by nata004 | Dec 17, 2025 | SOVS Post
Photo: Associate Professor Sam Schwarzkopf Imagine sitting blindfolded while someone taps two spoons right in front of you. Surprisingly, most people swear the sound came from behind! Our recent study explored this quirky “spoon illusion,” where listeners...
by nata004 | Dec 17, 2025 | SOVS Post
The school welcomed a number of staff and postgraduate students this year: Staff Veeran Morar returned from parental leave Sanjay Marasini and Jordan Cooper took on casual roles assisting with dry eye clinics Alyssa Lie took up a new full time Lecturer position from 1...
by nata004 | Dec 17, 2025 | SOVS Post
Mihi Whakatau Tuesday 15 July A special occasion, to welcome staff and postgraduate students who joined the school in the previous nine months or so. Thanks to Jordan Cooper for replying on behalf of the manuhiri. Mānawa Mai Saturday 30 August A very important...
by nata004 | Dec 17, 2025 | SOVS Post
Photo: Misha Vorobyev Senior Lecturer Dr Misha Vorobyev has been captivated by the vivid beauty of the natural world from his childhood in Russia. This interest has evolved into a distinguished career exploring how animals perceive and use colour to communicate. His...
by nata004 | Dec 17, 2025 | SOVS Post
Academic Unit Review and Implementation Plan Every 10 years the University requires academic units to undergo a thorough and intense review process of every aspect of the unit’s activities and function including teaching, research, staffing, wellbeing, and outcomes...
