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Relevant Research - July 2023

Welcome to another issue of our magazine. We hope you enjoy reading this selection of stories about research by our kaimahi (staff) and ākonga (learners) within rohe 4 | region 4 of Te Pūkenga. 

Currently I am a member of a working group contributing to the design of what our rangahau and research support services might look like, not just in our rohe but across Te Pūkenga, and we are looking forward to working more collaboratively with our colleagues.

Scott Klenner
Tumuaki Rakahau - Director Research
Otago Polytechnic and Ara Institute of Canterbury
ISSN 2624-084X

Contents

Graham Fletcher, Twilight's Edge (Lone Figure) (2022), oil on linen, 800 x 1100mm

Twilight's Edge

by Gow Langsford Gallery

Graham Fletcher’s works explore complex cultural issues within a postcolonial context.

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Doctor at desk

Make yourself at home

by Lesley Brook

The integration of overseas trained doctors into our health sector is challenging for them.

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About to hit the road for their off-the-beaten-track tour, SIT SOUNZ members, from left to right: Hamish O’Donnell, Lachlan Hickford, Daniel Aldersley, Megan Hay, Noak Thomas, Amee Hope-Johnstone, Haydn Dyer, Quillan Percival

Touring the region

by Lesley Brook

Real world performance experience is valuable for budding musicians.

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Hurricanes v Crusaders, 21 June 2020

Rugby running demands

by Lesley Brook

There is no continuum of increased running demands with increasing competition levels of rugby.

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Rocks for Tots

by Lesley Brook

Suitable activities can help interest young children in the geology of Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Using the new suture learning kit

Learning suturing

by Jake Finnigan

Product Design student Jake Finnigan talks about designing a Suture Learning Aid.

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Clouds

Enabling neurodiverse learners

by Lesley Brook

How might we make learning fun, achievable and successful for learners who do not believe that tertiary study is for them?

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Visualisation of design for redevelopment of the Sims Building, Port Chalmers

Industrial heritage

by Lesley Brook

Could an historic building take on new life as a community and arts centre?

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A CAP cohort at Otago Polytechnic

Migrating nurses

by Lesley Brook

Support is critical for internationally qualified nurses to successfully transition to practice in New Zealand.

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