The HoloLens
By Kaitlin Logie, 17th November 2016 What is the Microsoft HoloLens? The Microsoft HoloLens is the first self contained holo-graphic computer! The HoloLens enables the use to interact and engage with digital content and...
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3D Printing and Your Research
By Kaitlin Logie, 17th November 2016. Have you ever wondered whether or not you could visualise research prototypes as a physical 3D object? Well with the help of a 3D printer this is very...
Working in the Unix Shell Environment.
By Kaitlin Logie, 20th October 2016. What do you mean by ‘Unix Shell’? Most of you would be very familiar with graphic user interfaces such as ‘explorer’ on Windows (not to be confused with...
Python. Not as scary as it sounds!
By Kaitlin Logie, 20th October 2016. Python? Never heard of it. Python is a dynamic, object-orientated, interpreted, high-level programming language. It’s high level, built-in data structures and its simple syntax make it a very...
From basic literacy and numeracy to digital literacy on research.
Since we were children, we are in a continuous learning process. During our lives, we move from the basics of speaking and interactions with others to more elaborated knowledge as critical thinking and problem...
ResBaz at The University of Auckland, 7-9th Feb, 2017
The Research Bazaar (ResBaz) is a worldwide festival promoting the digital literacy skills at the center of much modern research. In early February 2017, events will be held at a number of university campuses...
VR and Your Research
By Kaitlin Logie, October 7th 2016. Virtual Reality and Your Research Virtual reality is now reality! Although fairly expensive, major devices such as Oculus Rift, Samsung Gear VR and HTC Vive are hitting the...
Auckland R Users Group
If you are interested in R, there is a local R user group you can join. Auckland R Users Group provides opportunities for local R users to meet each other and exchange knowledge. The...
Python Auckland User Group
If you are interested in Python, look here! Python Auckland User Group provides a chance to you to meet other local Python developers, learners, employers, and enthusiasts of all kinds. All skill levels are...
Python workshop
eResearch community coordinators are running the brand new Python basics workshop. Suitable for people that are new in the programming world and want to know how to start solving problems and having fun with...