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School PE programme passes the first test
Monday, 23 May 2005, 4:44 pm | Auckland University
A government pilot promoting better physical education in schools has helped schools significantly improve their teaching and has had school-wide benefits, say staff of the Faculty of Education at the University of Auckland. More >>
Reading Recovery tutors look to future
Monday, 23 May 2005, 2:18 pm | Auckland University
Helping the children in Reading Recovery who need longer-term literacy support is a topic under discussion this week at a gathering of the country’s Reading Recovery tutors – those who teach teachers in schools to work with individual children. Reading ... More >>
New Zealand Children Are Going Untreated
Friday, 13 May 2005, 4:16 pm | Auckland University
One in seven New Zealanders have a problem understanding others or being understood by other people. A suspected 120,000 children in New Zealand suffer from some form of difficulty with speech or language. More >>
Departing Dean to Fund Fellowship
Monday, 9 May 2005, 3:33 pm | Auckland University
The University of Auckland Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences Dean Professor Peter Smith will fund a travelling fellowship, as his parting gift to the institution. More >>
Grad Researches Method Of Finding Leaky Buildings
Thursday, 5 May 2005, 10:44 am | Auckland University
The inside story on what is going on behind the walls of NZ homes is no secret to University of Auckland engineering graduate Bryan Holyoake. More >>
Youth Identify Social Suicide Causes & Solutions
Thursday, 28 April 2005, 1:51 pm | Auckland University
An Auckland University survey of nearly 400 young New Zealanders contradicts recent claims that New Zealand’s high youth suicide rate is related to an increase in mental illnesses such as ‘depressive disorder’, and shows that young people see little value ... More >>
Compassion fatigue amongst doctors
Wednesday, 27 April 2005, 2:26 pm | Auckland University
A study is about to be launched by researchers at The University of Auckland’s School of Population Health to determine the prevalence of ‘compassion fatigue’ in young doctors in New Zealand. More >>
International Speaker Series Attracts Top Talent
Wednesday, 27 April 2005, 10:34 am | Auckland University
One of the world’s leading technology forecasters, a lateral-thinking entrepreneur who has been likened to Richard Branson, and an Asian expert advocating a fresh strategy for New Zealand business comprise the lineup for the 2005 New Hemisphere Speaker ... More >>
Auckland University graduate Microsoft’s CFO
Wednesday, 27 April 2005, 10:22 am | Auckland University
Computer software giant Microsoft Corporation has appointed University of Auckland engineering graduate Chris Liddell to lead its global finance organisation. More >>
Auckland Uni Appoints Food Chemistry Professor
Tuesday, 19 April 2005, 9:30 am | Auckland University
The University of Auckland has appointed its first Professor of Food Chemistry to lead research in food sciences in New Zealand. More >>
Cook Islands principals upskilled
Monday, 18 April 2005, 3:06 pm | Auckland University
Cook Islands principals are participating in a leadership programme developed for them by the Faculty of Education at the University of Auckland, along with New Zealand school leaders. More >>
Auckland Uni – Centre for Advanced MRI Opening
Friday, 15 April 2005, 5:41 pm | Auckland University
Medical research and diagnosis in New Zealand will move a step further thanks to a new research facility at The University of Auckland, now home to the country’s most advanced MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) equipment. More >>
Child health research receives shot in the arm
Thursday, 14 April 2005, 4:38 pm | Auckland University
Child health research in New Zealand has received a shot in the arm thanks to the efforts of The University of Auckland and the Child Health Research Foundation. More >>
Transportation issues in the spotlight
Wednesday, 13 April 2005, 5:03 pm | Auckland University
Transportation issues, including Auckland’s traffic woes, will be the focus of a workshop to be held at The University of Auckland next week. More >>
Former PM to discuss NZ’s relationship with Asia
Wednesday, 13 April 2005, 11:39 am | Auckland University
Former New Zealand Prime Minister, the Rt Hon Jim Bolger, whose administration pursued an outward-looking foreign policy especially in the Asia/Pacific region, will deliver a presentation on New Zealand’s relationship with Asia in Auckland next week. More >>
NZ seafood a healthy choice say researchers
Tuesday, 12 April 2005, 4:25 pm | Auckland University
New Zealand seafoods are an excellent source of omega-3 oils which are vital for maintaining our health say researchers from The University of Auckland. More >>
Scholarships for undergraduate study abroad
Tuesday, 12 April 2005, 9:39 am | Auckland University
Three talented young New Zealanders will soon be studying at prestigious universities overseas thanks to the generosity of prominent benefactors. More >>
Hearing the way home – how fish find reefs
Friday, 8 April 2005, 9:53 am | Auckland University
The symphony of underwater clicks, pops and clacks is a powerful navigation tool for juvenile reef fish to find their way home, according to new research conducted by New Zealand scientists from the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research ... More >>
Continuing Education Course - Planning for Death
Monday, 4 April 2005, 12:49 am | Auckland University
For immediate release: 4 April 2005 Continuing Education Course Looks at Planning for Death The concept that planning for death is a “life-freeing experience” will be discussed at a short course being offered by The University of Auckland next month. ... More >>
Hidden costs of sex
Thursday, 31 March 2005, 3:22 pm | Auckland University
An evolutionary biologist at The University of Auckland has answered one of biology’s most puzzling questions, “Why did sex evolve and persist?” More >>
