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Children’s Housing Rights Need Urgent Reform
Thursday, 28 November 2024, 2:40 pm | University of Auckland
New Zealand’s laws are failing to protect children’s rights to a stable home, according to Auckland Law School academics. More >>
Drug Company Deal Delivers Hope For Dementia
Saturday, 23 November 2024, 9:51 pm | University of Auckland
New Zealand neuroscientist’s landmark gene therapy deal could pave the way for treatment to halt dementia. More >>
Experts Warn Of Missed Opportunities In Company Law Overhaul
Wednesday, 20 November 2024, 11:52 am | University of Auckland
Experts say, “The government seems focused on tidying up some archaic bits of the Companies Act but has missed the bigger picture: responsible capitalism. We’re in the midst of an economic and environmental crisis, and the reforms fall short ... More >>
Carbon Tax “Best” For Lower Emissions, Economy
Wednesday, 20 November 2024, 10:13 am | University of Auckland
A new study emphasises the value of a carbon tax to effectively decarbonise the economy. More >>
Scientists Develop Tool To Monitor Coastal Erosion In Fine Detail
Wednesday, 20 November 2024, 8:53 am | University of Auckland
“This tool is a game-changer for anyone involved in coastal science or management,” says Professor Giovanni Coco, of the School of Environment. “Online beach monitoring for the whole of New Zealand is now a reality.” More >>
Screentime Rules Reduce Childhood Obesity Risk
Tuesday, 19 November 2024, 5:58 pm | University of Auckland
Researchers recommend families set screentime rules for their children to promote healthier childhoods and reduce the risk of obesity. More >>
Protecting Young Minds With AI
Monday, 18 November 2024, 10:47 am | University of Auckland
Operating like a spell checker for toxic language, a new tool flags potentially harmful messages before they are sent, encouraging users to reconsider their words. More >>
800 Mathematicians Set To Converge On Auckland
Tuesday, 12 November 2024, 3:38 pm | University of Auckland
Post-quantum cryptography, maths communication, AI, and industrial maths are just some of the topics which will feature at the conference, along with a special session on maths education. More >>
Agritech Invention Wins $100k Challenge
Friday, 18 October 2024, 11:21 am | University of Auckland
This year, a cutting-edge agritech solution designed to benefit the health of cows took out first place in the Velocity $100k Challenge. More >>
Auckland University Faculty Takes On Dementia Friendly Challenge
Wednesday, 16 October 2024, 12:03 pm | University of Auckland
‘Working To Be Dementia Friendly’ is a category of Alzheimers NZ’s Dementia Friendly Recognition Programme (DFRP), which formally recognises businesses and organisations that become accessible to people experiencing dementia. More >>
How Can Governments Better Support Migrants?
Tuesday, 15 October 2024, 8:56 am | University of Auckland
A new paper published in the Journal of Political Economy: Microeconomics by University of Auckland researchers Dr Chanelle Duley and Professor Prasanna Gai offers insights into how policymakers can better support migrants and society as a whole. More >>
Super-sized Risk Of Heart Disease
Thursday, 10 October 2024, 4:22 pm | University of Auckland
New Zealand adults are eating, on average, far more salt daily than international recommendations; but, takeaways frequently do not display salt content. More >>
Do Investors Trust AI For Stock Market Predictions?
Wednesday, 9 October 2024, 2:53 pm | University of Auckland
The study, which involved 3,600 US participants, examined responses to S&P 500 stock predictions made by human analysts, AI systems and a combination of both. More >>
University Of Auckland In Top 8 Percent In 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Wednesday, 9 October 2024, 1:20 pm | University of Auckland
There were 2,092 global institutions ranked this year, up 185 from the 1,907 the previous year. But Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland now sits in the top 7.3 percent of universities in the world, up slightly from being in the top 7.9 percent ... More >>
Research Symposium Celebrates Niue’s 50th Anniversary
Wednesday, 2 October 2024, 7:44 pm | University of Auckland
The symposium aims to establish a network of professionals and academic students. It will also highlight Pacific-led research undertaken by Niue academics; showcase the Niue diaspora’s success throughout a range of industries including healthcare, ... More >>
Research Targets End-of-life Decision Making
Wednesday, 25 September 2024, 12:03 pm | University of Auckland
Led by University of Auckland Associate Professor Julie Harrison, the study aims to help older people, their families and clinicians make informed decisions about interventions like surgery or extended hospital stays. More >>
Pro Vice-Chancellor Professor Jemaima Tiatia-Siau Delivers Inaugural Lecture Marking Rise To The Top
Thursday, 19 September 2024, 8:34 pm | University of Auckland
The University of Auckland’s first female Pro Vice-Chancellor Pacific shared with the audience gathered at the Fale Pasifika on 13 September A Voyage of Resilience: Navigating Mental Health, Wellbeing, Heritage, and Academia. More >>
Government Extends Funding For Growing Up In New Zealand
Thursday, 19 September 2024, 11:04 am | University of Auckland
The Growing Up in New Zealand (GUiNZ) study, a comprehensive longitudinal research project that has tracked the lives of more than 6,000 young New Zealanders since 2009, has secured further government funding to continue its work. More >>
#MentalHealth: Study Explores Social Media's Role During Pandemic
Thursday, 19 September 2024, 10:15 am | University of Auckland
In light of Mental Health Awareness week from 23-29 September, a new study offers insight into how social media became a lifeline for mental health-related conversations during the pandemic. More >>
Genetic Testing Provides Answers For Autistic New Zealanders
Thursday, 19 September 2024, 6:27 am | University of Auckland
More than 100 genes are known to cause autism, and scientists are assessing hundreds more as potentially being involved. A genetic cause for autism cannot always be found, but in a substantial percentage of individuals it can be. More >>
