec – Press Release/Statement:

Headline: Tai Tokerau Climate Change Conference

NorthTec and co-conveners, the Northland Regional Council, Northland District Health Board and Amokura Iwi Consortium, are hosting a Climate Change conference on 8 and 9 June. The Minister for Climate Change, the Honourable James Shaw, will open the conference following a pōwhiri.

University signs MOU to continue successful volunteer scheme

Source: University of Otago

Headline: University signs MOU to continue successful volunteer scheme

An initiative that has enabled more than 100 mostly geography students from Otago University to carry out voluntary work abroad since 2006 has been given a new lease on life, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by Vice-Chancellor Professor Harlene Hayne in Wellington this week.