It was a pleasure to have Lawrence Meredith 🇪🇺, the European Union in New Zealand Ambassador to New Zealand and Deputy Head of Mission, Kevin O’Connell join us on campus this week. Engaging discussions focused on the significance of EU research partnerships and future collaborations.

Interested in improving agricultural sustainability? Don't miss the chance to join Professor Pablo Gregorini as he discusses the creation of ethical and sustainable foodscapes with our productive lands. Register here: blincinnovation.com/upcoming-events

Congratulations to Merriam Toalak, who has completed her PhD on identifying and characterising the pathogen, Phytophthora spp, which will help to prevent tree loss in New Zealand apple orchards. Incredible work!

LU Ecologist Tim Curran uses his famous 'plant barbecue' to check the flammability of plants. Seven years ago, he guided the city council on how to replant the area where the 2017 Port Hills fire began. Now the green firebreak is being put to the test: tinyurl.com/4hpn6ta3

Ryan Redpath, a Ravensdown scholarship recipient from Lincoln Uni, is promoting a resilient future for farming after experiencing the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle on his family farm. Amazing work! tinyurl.com/yc8phkxx

Awesome to see the inspiring story of Black Ferns sisters, Alana and Chelsea Bremner, in the NZ Woman's Weekly. They studied with us, played rugby for Lincoln and Alana completed our famous sports scholarship programme. Iconic! nowtolove.co.nz/lifestyle/care…

Passionate about parks like these students? Our Master of Parks Management is the perfect fit for those looking to elevate their knowledge and management skills. Start this month! Learn more: lincoln.ac.nz/news-and-event…

Vote for the tiny but mighty hobbit psyllid in Entomological Society of New Zealand's Bug of the Year 2024 comp! The species is very special to us, having been named and described by an LU PhD graduate and his supervisor in 2019. Learn more here: lincoln.ac.nz/news-and-event… #BugOfTheYear2024 #LOTR

Congrats to Abolghasem Pashang, who's submitted his PhD thesis, Integrative Dynamics of Action Potential in Axon Initial Segment (AIS) of Neurons: A Novel Computational Model. An amazing achievement! Keen to pursue a PhD of your own? Head here for info: bit.ly/3oJJI15

What a difference a few years can make! Alumnus Sam Swaffield, pictured on the left during his uni days, had a fruitful Lincoln experience that led him to a high-powered role with IHG Hotels & Resorts in Sydney. Learn more here: rb.gy/l6b0x0

LU students Ben Chambers and Hamish Goatley have a burning desire to help others, whether through volunteer firefighting or preparing to grow the rural sector. They both received Gold awards recently for their outstanding service. Story here: lincoln.ac.nz/news-and-event…

We're proud of PhD student Jodanne Aitken, who has co-authored a preliminary study that could go a long way towards helping to protect our precious kea. Learn all about her work here: lincoln.ac.nz/news-and-event…

Excited to announce the launch of the Master of Parks Management, which is unique to the Southern Hemisphere and aims to address an urgent skills shortage. More here: lincoln.ac.nz/news-and-event…

Think milk is just a commodity? Not with Prof Pablo Gregorini's Integrated Health Dairy Farm! His transformative project seeks to provide new tools that put a greater emphasis on the health of the animals, the soil and the farmer. Learn more here: farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/a-d…

The future of sustainable dairy farming is looking brighter than ever, thanks to a new partnership between the South Island Dairying Demonstration Centre (SIDDC) and Fonterra. Learn all about it here: lincoln.ac.nz/news-and-event…

The idea of imperialism may conjure up images of invasion and the military, but did you know the imperialist's toolkit also included accounting? Lincoln researchers have uncovered some fascinating insights: lincoln.ac.nz/news-and-event…

At our next instalment of Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki Lincoln University Excellence Series, we're showcasing Professor Rainer Hofmann's research on using plant diversity and new tech to combat climate change. Join us on Thursday 12 October. Register now! blincinnovation.com/upcoming-event…

Follow in the footsteps of PhD student Marcus Robinson and apply for a doctoral scholarship, which will allow you to pursue your research without worrying about full-time work. Apply by 1 Oct. tinyurl.com/bddev5wa

Celebrate spring with Hanami - a Japanese tradition of cherry blossom viewing.🌸Our English Language students had a great time sharing cross-cultural experiences and appreciating the beauty of spring on campus yesterday. Learn how to do Hanami here: japan-guide.com/e/e2011_how.ht…

How good is Lincoln University in spring though 💙💛