The Rutherford Memorial Lecture, New Zealand, 1982 - Rutherford, radio and opto-electronics

1984 ◽  
Vol 393 (1805) ◽  
pp. 193-214 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Memorial Lecture ◽  
X Rays ◽  
Cavendish Laboratory ◽  
Transmission Of Information ◽  
Cathode Ray Tube ◽  
Electrical Effect ◽  
Initial Work ◽  
Personal Reflections ◽  
Effect Of Light

The paper contains some personal reflections on Rutherford as a scientist and as a person. It describes his remarkable initial work on radio in Canterbury College, Christchurch, New Zealand, after the work of Hertz, which was then continued in the Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge. It is likely that Rutherford was ahead of Marconi in 1895. Here also he used the photo-emissive effect (discovered by Hertz) in his work with J. J. Thomson. He then switched in 1897 to X-rays and radioactivity. The paper then returns to the origin of opto-electronics by the dis­covery of the electrical effect of light by E. Becquerel in 1839 ( C. r. hebd. Séanc. Acad. Sci., Paris 9, 145; 561). The development of transmission of information by electrical signals over wires which led to Bell’s telephone in 1876 is outlined, and the discovery of the photo-conductive effect in 1873, which led to an outburst of ideas for television and the first real demonstration by Ayrton & Perry in 1880 ( Jl B. Soc. Arts 29, 468). H ertz’s two discoveries (used by Rutherford), the discovery of the electron by J. J. Thomson, and the invention of the Braun tube in 1897 gave a great boost to the idea of television. The major idea that came from A. A. Campbell Swinton in about 1903 was that the cathode ray tube was the key to successful television. This was published in the epochmaking note in Nature, Lond . in 1908 which laid the foundation for modern television.

Experiences of Implementing a Large-Scale Blended, Flipped Learning Project

2018 ◽  
pp. 3839-3849
Author(s):  
Hazel Owen ◽  
Nicola Dunham
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Flipped Learning ◽  
Tertiary Institution ◽  
Tertiary Institutions ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Aotearoa New Zealand ◽  
Personal Reflections

In the context of ongoing global adoption of all forms of technology eLearning has continued to evolve, informed by a growing body of research. Many schools, tertiary institutions, and other organisations, are implementing a variety of eLearning initiatives, although, frequently it appears the investment does not always equate to more engaged, knowledgeable, skilled learners. Tertiary education in Aotearoa, New Zealand covers all post-secondary education and is analogous to the term Higher Education in other countries. This chapter draws on the implementation of a large-scale blended, flipped learning project at a tertiary institution in Aotearoa, New Zealand. The project (within the Health Science faculty) was driven by a desire to improve student learning experiences, and develop a common semester with a suite of interdisciplinary postgraduate qualifications. The discussion is based on personal reflections, which provide different perspectives of the initial phases, from three participants in the associated study (two of whom are also the authors of this chapter). During the project two key prevalences were observed. The first was an ingrained set of beliefs, often unquestioned, that shaped overall expectations of what an eLearning experience might comprise. Interpretations and implications are discussed using the lens of mindsets to illustrate how beliefs of ‘self' fundamentally influence a person's ability to embrace - and thrive in - a period of change. The second prevalence was a familiarity with large-scale, ‘monolithic' eLearning developments, which translated into discomfort with an agile approach. The overall aim of this chapter is to provide sufficient detail to draw educators and administrators together to apply the recommendations offered, while providing support for 'change agents' - as well as those ambivalent about reform. The authors are keen to highlight how ultimately rewarding, but also emotionally and physically demanding, the implementation of reform can be for those educators on 'the front lines'.

scholarly journals UNIT ROOTS IN LIFE—A GRADUATE STUDENT STORY

2014 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 719-736 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter C. B. Phillips
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Graduate Student ◽  
Initial Conditions ◽  
Unit Roots ◽  
Senior Administrators ◽  
To Come ◽  
Former Teachers ◽  
Personal Reflections ◽  
The University ◽  
Old Friends

