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Relevant Research - May 2017

Welcome to the latest edition of our Relevant Research e-magazine. Our staff and student research continues to make a difference in our communities and we are pleased to bring you another selection of stories about their work. 

Let us know if you would like more information about any of the featured projects or would like to work with our students or staff. Please also feel free to forward this magazine to anyone else you know who may be interested in any of the stories.

Prof Leoni Schmidt
Director: Research & Postgraduate Studies

Contents

Greenery

Transforming horticulture

by Lesley Brook

Professor Tom Qi is looking into the future and preparing for it now.

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Event at Dunedin Town Hall

Ushering in the future

by Lesley Brook

Student Olivia Graham has advised on the management of volunteer ushers.

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Hammock by Jeremy Metherell

Enjoying the great outdoors

by Lesley Brook

Jeremy Metherell is one of several product design students to work with Cactus Outdoor.

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Wahakura

Reducing risks for babies

by Lesley Brook

Associate Professor Sally Baddock's research is helping reduce the likelihood of Sudden Unexplained Death in Infancy (SUDI).

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Linru (Victor) Li

Combining study and tourism 

by Lesley Brook

Recent research shows Chinese international students have significant influence for the tourism industry.

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High Dynamic Range

Landscape art? Think again

by Lesley Brook

Mark Bolland's images challenge our thinking about our environment and our impact on it.

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Margaret McKenzie

One size does not fit all families

by Lesley Brook

Margaret McKenzie's contributions to social work have been recognised.

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Shiner

Get the point

by Lesley Brook

Jane Venis explores a range of social issues through her art works.

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Hydraulic Ram Pump Components

How to push water uphill

by Lesley Brook

Two Engineering students designed and built a pump to lift water up a cliff.

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