Going bush without phones boosts creativity
Cutting all media access boosts boys' creative thinking and self-esteem.
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Knox College students ban alleged sexist 'awards'
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Auckland University tops rankings on sustainable 'impact' goals
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University of Otago's Law Camp returns, sans jelly wrestling
The University of Otago's Law Camp is back - without the jelly wrestling.
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