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Cancer during Covid inspires survivor to participate in Relay for Life
- Victoria University of Wellington
- In early 2020, at the age of 14, Kyrith Reynolds was diagnosed with cancer. They had just begun high school, and the COVID-19 lockdowns were starting.
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Banking on a career in health
- Victoria University of Wellington
- After the pandemic, Jackson Smeed-Tauroa pursued a career change, and is proud to graduate this December with a Bachelor of Health.
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Perseverance pays off for Manaaki scholar
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Wai Lwin Thaw from Myanmar is happy to make it to graduation after navigating extra English language tests, COVID-19 border closures, and a military coup.
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Study highlights key role of COVID-19 boosters in preventing serious illness
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Analysis of health data for 5.3 million Kiwis shows vaccine effectiveness against COVID-19 infection drops significantly after six months, highlighting the importance of booster shots.
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Was the ‘Team of Five Million’ a myth?
- Victoria University of Wellington
- The 'Team of Five Million' catchphrase may have helped rally support for a united response to COVID-19, but analysis of how we voted in the 2020 general election concludes it couldn't cut through existing social divides.
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Kiwi-made Covid-19 booster vaccine offers 100% protection in preclinical study
- Victoria University of Wellington
- A preclinical study evaluating a Kiwi-made Covid-19 vaccine has shown that it's safe and highly effective, making it a promising booster vaccine candidate.
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COVID-19 impacts worse for Māori, Pasifika and disabled people, study finds
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Research highlights barriers to healthcare and higher rates of financial stress for populations already significantly disadvantaged.
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Cancelled culture comes back: the Edinburgh Festival turns 75
- Victoria University of Wellington
- International festival is alive and well after two years of pandemic disruption, writes Sarah Thomasson.
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Tackling air quality and COVID-19 in the classroom
- Victoria University of Wellington
- How can teachers deal with classroom 'fug' and COVID-19 this winter? Louise Starkey and Michael Donn explain.
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More support needed for people with COVID-19, preliminary survey results show
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Study flags gaps in healthcare and social services for people with COVID-19.
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The overwork pandemic
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Ashley Bloomfield's resignation highlights the risks of burnout on the COVID-19 front line, writes Dougal Sutherland.
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Te Herenga Waka takes an alternative approach to Graduation ceremonies
- Victoria University of Wellington
- The University is taking an alternative approach to the May graduation ceremonies due to COVID-19 restriction uncertainty.
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Why are some so keen to ditch COVID-19 protections?
- Victoria University of Wellington
- We’re not out of the COVID woods yet, so we need to keep doing things that reduce the virus' spread, writes Dougal Sutherland.
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PhD research promotes new path for COVID-19 vaccines
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Research by a Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington PhD graduate has taken important strides towards a new category of vaccines for respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19.
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COVID-19 fears are different for everyone, so listen
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Listening to other people's stories is a powerful way to unite people, and instead of belittling anxieties as illogical, addressing fears with understanding can help us design responses which enable all people to experience security in uncertain times, says Associate Professor Mary Breheny.
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Upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi in 2022
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Luke Fitzmaurice and Maria Bargh ask what the response to COVID might mean for tino rangatiratanga heading into this year.
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Major study on COVID-19 impacts in Aotearoa launched
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Nearly 9,000 people invited to take part in COVID-19 study.
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Study confirms COVID-19 PCR saliva test at least as accurate as nasal swabs
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Saliva test "reliable option" for COVID-19 testing, research finds.
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Research commercialisation success brings New Zealand innovation to the world
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Safer and greener batteries, zero-waste building solutions, and antimicrobial surface coatings to prevent the growth of COVID-19.
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Mandatory vaccination at Te Herenga Waka in 2022
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington will introduce manadatory COVID-19 vaccination for those studying, working, and visiting its campuses and premises in 2022.
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Covid inequities no surprise
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Delta and the vaccination rollout in NZ is once again highlighting the inequalities our health system, reminding us that we need specific ways to engage all people and communities.
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Mandatory vaccination required for Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington halls of residence
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Vaccination against COVID-19 will be mandatory for students and staff living and working in Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington operated student accommodation in 2022.
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International education’s hidden taonga
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Once the COVID-19 storm abates, the international education field will hopefully be ready to unearth its taonga. Chris Beard explains what that is.
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Coping with ambiguity now COVID's here to stay
- Victoria University of Wellington
- A new and confusing system is now in place thanks to the uncertainty of Delta, and many are feeling more stressed and anxious than ever. Te Herenga Waka's Dr Dougal Sutherland and his colleagues have some practical suggestions.
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St Ashley of COVIDton
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Superhero, saint, sex symbol, saviour—the mild-mannered public servant fronting the COVID-19 response has been the focus of an almost cult-like following, according to new research published by two sociolinguistics scholars.
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On campus trial of tap in technology with NZ COVID Tracer
- Victoria University of Wellington
- The Ministry of Health is trialling use of Near Field Communications tags with the NZ COVID Tracer app at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
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COVID, by any other name
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Professor Annemarie Jutel considers the implications of how we name Covid and its variants, arguing diagnoses are more than just labels for scientific facts.
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Professor part of team given HDRUK Impact of the Year award for COVID vaccine study
- Victoria University of Wellington
- A COVID vaccine study co-authored by Professor Colin Simpson, showing associated reductions in hospitalisations, was awarded the Health Data Research UK (HDRUK) Impact of the Year award in June.
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Vaccines and our irrational natures
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Adjunct Professor Nicholas Agar argues we should focus on modes of COVID-19 vaccine delivery less likely to provoke anxieties.
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First NZ study to diagnostically validate COVID-19 saliva testing
- Victoria University of Wellington
- The more tools we have in our toolbox to fight COVID-19 and keep the country safe, the better, says study leader Associate Professor Janet Pitman.
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