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Jake Mahaffy wins the Orizzonti Award
Monday, 14 September 2015, 10:57 am | Auckland University
The University of Auckland’s Dr Jake Mahaffy’s film Free in Deed has won the Orizzonti Award for Best Film at the 72nd Venice International Film Festival. More >>
Facebook’s effect on how we feel about ourselves
Wednesday, 9 September 2015, 11:05 am | Auckland University
Women in their mid-30s to mid-40s are the most likely to feel dissatisfied with the way they look after using Facebook, a new University of Auckland study shows. More >>
Seminar on the Syrian refugee crisis
Monday, 7 September 2015, 1:57 pm | Auckland University
A seminar at the University of Auckland will explain the plight of Syrian refugees and what steps New Zealand can take in the crisis. Associate Professor Carol Mutch and Dr Jay Marlowe of the University’s Faculty of Education and Social Work will ... More >>
Film maker selected to attend exclusive Venice college
Monday, 7 September 2015, 12:54 pm | Auckland University
University of Auckland graduate Niu Han is one of only 12 filmmakers accepted into the prestigious Venice Biennale College-Cinema. The Beijing based film maker was thrilled but was initially unable to share the great news. “I received the email ... More >>
Free concert of heavenly sounds
Friday, 4 September 2015, 11:26 am | Auckland University
Music lovers will be in heaven at the upcoming concert Sounds Celestial at the Auckland Town Hall this month. More >>
Jaelynn’s video of fun class time wins school top prize
Friday, 4 September 2015, 11:21 am | Auckland University
A 10-year-old girl’s admiration for her teacher has resulted in her winning $5000 worth of computer equipment for her school. Campbells Bay School pupil Jaelynn Kim made the video for the University of Auckland’s #MyTeacherMoment campaign. The ... More >>
Internationally respected audiology at Auckland
Friday, 4 September 2015, 9:50 am | Auckland University
Twenty-five years ago a clinical audiology training programme was established at the University of Auckland – now it is internationally respected with graduates working around the world. In 1990 the University of Auckland set up the Audiology ... More >>
Talented author joins university’s creative writing course
Thursday, 3 September 2015, 9:26 am | Auckland University
To say Auckland teacher and author Phillip Simpson has had a varied and broad career would be an understatement. He completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching at the University of Auckland and has been teaching at Matipo Primary School on the Te Atatu ... More >>
Using maths to meet environmental challenges
Wednesday, 2 September 2015, 11:02 am | Auckland University
Ecological systems on both land and sea face big environmental challenges from human impact but using mathematics is one way to help manage those challenges, says visiting Professor of theoretical ecology Alan Hastings. More >>
Doctors use of self-disclosure positive with patients
Tuesday, 1 September 2015, 12:30 pm | Auckland University
Doctors often use their own experience to enhance communication with a patient during a clinical consultation. These “self-disclosures” were the focus of a recent study led by Dr Bruce Arroll, a Professor of General Practice and Primary Health ... More >>
New study to identify genetic link with obesity and diabetes
Tuesday, 1 September 2015, 9:11 am | Auckland University
The largest ever study to identify genes that predispose New Zealanders to obesity and type-2 diabetes was announced today by the Maurice Wilkins Centre at the annual Queenstown Research Week. Study researchers will analyse up to 500 genes suspected ... More >>
Vitamin D important to protect against bowel diseases
Friday, 28 August 2015, 3:27 pm | Auckland University
Wider use of vitamin D fortified foods and dietary supplements to benefit bowel health, are suggested by new research from the University of Auckland. More >>
Academic to share her work in promoting equality for all
Tuesday, 25 August 2015, 2:22 pm | Auckland University
Professor Cindy Kiro has spent decades improving the academic and social outcomes of young people. Now she will share these experiences in her inaugural lecture at the University of Auckland next month. Professor Kiro (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Hine) was ... More >>
Unconventional take on watercolour awarded hefty prize
Friday, 31 July 2015, 9:36 am | Auckland University
An installation with an unconventional take on watercolour has won an Elam School of Fine Arts student a hefty $10,000 prize. Kathryn Tulloch, from Mt Eden, was awarded the Henrietta and Lola Anne Tunbridge Scholarship last night, at a packed ceremony ... More >>
Facing The Law
Monday, 27 July 2015, 1:53 pm | Auckland University
Teina Pora, Louise Nicholas and four prisoners will feature in a dramatic photographic exhibition to open at the University of Auckland’s Gus Fisher Gallery on Friday 7 August. Organised to mark the 800th anniversary of the signing of Magna Carta, ... More >>
Mediterranean diet benefits men with prostate cancer
Tuesday, 21 July 2015, 4:32 pm | Auckland University
Auckland researchers have found that a Mediterranean-style diet may benefit New Zealand men with prostate cancer. The small-scale pilot study, led by University of Auckland cancer research fellow, Dr Karen Bishop ( from the University’s Auckland Cancer ... More >>
Feminist author speaking at University of Auckland
Thursday, 9 July 2015, 1:40 pm | Auckland University
One of the world’s foremost feminist writers will speak at the University of Auckland later this month. Professor Cynthia Enloe is a Research Professor of International Development, Community, and Environment at Clark University in Massachusetts and ... More >>
Award lets writers take message of poverty in education
Thursday, 9 July 2015, 9:35 am | Auckland University
The University of Auckland’s Dr Vicki Carpenter and the contributors to Twelve Thousand Hours: Education and Poverty in Aotearoa New Zealand have received the NZEALS Visiting Scholar Award, 2015. NZEALS (New Zealand Educational Administration and ... More >>
Including dads in positive parenting programme
Thursday, 2 July 2015, 11:32 am | Auckland University
University of Auckland research has found that including dads in a positive parenting programme adapted to enhance father engagement and teamwork greatly improved the behaviour of children, their own parenting practices, and the family’s overall ... More >>
‘Nanogirl’ Michelle Dickinson wins Blake Leader Award
Saturday, 27 June 2015, 11:28 am | Auckland University
Science advocate Dr Michelle Dickinson has been awarded a Blake Leader Award for outstanding leadership at a ceremony in Auckland. More >>
