Issue 06 – Vol 58.
When does Uni Feel like Uni?
When will it hit? When is it gonna feel like I’m in University? Or is this just what it feels like? Sitting in the Library,...
A Brief History of Time
Stephen Hawking’s A Brief History of Time is the ultimate guide to understanding the universe—or, in my case, realising just how little I actually understand....
Blood of Ink
Hardwood floor sparkles with the touchOf past midnightsThat cascadedWood running thick spilled candle waxOxytocin smears rubbed through thick waved carpet Strike bones and crack heartsHave...
Lectured with Andrea Perry
Nexus talks to Teaching Fellow Andrea Perry who escaped from Victoria University, we assume because Salient is a garbage student magazine (@ us) Film recommendations?...
TEC: Expect funding cuts or increase your EFTS Quigley: Hold my caviar!
The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) is suggesting that some academic institutions shouldn’t rely on cashing as big a cheque unless the institutions start delivering results....
Holi
The recent Holi celebration held at the Waikato University campus Village Green saw an explosion of colour, dance, and festivities for the holiday. The ‘Festival...
Near miss as train crashes into car moments after occupants abandoned the vehicle
(Photo from Stuff.co.nz) Screenshot from Video Footage of the collision Four women were involved in a terrifying near miss after their car stalled on the...
Love Island for Life (Literally)
Are you a struggling influencer? Are you too attractive for dating apps but not attractive enough for Instagram? Are you lonely? If you answered ‘yes’...
A Day In The Life of a 3rd-Year Engineering Student
The lecture theatre is too bright. The lecturer is droning on about some abstract concept, I’m not sure he’s using real words anymore: “orthogonal array”...
Who Teaches the Teacher?
Nexus Editor Toby sat down with Teaching Fellow, Paul Ashman, to discuss his perspective on education. Who taught the teachers that taught teachers how to...
Artful Thinking
Tackling Why The Arts Should Deserve Your Respect “How will you get a job?” “The Arts aren’t an essential area” “STEM is more useful” These...
Presidents’ Column – Issue 06
For nearly all students and at some point along their academic careers, they are faced with the daunting question of what to do next. Some...
Places To Escape Your Failing Grades
Kyoto, Japan Living in Kyoto as a matcha farmer immersed me in Japan’s traditions. The city blends ancient temples with modern life. Mornings spent harvesting...
Sports Centre – Issue 06 Vol. 58
Chiefs vs Blues The Chiefs narrowly scraped to a win over the Blues by one point at Hamilton’s FMG stadium in a nail-biting match for...