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Back to New Zealand for Fulbrighter Emily Cross
Fulbright Alum Emily Cross is heading back to Aotearoa New Zealand 25 years after completing her masters at the University of Otago on a Fulbright award. Emily is returning in 2027 as a Hood Fellow and will be hosted by the University of Auckland. The Ohio-born professor, has worked and
Fast Forward: Future of urban planning – Good Works webinar
Every generation inherits places it did not create and shapes places it will never fully see. The role of planning is to hold that responsibility, especially when the future is uncertain. In this webinar, Fulbright alum and urban planner Megan Couture looks at how planning has evolved over time, the
Listening to the bees: Mahsa McCauley’s AI-powered experience
September 2026 When Dr Mahsa McCauley arrived in North Carolina a year and a half ago on her Fulbright, she expected to spend her time gathering data from beehives. Instead, she found herself becoming a beekeeper. It was winter in Greensboro, and the bees were largely inactive. Collecting data would
Finding his voice – Matthew Kereama
September 2026 For Matthew Kereama, theatre has always been part of his life. Now, as a 2024 Fulbright New Zealand Graduate Award recipient, he is refining his craft at one of the world’s leading performing arts institutions. Matthew is completing a Master of Fine Arts in Stage Directing at Carnegie
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Fast Forward: Future of urban planning – Good Works webinar
Every generation inherits places it did not create and shapes places it will never fully see. The role of planning is to hold that responsibility, especially when the future is uncertain. In this webinar, Fulbright alum and urban planner Megan Couture looks at how planning has evolved over time, the
Living with Earthquakes: Building on Uncertain Ground – Good Works Webinar
Those who live in seismically active regions often ask ‘how likely is an earthquake?’ and ‘how safe will our buildings really be?’ Join Dr Riwaj (Ribu) Dhakal, Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of British Columbia as he talks about living with earthquakes. Using well-documented case studies from
2026 Ian Axford Fellows Report Back Webinar
The recording of this webinar is available on the Hapai Public website here. Hear from this year’s Ian Axford fellow, Dr Christine Pagen, as she reflects on her time in New Zealand and her project with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Christine has been exploring innovative models in
Fulbright NZ online information sessions 2026
Have you always wanted to study or carry out research overseas? A Fulbright Award could take you to a leading institution in the United States. We have a range of awards for graduates, scholars, creatives, professionals and more. Want to know more? We’re holding two online sessions. One for graduates