Dave Harding, Part 2, Working at Massey University - Manawatu Conversations

Description: Broadcast on Manawatu People's Radio, 1st March 2022, Part 2 of 2. Worked at Massey from 1973 to 2021 aged 78. Type of research, preference for practical applications of chemistry. Past students. Primarily research work until mid-1990s when increased teaching responsibilities. Nature of chemistry research. Changing focus of chemistry towards applications. Water quality increasingly important. Cross-disciplinary approaches. More accurate measurements, better equipment. International links, increase in number of journals, journal rankings. Importance of hands-on training for undergraduate chemistry students. Value of mature students. Running a hostel.