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Identifying as Queer in Engineering and Design (Part 2/2)
Hello everyone! Welcome to Part 2/2 of my blog on queer experiences in the Design and Engineering programmes at UoA. Time to talk about the one you (may or may not) have all been waiting for: Engineering! Personally, I’ve found it really interesting to compare and contrast the experiences of...
Identifying as Queer in Engineering and Design (Part 1/2)
Hi everyone! Sophia here with two last posts to end off my time with The Inside Word 🙂 I’ve mentioned this very briefly before, but I identify as queer, and I’d love to talk a bit more about my experiences as a queer person in engineering and design. To include some diverse perspectives, I’ll...
Internship Insights from an Engineering Student
Curious what it's like doing a summer internship or working part-time during the semester? Wondering what's the difference between the two in terms of experience, and which one is ultimately more valuable? You've come to the right place!
Summer School: Who needs sun when you have schoolwork?
Do you like spending your summer indoors, staring at a laptop screen and not socialising with anyone? Do you enjoy...
Some Reasons to be Extra Friendly to Newcomers
Earlier this year, the borders re-opened and the University of Auckland welcomed hundreds of overseas students onto...
Questions My Courses Answered
I know someone who keeps all her textbooks on her shelf even after she finishes a course, so she can have her...
Diversity at Law School
Annette Sykes is one of New Zealand’s pioneers to get tikanga recognised in courts, change judicial and social...
Why You Should Come to Class
A few weeks ago, the Spinoff published an article co-written by some of the law lecturers. They applauded Victoria...