Innovation

Follow our students from around the world as they explore studying and living in New Zealand.

PhD student from Mexico making waves in his mission for safe seafood and a healthier...

Ensuring that his daughter and future generations have access to kai moana that is safe to eat has been the inspiration of Dr Balam...

University of Auckland’s Master of Engineering alumnus from India tackles global waste...

Otago PhD student from Pakistan converts solar energy into clean, green hydrogen

With the world fast running out of fossil fuels, the work of researchers like international student Mohsin Ijaz could bring us...

Using AI to help predict volcanic eruptions

Spending summer holidays under the majestic view of the Villarrica Volcano in Southern Chile instilled in Alberto Ardid an interest...

International student’s research takes NZ closer to treating heart disease

Researcher from Brazil Igor Felippe’s work to understand and treat triggers for high blood pressure could prove invaluable in...

Battery research breakthrough powers success for international student

As the world warms and pressure mounts to transition away from fossil fuels, Wellington-based scientist Shalini Divya is leading...

Massey student’s robotic gut capsule could be a game-changer

Not so long ago it would have been the stuff of sci-fi fantasies, but Massey University PhD student Muhammad Rehan is confident the...

Saving lives “greatest motivation” for earthquake engineer

From one earthquake-prone country to another, engineer Ankeeta Karmakar has left behind her life in India to study Earthquake...

MJ’s mission to take deep-tech start-ups to the world

Maria Jose (MJ) Alvarez is invested in science in more ways than one.

Award-winning app designer eyes a future in tech

Last year, Tauranga Boys’ College international student Michael Ren was named Supreme Winner of the Young Innovator Awards for an...

Henry finds New Zealand a land of opportunity for innovators

Henry Nguyen always had an entrepreneurial streak, but it took a move to New Zealand as an international student to open up the...

Former international student represents Aotearoa in Ecuador

In 2020 Juan Pablo Grijalva was appointed New Zealand’s first Honorary Consul in Ecuador, tangible recognition of the enduring...