title: Human capital, graduate migration and innovation in British regions

authors: Faggian, Alessandra

subjects: graduates

abstract: With the aid of a geographical information system, our paper constructs a three stage least squares simultaneous equation model to investigate the interrelationships between the interregional flows of human capital, and the innovation dynamism of a region. In order to do this, we model the interregional migration behaviour of high quality British university graduates from university into first employment, and we relate these human capital flows to both the labour market characteristics and the knowledge characteristics of the employment regions. This is done for all industries and separately for just high technology industries. Our results indicate that for England and Wales there is a two-way causality between the interregional humancapital employment-migration flows of recent university graduates and the innovation performance of regions. However, the results for Great Britain as a whole depend on whether London is included and Scotland is excluded. We find little or no support for the argument that the presence of local universities or small firms promotes regional innovation.

text: Human capital, graduate migration and innovation in British regions With the aid of a geographical information system, our paper constructs a three stage least squares simultaneous equation model to investigate the interrelationships between the interregional flows of human capital, and the innovation dynamism of a region. In order to do this, we model the interregional migration behaviour of high quality British university graduates from university into first employment, and we relate these human capital flows to both the labour market characteristics and the knowledge characteristics of the employment regions. This is done for all industries and separately for just high technology industries. Our results indicate that for England and Wales there is a two-way causality between the interregional humancapital employment-migration flows of recent university graduates and the innovation performance of regions. However, the results for Great Britain as a whole depend on whether London is included and Scotland is excluded. We find little or no support for the argument that the presence of local universities or small firms promotes regional innovation.

year: 2009

title: Sediment removal as a restoration measure for the campus lakes

authors: Paul, Wendy J.

abstract: The Campus Lakes, Oranga and Knighton, were formed about 1969 as a means of draining the wet, swampy land that the University of Waikato was sited on. Since Prof. Wilf Malcolm, (Vice-chancellor, 1985-1994) first expressed concern about the water quality of the Campus Lakes (Kingsbury, 1989), they have been the subject of at least four reports and one thesis. A number of approaches for improving the lake water quality have been tried or recommended, largely without success. The lakes continue to be unsightly with exotic weed growing to nuisance proportions and phytoplankton scums and blooms occurring annually, as well as discoloration from high concentrations of suspended sediments. The indigenous biodiversity values are low due to domination by pest fish and exotic macrophytes.

This report is part of a larger scale recommendation to take an integrated approach towards the management of Oranga and Knighton lakes. The focus of this study was to investigate the possibility of removal of 0.2 m of the nutrient and organic-rich surficial sediments from the two lakes, and disposal of that sediment by spreading it onto the university playing fields. The specific aims of this study were to determine contaminant concentrations (heavy metals and persistent organochlorines) in the sediments and relate these concentrations to soil environmental guideline values for human health with parkland/recreational land use.

text: Sediment removal as a restoration measure for the campus lakes The Campus Lakes, Oranga and Knighton, were formed about 1969 as a means of draining the wet, swampy land that the University of Waikato was sited on. Since Prof. Wilf Malcolm, (Vice-chancellor, 1985-1994) first expressed concern about the water quality of the Campus Lakes (Kingsbury, 1989), they have been the subject of at least four reports and one thesis. A number of approaches for improving the lake water quality have been tried or recommended, largely without success. The lakes continue to be unsightly with exotic weed growing to nuisance proportions and phytoplankton scums and blooms occurring annually, as well as discoloration from high concentrations of suspended sediments. The indigenous biodiversity values are low due to domination by pest fish and exotic macrophytes.

This report is part of a larger scale recommendation to take an integrated approach towards the management of Oranga and Knighton lakes. The focus of this study was to investigate the possibility of removal of 0.2 m of the nutrient and organic-rich surficial sediments from the two lakes, and disposal of that sediment by spreading it onto the university playing fields. The specific aims of this study were to determine contaminant concentrations (heavy metals and persistent organochlorines) in the sediments and relate these concentrations to soil environmental guideline values for human health with parkland/recreational land use.

year: 2008-05

title: Too many Māori and Asian people are drowning – can better cultural understanding reverse the trend?

authors: Wheaton, Belinda

abstract: The article discusses the high rate of drownings in New Zealand, particularly among Māori and Asian communities. It highlights the need for culturally specific water safety education to address this issue. The Asian community, in particular, includes many first-generation migrants who may lack water skills due to their upbringing and fear of water. Overprotectiveness towards children around water is also common among Asian parents. The article emphasizes the importance of providing support and learning opportunities to help Asian migrants develop water skills and feel more comfortable in outdoor activities. Additionally, it mentions the declining water skills among New Zealand children in general and the need for better resourcing of school programs and community initiatives like ActivAsian. Culturally relevant knowledge and education are deemed crucial in changing attitudes and behaviors towards water safety. The article stresses that making New Zealand's beaches and waterways safe for all residents, including migrants, requires targeted funding and a collaborative effort to prevent tragic drowning incidents.

text: Too many Māori and Asian people are drowning – can better cultural understanding reverse the trend? The article discusses the high rate of drownings in New Zealand, particularly among Māori and Asian communities. It highlights the need for culturally specific water safety education to address this issue. The Asian community, in particular, includes many first-generation migrants who may lack water skills due to their upbringing and fear of water. Overprotectiveness towards children around water is also common among Asian parents. The article emphasizes the importance of providing support and learning opportunities to help Asian migrants develop water skills and feel more comfortable in outdoor activities. Additionally, it mentions the declining water skills among New Zealand children in general and the need for better resourcing of school programs and community initiatives like ActivAsian. Culturally relevant knowledge and education are deemed crucial in changing attitudes and behaviors towards water safety. The article stresses that making New Zealand's beaches and waterways safe for all residents, including migrants, requires targeted funding and a collaborative effort to prevent tragic drowning incidents.

year: 2022-12-20