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Broadening the horizon for biofuels
Thursday, 14 September 2006, 3:19 pm | Auckland University
New Zealand needs to explore novel sources for producing biofuels if they are to play a greater role in meeting our energy needs, according to researchers at the University of Auckland. More >>
Natural protection may reduce brain injury
Monday, 11 September 2006, 12:54 am | Auckland University
The natural protective ability of babies’ brains may provide insights into preventing brain injury during birth, thanks to a grant from US charity March of Dimes. More >>
Graduate School appoints Director of Operations
Friday, 1 September 2006, 10:42 am | Auckland University
Mike Groves will lead the drive to produce world-class business talent as the first Director of Operations at New Zealand’s only Graduate School of Enterprise. More >>
Auckland to Asia: New Zealand Trio takes the stage
Wednesday, 9 August 2006, 3:12 pm | Auckland University
The international spotlight is set to shine on the New Zealand Trio, one of the country's most acclaimed professional chamber music groups. The New Zealand Trio, which took up residency at The University of Auckland in 2004, comprises three artists, each ... More >>
It's time for New Zealand to talk about leadership
Monday, 17 July 2006, 2:35 pm | Auckland University
Are leaders born? If not, can somebody learn to lead? Does New Zealand have its own unique leadership challenges? These are all questions up for debate at The University of Auckland during New Zealand Leadership Week this week. More >>
Palestinian women bear burden of conflict
Friday, 14 July 2006, 3:34 pm | Auckland University
The plight of Palestinian women caught up in the renewed and rapidly escalating conflict in the Middle East will be the subject of a public lecture by a prominent African American law professor at The University of Auckland next week. More >>
Shakespeare shines at The University of Auckland
Friday, 14 July 2006, 10:33 am | Auckland University
Sex, murder, passion, envy, greed, humour, pathos…William Shakespeare wrote it all. For four centuries, his plays and poetry have captured the imagination of students, scholars, spectators and screenwriters alike. How did he do it? Why did he do it? ... More >>
Poetic licence drives poetry day at University
Wednesday, 12 July 2006, 1:12 pm | Auckland University
Poetry will take to the streets, trees, galleries, libraries, escalators, digital screens and airwaves on and around Montana Poetry Day (Friday, 21 July). "It's a chance to bring poetry into public spaces as the semester begins and campus is seething ... More >>
Building bridges to engineering's future
Tuesday, 11 July 2006, 10:17 am | Auckland University
How will engineering change our lives in the future? This question is at the centre of a series of Winter Lectures being held at the University of Auckland to mark the Faculty of Engineering's centenary. More >>
Debate On Child Abuse & Schizophrenia Repeated
Tuesday, 11 July 2006, 8:02 am | Auckland University
On June 14th Dr John Read, Senior Lecturer at The University of Auckland's Department of Psychology, proposed the motion 'This house believes child abuse is a cause of schizophrenia' at a public debate at the Institute of Psychiatry in London on June ... More >>
Students onto a winning football score
Monday, 10 July 2006, 10:49 am | Auckland University
A pocket referee designed by two Computer Software Engineering students at The University of Auckland will take the pain out of analysing soccer matches. Ninos Yacoub and Aiman Alsari from the Faculty of Engineering have designed a Pocket Referee’s Assistant ... More >>
Uni. boasts record number of film festival entries
Monday, 3 July 2006, 4:42 pm | Auckland University
Six films made by current and former students of The University of Auckland’s Department of Film, Television and Media Studies feature in this year’s Auckland International Film Festival (July 13-30). More >>
Children have fun with Incredible Science
Tuesday, 27 June 2006, 3:49 pm | Auckland University
Children and their families will play with slime, come face to face with starfish and tie themselves in knots at next Monday’s Incredible Science day at The University of Auckland. More >>
Marine protected areas not sufficient protection
Friday, 23 June 2006, 12:14 am | Auckland University
Research undertaken at The University of Auckland, and published in the prestigious USA journal Science, shows that worldwide protection of marine habitats is ineffectively managed to retain biodiversity, and many so-called “Marine Protected Areas” are under ... More >>
Violent endings in Matthew’s Gospel
Wednesday, 7 June 2006, 5:52 pm | Auckland University
The annual Pompallier Lecture – hosted this year by the University of Auckland’s School of Theology and the Catholic Institute of Theology – will focus on Christian views of violence. More >>
Software Research Centre launched at University
Monday, 29 May 2006, 4:33 pm | Auckland University
A Centre for Software Innovation launched today at The University of Auckland aims to ensure the University’s expertise in computer science and software engineering is fully applied to a growing industry need. More >>
Earthquake research ensures it’s as safe as houses
Monday, 22 May 2006, 2:08 pm | Auckland University
A new home build by Habitat for Humanity has the added bonus of being one of New Zealand’s most earthquake resistant houses, thanks to the engineering skills of a University of Auckland PhD student. More >>
Fifty-Seven Years Between Auckland Degrees
Saturday, 20 May 2006, 3:14 pm | Auckland University
A New Zealander internationally renowned as a Chinese fiction scholar will receive an honorary Doctor of Literature degree in Auckland next week. More >>
Road Injury: A Big Problem for Global Health
Friday, 5 May 2006, 11:25 am | Auckland University
A major review published today in The Lancet has revealed the enormous burden of road traffic injuries in countries that can least afford to meet the health and economic costs. More >>
University’s Economic Contribution Tops $4 Bn
Wednesday, 26 April 2006, 9:23 am | Auckland University
An economic study released today puts The University of Auckland’s annual contribution to the Auckland region at almost $4.4 billion. More >>
