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Dr. Jess Ponting, pictured left, one of AUIP’s newest faculty to come on board with our programs, has been busy opening The Center for Surf Research at San Diego State University. The Center, which is said to be the first of its kind in the world, launched in September at San Diego State University. The focus, initially, will be studying the impact of…
Continue readingIt doesn’t seem like six weeks ago that the team at AUIP were eagerly anticipating the Rugby World Cup opening ceremony and the beginning of the biggest competition ever to be held in New Zealand. Now here we are approaching finals weekend and our very own All Blacks are in the final against our old rugby foes, France! Since securing the spot in the final by beating…
Continue readingVisitors to New Zealand generally find it a bit strange that we call whitebait a delicacy. The uncooked whitebait are slimy and transparent so it is no surprise that foreigners react with disgust at the thought of eating these tiny fish. Catching the “white gold” is also a tricky business. The most common method of catching whitebait is to use…
Continue readingHigh in the skies of the South Pacific there has been a wondrous sight over the past few weeks. Check out this video that shows the stunning view of the aurora australis which was taken on September 11 as the International Space Station descended over eastern Australia, then changed direction to pass just east of New Zealand. It was created from…
Continue readingAUIP’s destination for this year’s staff retreat has had some Antarctic visitors this week. Several large southern right whales have taken a liking to Akaroa Harbour, sticking around rather than heading north as part of their annual migration. The whales moved into the harbour on Monday and have been sited regularly by the lucky passengers on the Black Cat Cruises…
Continue readingWe at AUIP are always on the lookout for interesting blogs and last week we came across the New Zealand’s Department of Conservation’s (DOC) Blog. For those of you who have not been to New Zealand, DOC is a state sector organization which deals with the conservation of New Zealand’s natural and historic heritage. The blog has a number of categories that were of interest…
Continue readingThe build-up to the 2012 Rugby World Cup has been growing in intensity over the past few days and weeks so it’s hard to believe that the big day is finally here! At 7pm tonight (NZ time) the opening ceremony will begin and it is promised to be an opening ceremony like no other. “It will be spectacular, it will…
Continue readingAs part of our South Queensland program students visit Lady Elliot Island, pictured below, which is known and recognized as an eco resort through a number of procedures and measures they have put in place. So it was quite fitting for the world’s largest solar boat, MS Turanor PlanetSolar to make a stop at Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort on…
Continue readingWhat a tough choice the panel of judges had this year! We had everything from cheeky kangaroos to a church and a few sunsets and beaches thrown in too. It was a very close call this year, but based upon the judging categories of originality, creativity, impact and artistic merit, we are pleased to announce this year’s photo contest winners….
Continue readingHave you participated in one of our study abroad programs in Australia? Feel like heading back? Here is your chance. Make a video about your study abroad experience in Australia and how it has impacted your career, academic prospects or life to help you achieve your goals and you could be in to win two return tickets to Australia. The…
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