On the evening of March 7, 2008, the New Zealand Econometric Study Group Meeting held its Conference Dinner. The venue was the Owen Glenn Building, the spectacular new home of the Auckland Business School and the Department of Economics at the University of Auckland. The meeting was organized by my colleagues, co-authors, and close companions Donggyu Sul and Chirok Han. Chirok did double duty by videotaping the evening, Donggyu coordinated festivities with consummate skill, and we settled in to a memorable evening.Econometricians, old friends, former students, two of my former teachers, faculty, and senior administrators were gathered together to celebrate my 60th birthday. Many had traveled long distances from overseas and navigated busy schedules to come to this event. It was a singular honor. My wife and daughter were with me. Opening speeches from Bas Sharp and John McDermott broke the ice with endearing tales from the past and jokes about some mysterious hole in my vita. I stood at the front table, looked out, and felt a glow of fellowship envelop me. I was fortunate indeed. Life had bestowed many gifts. The warmth of family, friends, and collegiality were at the top of the list. My education and early training in New Zealand were a clear second.What follows is a graduate student story. It draws on the first part of the speech I gave that evening at the NZESG conference dinner. It mixes personal reflections with recollections of the extraordinary New Zealanders who shaped my thinking as a graduate student and beginning researcher—people who have had an enduring impact on my work and career as an econometrician. The story traces out these human initial conditions and unit roots that figure in my early life of teaching and research.

Rutherford Memorial Lecture, 1975 Yarns and spinners: recollections of Rutherford and applications of swift rotation

1978 ◽  
Vol 360 (1702) ◽  
pp. 303-315 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
South Australia ◽  
Close Friend ◽  
Memorial Lecture ◽  
Cavendish Laboratory ◽  
Research Student ◽  
Assistant Director ◽  
Senior Research

The last Rutherford Lecture to be given in Australia was in 1968. It may well be another seven years before there is another, and it is quite likely that your next Rutherford lecturer will not have known him personally, for he died in 1937. That is my excuse for including a few reminiscences as part of my tribute. Many of you will have heard or read about Rutherford from the Governor of South Australia, Sir Mark Oliphant, F. R. S., whose knowledge was that of a close friend and a direct scientific colleague, as an assistant director of research in the Cavendish Laboratory during the 1930s. My much smaller stock of stories comes largely because I was under Oliphant’s immediate charge from 1928 until 1931 when he was a senior research student in the Cavendish Laboratory.

scholarly journals Respiratory Health of Pacific Youth: An Observational Study of Associated Risk and Protective Factors Throughout Childhood (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
El-Shadan Tautolo ◽  
Conroy Wong ◽  
Alain Vandal ◽  
Shabnam Jalili-Moghaddam ◽  
Emily Griffiths ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Lung Function ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Protective Factors ◽  
Respiratory Disease ◽  
Early Life ◽  
Respiratory Health ◽  
Risk And Protective Factors ◽  
X Rays ◽  
Study Results

BACKGROUND Respiratory disease is the third most common cause of death in New Zealand, with Pacific people living in New Zealand bearing the greatest burden of this type of disease. Although some epidemiological outcomes are known, we lack the specifics required to formulate targeted and effective public health interventions. The Pacific Islands Families (PIF) birth cohort study is a study that provides a unique source of data to assess lung function and current respiratory health among participants entering early adulthood and to examine associations with early life events during critical periods of growth. OBJECTIVE This paper aims to provide an overview of the design, methods, and scope of the <i>Respiratory Health of Pacific Youth Study</i>, which uses the overall PIF study cohort aged 18-19 years. METHODS From 2000-2019, the PIF study has followed, from birth, the growth, and the development of 1398 Pacific children born in Auckland, New Zealand. Participants were nested within the overall PIF study (at ages 18-19 years) from June 2018, and assessments were undertaken until mid-November 2019. The assessments included respiratory and general medical histories, a general physical examination, assessment of lung function (forced expiratory volume and forced vital capacity), self-completed questionnaires (St George’s Respiratory Questionnaire, European Quality of Life 5 Dimensions-3 Level, Epworth Sleepiness Scale for Children and Adolescents, and Leicester Cough Questionnaire), blood tests (eosinophils, Immunoglobulin E, Immunoglobulin G, Immunoglobulin A, Immunoglobulin M, and C-reactive protein), and chest x-rays. Noninferential analyses will be carried out on dimensionally reduced risk and protective factors and confounders. RESULTS Data collection began in June 2018 and ended in November 2019, with a total of 466 participants recruited for submission of the paper. Collection and collation of chest x-ray data is still underway, and data analysis and expected results will be published by November 2020. CONCLUSIONS This is the first longitudinal observational study to address the burden of respiratory disease among Pacific youth by determining factors in early life that impose long-term detriments in lung function and are associated with the presence of respiratory illness. Identifying risk factors and the magnitude of their effects will help in adopting preventative measures, establishing whether any avoidable risks can be modified by later resilient behaviors, and provide baseline measurements for the development of respiratory disease in later adult life. The study results can be translated into practice guidelines and inform health strategies with immediate national and international impact. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT DERR1-10.2196/18916

