title: A commentary on coastal research in New Zealand universities

authors: Kench, Paul S.

subjects: coastal geomorpholog

abstract: University research in coastal geomorphology, processes and management has made a major contribution to the fundamental understanding of coastal systems in New Zealand over the past 43 years. This article examines the growth in university-based coastal research since 1964 and discusses the geographical pattern and themes of this research. Data indicate a significant geographical concentration of research effort and focus on a narrow range of research themes. Underlying reasons for these characteristics of New Zealand coastal research are explored and challenges facing university based research are discussed. Such challenges can be overcome through a more coordinated research effort to realize the huge potential to undertake coastal science of national relevance and international significance.

text: A commentary on coastal research in New Zealand universities University research in coastal geomorphology, processes and management has made a major contribution to the fundamental understanding of coastal systems in New Zealand over the past 43 years. This article examines the growth in university-based coastal research since 1964 and discusses the geographical pattern and themes of this research. Data indicate a significant geographical concentration of research effort and focus on a narrow range of research themes. Underlying reasons for these characteristics of New Zealand coastal research are explored and challenges facing university based research are discussed. Such challenges can be overcome through a more coordinated research effort to realize the huge potential to undertake coastal science of national relevance and international significance.

year: 2008

title: Optical measurement of blade edge sharpness

authors: Dredge, Daniel

subjects: Knife

abstract: This research aims to develop a superior way of characterizing knife sharpness. Current successful methods utilize contact destructive testing to develop a measurement protocol for sharpness however; it is in my opinion that testing in this manner, the instantaneous sharpness can never be known. Through-out this work, I investigate what physical properties determine sharpness, how failures occur in knives, the current state of art in knife sharpness testing, and then I seek to develop a new novel way of measuring knife sharpness through optical measurements.

text: Optical measurement of blade edge sharpness This research aims to develop a superior way of characterizing knife sharpness. Current successful methods utilize contact destructive testing to develop a measurement protocol for sharpness however; it is in my opinion that testing in this manner, the instantaneous sharpness can never be known. Through-out this work, I investigate what physical properties determine sharpness, how failures occur in knives, the current state of art in knife sharpness testing, and then I seek to develop a new novel way of measuring knife sharpness through optical measurements.

year: 2018

title: Connections, working collaboratively and health workforce development

authors: Masters-Awatere, Bridgette

subjects: Rangahau Māori

abstract: I was invited to deliver a presentation as part of the Inaugral series of research symposia hosted by the national Maori health authority - Te Aka Whaiora

text: Connections, working collaboratively and health workforce development I was invited to deliver a presentation as part of the Inaugral series of research symposia hosted by the national Maori health authority - Te Aka Whaiora

year: 2023-08-30