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Winners for bio-tech competition announced
Friday, 18 March 2005, 4:33 pm | Auckland University
A machine that monitors the exercise schedules of physiotherapy patients, a landfill cap which helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and a novel treatment for stroke victims are among the winning ideas in The University of Auckland’s Inaugural Chiasma ... More >>
New Focus for University Challenge
Friday, 11 March 2005, 10:22 am | Auckland University
This year’s version of Spark The University of Auckland Entrepreneurship Challenge has a new flavour aimed at encouraging social entrepreneurship. More >>
Researchers Welcome New Equipment
Thursday, 10 March 2005, 4:51 pm | Auckland University
Scientists from research institutions, universities and industry will benefit from two major sophisticated pieces of equipment, worth more than $1 million each, bought by The University of Auckland. More >>
How butterfish "buck the system"
Monday, 7 March 2005, 6:25 pm | Auckland University
Finding out how New Zealand butterfish "buck the system" is the aim of a study by researchers at The University of Auckland's School of Biological Sciences in the Faculty of Science. More >>
Exercise Relieves Chronic Fatigue
Thursday, 3 March 2005, 5:50 pm | Auckland University
A belief that exercise is dangerous for people with chronic fatigue syndrome is holding many back from managing their illness, according to research by The University of Auckland. More >>
Scientists to benefit from new research equipment
Wednesday, 2 March 2005, 8:18 pm | Auckland University
Scientists from research institutions, universities and industry will benefit from two major pieces of equipment, worth more than $1 million each, bought by The University of Auckland recently. More >>
Leading statisticians to honour noted NZ'er
Tuesday, 1 March 2005, 9:57 am | Auckland University
Leading international statisticians will gather in Auckland next month (April 13-14) at a conference to celebrate the career of one of New Zealand's foremost mathematical scientists, Professor Alastair Scott, and to advance research in areas where he has ... More >>
Advocate and Researcher for Maori Health Retires
Thursday, 24 February 2005, 3:27 pm | Auckland University
Leading advocate and researcher for Maori health issues, Professor Colin Mantell, is retiring as head of the department of Maori and Pacific Health at The University of Auckland Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences. More >>
Money Problems Drive Gambling Habits
Wednesday, 23 February 2005, 2:05 pm | Auckland University
The need to win money, and the feeling of being close to winning, as a way out of financial problems have been identified as key factors that cause people to develop gambling problems, a study into why people gamble has shown. More >>
It's not your ordinary atlas
Tuesday, 8 February 2005, 4:27 pm | Auckland University
Rather than an atlas of the world, University of Auckland student Daniel Wichmann has created an atlas with a bit of a difference. More >>
New Fund Benefits Auckland Medical Researchers
Tuesday, 8 February 2005, 8:39 am | Auckland University
Two University of Auckland medical researchers have been awarded funding totalling nearly $1.5 million to conduct collaborative obesity and diabetes research with overseas colleagues. More >>
New Agreement Important For Construction Industry
Friday, 4 February 2005, 3:04 pm | Auckland University
The construction industry in New Zealand is set to benefit from a new agreement between The University of Auckland's Faculty of Engineering, Golden Bay Cement and Pacific Steel. More >>
Students to get a taste of viticulture
Friday, 4 February 2005, 12:44 am | Auckland University
A Waiheke vineyard will provide University of Auckland wine science students with a real taste of what it takes to turn out a fine vintage. More >>
World Expert On Drug Policy And Public Health
Thursday, 3 February 2005, 11:24 am | Auckland University
A world-renowned expert on drug policy, HIV/AIDS and public health history is among keynote speakers at the ninth biennial conference of the Australian Society of the History of Medicine, hosted by The University of Auckland and entitled “Health and ... More >>
Business Education's Triple Crown
Wednesday, 26 January 2005, 11:54 am | Auckland University
The University of Auckland Business School has passed a significant milestone on its path to world-class status with accreditation awarded by the US-based quality assurance scheme AACSB International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of ... More >>
Education Faculty celebrates with fees bursaries
Tuesday, 25 January 2005, 11:23 am | Auckland University
The University of Auckland will award $300,000 in new bursaries to Faculty of Education students this year, to mark the amalgamation with the former Auckland College of Education. More >>
Mathematician to deliver public lecture in Auck
Friday, 21 January 2005, 2:03 pm | Auckland University
The man who created the “Game of Life”, one of the most popular games in existence, will deliver a public lecture at The University of Auckland next week. More >>
Artificial intelligence alive and well
Wednesday, 19 January 2005, 4:41 pm | Auckland University
While statistics students at The University of Auckland are taking a break from studies for summer, their new "teacher" can't wait for the new semester to begin. More >>
Drawings Important Diagnostic Tool for Hearts
Friday, 14 January 2005, 2:30 pm | Auckland University
Simple drawings by heart attack victims of what they believe has happened to their heart may be an important diagnostic tool to aid their recovery, research at The University of Auckland has shown. More >>
Study To Provide Answers For Flood Management
Friday, 14 January 2005, 9:38 am | Auckland University
A University of Auckland PhD study on sand wave formations could ultimately lead to better flood management and a better understanding of river environments. More >>