Len Cosson Memorial Lecture. Special Education Policy for Children with Moderate Learning or Behavioural Difficulties in New Zealand: Does “Inclusion” Really Mean “Exclusion“?

1998 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-11
Author(s):  
Keri Wilton
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Education Policy ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
College Of Education ◽  
Memorial Lecture ◽  
Special Educator ◽  
Special Education Policy ◽  
Behavioural Difficulties ◽  
Education Association

This invited Lecture is held at each National Conference of the New Zealand Special Education Association to honour the memory of Len (Leyland Duvalle) Cosson (1933–1987), and is sponsored by the Len Cosson Memorial Trust. Len was a distinguished New Zealand special educator, and at the time of his untimely death he was Principal Lecturer in Special education at Christchurch College of Education. At Christchurch, had established New Zealand’s first special 1‐year training course for teachers in special education; he wrote many influential handbooks and articles aimed at improving teaching practice in special education; and played a major role in the establishment of NZSEA.

Reflections on a journey with Accounting History as an international refereed journal, 1995–2019

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 523-539 ◽  
Author(s):  
Garry D Carnegie
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Interest Group ◽  
Special Interest ◽  
International Leadership ◽  
International Conference ◽  
Accounting History ◽  
Founding Editor ◽  
Consecutive Period ◽  
Personal Reflections ◽  
Looking Back

Accounting History is the journal of the Accounting History Special Interest Group of the Accounting and Finance Association of Australia and New Zealand. My journey as the Founding Editor (1995–2007) and as Joint Editor (from 2008) of the New Series (NS) of Accounting History, as an international refereed journal, commenced on 1 January 1995 and will conclude on 31 December 2019. The first issue of the NS was published in May 1996, with 1995 being devoted to relaunching the journal for international leadership in the field. The journal’s development has been supported by periodic conferences, colloquia and symposia, namely the Accounting History International Conference, the Accounting History Doctoral Colloquium, which was later replaced by the Accounting History International Emerging Scholars’ Colloquium, and the Accounting History Symposium. This contribution provides personal reflections of this journey from 1995 to 2019, a consecutive period of 25 years, and comprises four sections: Introduction, Looking back, Looking ahead and Conclusions.

Gliding in New Zealand

1967 ◽  
Vol 71 (680) ◽  
pp. 544-552
Author(s):  
G. A. Hookings
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Technical Committee ◽  
Second World War ◽  
Early Years ◽  
Civil Aviation ◽  
Memorial Lecture ◽  
Post War ◽  
Technical Basis ◽  
Second World ◽  
Gliding Movement

I am deeply conscious of the honour to the New Zealand gliding movement and to myself as its representative to be asked to deliver the First George Bolt Aviation Memorial Lecture. George Bolt was one of the first New Zealanders to construct and fly his own glider in the early years of this century, and for the remainder of his life he retained an intense interest in gliding, even when deeply involved in increasingly complex powered aircraft. He agreed to become the first Chairman of the Technical Committee of the New Zealand Gliding Association, and as such helped the movement in its struggles to get back into the air after the Second World War. It is thanks to him that the Association was established on a sound technical basis, as the first post-war Director of Civil Aviation made it clear that the New Zealand Gliding Association would not be recognised until a competent Technical Committee was formed.

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