University of Auckland - Latest News [Page 2]
Missing Māori Wood Carvings Found After 200 Years
Tuesday, 20 February 2024, 9:04 am | University of Auckland
Long lost treasured whakairo rākau located in museums across the globe. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2402/a18434f49d32ab464dee.jpeg" width="720" height="402"> Professor Brown visits one of ... More >>
Lasers Will Target Pest Ravaging Honey Bees In University Of Auckland Experiments
Monday, 12 February 2024, 9:28 am | University of Auckland
Tiny lasers stationed at honey bees’ hives will disable and kill varroa mites in experiments aimed at defeating the parasitic pest ravaging bee colonies around the world. Devising a cheap tool for beekeepers to protect bee colonies without using ... More >>
Academics Weigh In On Smith V Fonterra
Friday, 9 February 2024, 9:51 am | University of Auckland
The Supreme Court's decision to advance Michael Smith's climate lawsuit against major polluters marks a significant judicial recognition of climate issues, with University of Auckland law academics highlighting the case’s significance. The ... More >>
Report Supports Changing Rules For Blood Donation
Thursday, 8 February 2024, 11:11 am | University of Auckland
A new report out of the University of Auckland offers evidence that supports allowing more gay, bisexual, takatāpui and other men who have sex with men to donate blood. Three times the current number of gay and bisexual men could donate blood if New ... More >>
New Research On Reducing Early Childhood Obesity
Tuesday, 30 January 2024, 1:05 pm | University of Auckland
In an important step on the road to understanding and preventing childhood obesity, researchers have discovered the nutrients mums receive before and during pregnancy can make a real difference to how much weight their children put on in the first ... More >>
New Zealand High Commissioner To Sāmoa Makes History Twice
Monday, 29 January 2024, 11:37 am | University of Auckland
New Zealand’s incoming High Commissioner to Sāmoa, Si’alei Van Toor, will make history as the first person of Sāmoan heritage appointed to the role and being accredited as New Zealand’s Consul-General to neighbouring American Sāmoa. Born and raised ... More >>
Study Reveals Impact Of Internet Use On Student Test Scores
Friday, 26 January 2024, 10:31 am | University of Auckland
Mobile internet access is hurting student test scores, according to a recent study. The research paper, titled '3G Internet and Human Capital Development', shows that test score declines are most significant among female students, students whose parents ... More >>
Climate Research Takes On Single Greatest Threat To Pacific Region
Tuesday, 9 January 2024, 10:35 am | University of Auckland
With climate change identified as the single greatest threat facing the Pacific, Pacific researchers from Waipapa Taumata Rau, the University of Auckland, are taking bold steps to better understand the population dynamics of the region’s 13 million ... More >>
Kiwi Scientists Investigate Sky-Tower’s Weird Effect
Monday, 8 January 2024, 11:31 am | University of Auckland
When a scientist noticed an odd visual effect of Auckland's landmark Sky-Tower, he decided to investigate. From close-up, Auckland’s Sky-Tower appears short and stumpy, from far-off it seems tall and thin, prompting researchers with an interest ... More >>
Sir Collin Tukuitonga Becomes ISC Fellow And Will Also Head WHO Transition Team
Thursday, 21 December 2023, 8:13 pm | University of Auckland
Sir Collin Tukuitonga (Niue: Alofi) from Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland has been made a Fellow by the International Science Council (ISC). The Associate Professor of population health was recognised for his outstanding contribution to ... More >>
Sir Collin Tukuitonga Becomes ISC Fellow And Will Also Head WHO Transition Team
Thursday, 21 December 2023, 6:06 pm | University of Auckland
Sir Collin Tukuitonga Sir Collin Tukuitonga (Niue: Alofi) from Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland has been made a Fellow by the International Science Council (ISC). The Associate Professor of population health was recognised for his outstanding ... More >>
Mother Of Five Graduates With PhD
Saturday, 16 December 2023, 8:46 am | University of Auckland
Proud graduate and family: Benjamin 17, Amelia 13, Lucy Hardie, Sebastian 19, Oliver 16, Reuben 48, Leon Hardie, 14. Lucy Hardie has graduated with a doctorate based on vaping research, all while raising five kids. A mother of five teenagers this ... More >>
Medical Graduate Has Vision For Making A Difference For Māori
Saturday, 16 December 2023, 8:44 am | University of Auckland
Isaac Samuels Isaac Samuels (Ngaati Hauaa, Ngaati Tuwharetoa) graduated in medicine on 14 December with hopes to improve Māori eye-care. A new medical graduate grew up largely identifying as pākeha, but his koro’s death and the University of Auckland’s ... More >>
Academic Explores Protection Of Reproductive Choices
Wednesday, 13 December 2023, 11:47 am | University of Auckland
We can freeze eggs and sperm, undergo in-vitro, or choose sterilisation or contraception, but if something goes wrong, the path to justice is complicated, says Dr Anna Broadmore. What if your partner lied about contraceptive measures to stop you from taking your ... More >>
University Of Auckland 1st In Oceania And 5th In World For Sustainability
Wednesday, 6 December 2023, 4:47 pm | University of Auckland
University of Auckland highest ranked university in Australasia in world sustainability ranking. Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland has been ranked as first in Oceania and fifth in the world for sustainability in the 2024 QS World University ... More >>
Post-Covid Workplaces: Is The Fun Fading Away?
Saturday, 2 December 2023, 1:06 am | University of Auckland
At home or in the office, workplace fun isn't a one-size-fits-all affair – leaders need to acknowledge that and offer a safe environment, according to a University of Auckland study. Working from home one or more days per week has become a norm ... More >>
Education And Social Work On The Move To City Campus
Friday, 24 November 2023, 1:23 am | University of Auckland
From this month, Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland is now welcoming the Faculty of Education and Social Work from its current location at 74 Epsom Avenue to City Campus in readiness for teaching in 2024. The move to a beautiful, refurbished ... More >>
Research Leader And Antarctica Expert To Join Waikato As Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research
Friday, 17 November 2023, 12:27 pm | University of Auckland
17 November 2023: The University of Waikato has announced the appointment of Professor Gary Wilson to the role of Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research from early next year. Gary is currently Chief Scientist and General Manager Research Strategy & ... More >>
Support For Promising Scientists
Friday, 17 November 2023, 11:03 am | University of Auckland
nvestigations into prevention of brain cancer and understanding the origins of our solar system have seen two scientists from Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland awarded prestigious fellowships. The Royal Society Te Apārangi’s Rutherford Foundation ... More >>
Award Winning Pacific Academic Doesn’t Shy Away From Hard Questions
Friday, 10 November 2023, 6:49 pm | University of Auckland
Sereana Naepi Award winning Pacific academic Sereana Naepi knows well that you can’t make an omelette without breaking a few eggs. Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland recently presented the sociologist with a Research Impact Award for her ... More >>