HERA 2023 year in review
This year HERA has increased, initiated and built upon a number of world-leading research programs. These programs reinforce HERA and Aotearoa New Zealand’s leadership in research related to low carbon…
Cameron Henderson’s triumph in engineering at the University of Canterbury
Congratulations to Cameron Henderson, who has been recognised for his outstanding performance in the ENCI436 course at the University of Canterbury and winning a HERA Top Student prize! Navigating…
HERA awards prize for the ‘Best Final Year Student Project’ at the University of Auckland
We recently had the pleasure of awarding Michelle Mahoney and Fraser Longmuir the HERA prize for the best final-year student project related to heavy engineering at the University of Auckland.…
Major international collaboration – HERA and ACM CRC to revolutionise circular design in composites manufacturing and metals
HERA is thrilled to announce an exciting collaboration with Australian Composites Manufacturing CRC to lead the way in digital transformation for Circular Design 4.0. ACM CRC (formally The Sovereign Manufacturing…
Reflecting on 100 podcast episodes for Stirring the Pot!
It is hard to even believe that HERA has made the major milestone of releasing our 100th podcast episode! I recall the moment that we sat in our newly engaged…
AUT Bachelor of Computer & Information Sciences Poster Showcase Highlights Innovation and Creativity
Recently, Holger had the pleasure of attending the Bachelor of Computer & Information Sciences poster showcase event at Auckland University of Technology (AUT). This event is where students present the…
The Research of HERA Foundation Scholarship Recipient, Ahmad Sayadi
Optimising weld sizes/details for enhanced structural performance and cost efficiency – the research of HERA Foundation Scholarship Recipient, Ahmad Sayadi Meet Ahmad Sayadi, a dedicated and enthusiastic PhD student from…
DR AS/NZS 1170.2:2021 Amd 2:2023: A draft is open for commenting
A draft AS/NZS 1170.2:2021 Amd 2:2023, which pertains to Structural design actions, Part 2: Wind actions, is now open for public comments. The comment period commenced on 23/Oct/2023 and will…
Numerical Analysis of Restrained Continuous Steel Columns under Standard Fire
“Steel columns are most likely to expand vertically when subjected to fire, resulting in an increase in internal force within the steel column. Due to material degradation in a fire,…
Cold Forming of Steel before Galvanizing – What to consider
Hot dip galvanizing is a process that involves immersing steel structures or components in molten zinc to provide a protective coating. It is a crucial corrosion protection method for steel…
Call for insight: survey to inform the future of low carbon design in construction
Calling all construction sector participants that have an interest in low-carbon design – we need your insights! As Aotearoa moves towards a low-carbon economy, the building and construction sector (accounting…
Meet our IAG members for our low carbon design research project
We can now announce the members appointed to the Industry Advisory Group (IAG) for the HERA-led project titled “Low carbon design for a changing environment. This HERA project which also…