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Investigation into the psychological and physical effects of participating in a mass “depopulation” operation
(2011-01-01)Worldwide, animal welfare investigations result in the discovery of commercial farming operations where large numbers of animals are suffering requiring quick and humane euthanasia. These events called “depopulation” ... -
Prevalence of internal parasites of Oligosoma infrapunctatum on Mokoia Island
(2011-01-01)One five day trip to Mokoia Island was planned for December 2010 and successfully completed in this research period. We were able to catch 30 skinks and collect two faecal samples. However, because of heavy rain we were ... -
Domestics
(2011)Highlights • ‘Domestics’ exhibition at Unitec’s Snowwhite Gallery. • Catalogues distributed during the exhibition. • Discussions related to the exhibition theme were a valuable component throughout the time of the ... -
LAB: Research Theatre Company (part two) - Creating a dialogue with the audience
(2011)The research project LAB: Research Theatre Company (part two) - Creating a Dialogue with the Audience was designed to investigate the dramaturgical development of the theatre show Alfonsina (and the theme of immigration) ... -
Overcoming the English language barrier: Perspectives of graduates, following experience of practice-based learning
(2011)The aim of this small-scale qualitative research project was to ascertain the strategies developed or used by graduate students to improve their spoken English language during their study experience. We hoped to identify ... -
Breeding biology of laughing kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguinea) in New Zealand
(2011)In the last year we have identified six nesting areas from which we have collected nest debris and behavioural observations. From this data we have identified all animal remains within the debris. In addition, we identified ... -
Digitising the complex form
(2011)The intention of this project was (and still is) to explore the possibilities of using complex and seemingly organic forms in a typical digital workflow for designers, be they Landscape architects, Architects, sculptors ... -
Corrective measures: Actual and virtual interactive narrative
(2011)Within the framework of the project these outcomes have been broadly addressed, however, the projects focus expanded in response to the lived experience of the fellowship at the International Studio and Curatorial ... -
Modelling and monitoring the Unitec standard house to improve sustainability and indoor environmental quality.
(2011)A testing facility has been established on the Unitec campus which allows monitoring of temperatures and humidity levels in a standard 3-bedroom house, operating as a control, to compare with the performance a second house ... -
Landscape for life - An investigation of opportunities for aesthetic improvement and biodiversity enhancement for living roofs in New Zealand
(2010)Living roofs offer an opportunity to bring conservation into a contemporary context integrated within urban landscapes. Once neglected and under-utilized roof landscapes can now become biodiverse enclaves of indigenous ... -
Impact of strengths development upon performance and professional aspirations of students in the 'helping professions'
(2010)This project was a pilot study to evaluate the usefulness of StrengthsQuestTM coaching in shaping the aspirations of students in the ‘helping professions’ in New Zealand and to investigate the potential usefulness of a ... -
The impact of educational migration on the professional lives of Colombo Plan scholarship holders
(2010)This project is producing new knowledge that will add to our understandings of the long term impacts of educational migration on the cultural, economic and professional lives of education migrants and their ongoing engagement ... -
Teaching narrative counselling as a transformative practice: A pilot study investigating whether student learning is akin to client experiences
(2010)The aims and objectives of this pilot project are to 1) develop best practices in the teaching of narrative work; 2) provide a unique and powerful lens for understanding the effectiveness of narrative therapy; and 3) ...
