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Death from cancer more likely in New Zealand
Friday, 15 August 2014, 11:27 am | University of Auckland
Death from cancer more likely in New Zealand Media Release University of Auckland 15 August 2014 More >>
Children’s magazines promoting unhealthy food
Thursday, 14 August 2014, 2:39 pm | University of Auckland
Popular children’s magazines are contributing to unhealthy food marketing to children and adolescents, according to research from the University of Auckland. More >>
First dedicated blood cancer research unit for NZ
Wednesday, 13 August 2014, 2:58 pm | University of Auckland
New Zealand’s first dedicated Leukaemia and Blood Cancer Research Unit was opened at the University of Auckland this week. More >>
Auckland launch of first blood cancer research unit
Tuesday, 12 August 2014, 10:57 am | University of Auckland
New Zealand’s first Leukaemia and Blood Cancer Research Unit will be launched at the University of Auckland today. (Tuesday 12 August, 4.30-5.30pm) More >>
Academic’s research proves the value of gossip in society
Monday, 11 August 2014, 11:13 am | University of Auckland
Rumour, hearsay, tittle-tattle, scuttlebutt, scandal, dirt-whatever the term-gossip is usually considered a naughty indulgence, but what if it actually contributes to political and social processes? More >>
Knowledge exchange on ageing research
Monday, 11 August 2014, 10:50 am | University of Auckland
Research into ageing is the focus of a forum or knowledge exchange to be held at the Tamaki Innovation Campus later this month. More >>
Healthy diet vital for adolescent mental health
Monday, 11 August 2014, 9:41 am | University of Auckland
New Zealand adolescents may need to increase their fruit and vegetable intake and reduce unhealthy options like sugary drinks and takeaways, to protect their mental health. In a recent University of Auckland study, adolescents on a diet high in junk ... More >>
New technologies help people with heart disease
Friday, 8 August 2014, 4:47 pm | University of Auckland
People taking part in cardiac rehabilitation exercise programmes are likely to maintain healthy behaviours for longer with text message and web-based support, according to recent research from the University of Auckland. More >>
Japanese-Kiwi researchers to collaborate on new robotics
Monday, 4 August 2014, 10:35 am | University of Auckland
A new lightweight robotic arm is just one of the projects to be developed under a new collaboration between University of Auckland and Japanese research teams working on robotics and assistive devices for the elderly. More >>
More Maori patients finding ways to access palliative care
Friday, 1 August 2014, 4:25 pm | University of Auckland
Resourceful and resilient Māori patients and their whānau are increasingly finding pathways through the numerous obstacles they face in order to access palliative care as the number of older Maori grows, evidence shows. More >>
Hui fono focuses on culture and creativity
Thursday, 31 July 2014, 10:44 am | University of Auckland
Maori and Pasifika students will tackle the issue of how to integrate culture into their work at an upcoming hui fono in Northland. The students from the National Institute of Creative Arts and Industries at the University of Auckland head North on Friday ... More >>
Immunisation expert to advise global NGO
Tuesday, 29 July 2014, 5:51 pm | University of Auckland
A New Zealand immunisation expert has been invited to join the World Health Organisation’s strategic advisory group on immunisation. More >>
New drowning rescue steps could save lives
Friday, 25 July 2014, 12:49 pm | University of Auckland
A New Zealand researcher from the University of Auckland, Jonathon Webber, is part of an international study team that has come up with a new way to help prevent drowning. More >>
Academic appointed Chief Education Scientific Advisor
Tuesday, 22 July 2014, 1:09 pm | University of Auckland
The University of Auckland has today congratulated Professor Stuart McNaughton for his appointment as Chief Education Scientific Advisor for the Ministry of Education. More >>
Kiwi’s Pacific Ocean reaches Hawaii
Monday, 21 July 2014, 1:59 pm | University of Auckland
Tara Remington’s row across the Pacific Ocean is down to the last 90 minutes. The pair have just past Koko Head on the southeastern side of the Island of Oahu in Hawaii. More >>
Kiwi conquers Pacific Ocean after two-month row
Monday, 21 July 2014, 10:36 am | University of Auckland
Tara Remington has finally achieved her goal of successfully completing the 4000km row across the Pacific Ocean from Los Angeles to Waikiki. “I am with my family and I am on land,” she said excitedly from Hawaii this morning. Tara’s 4000 Km ... More >>
First dementia research clinic for New Zealand
Monday, 21 July 2014, 10:00 am | University of Auckland
Treatment options to help slow the onset and progression of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias will be trialled at New Zealand’s first Dementia Research Clinic, in Auckland later this year. More >>
Kiwi’s Pacific Ocean row will reach Hawaii Sunday evening
Friday, 18 July 2014, 2:51 pm | University of Auckland
Tara Remington’s epic row across the Pacific Ocean is expected to reach land this Sunday evening. More >>
Experts highlight big gaps in healthy food policies
Friday, 18 July 2014, 12:04 pm | University of Auckland
Healthy food policies to promote childhood health and reduce obesity are lacking, according to a report highlighting the policy priorities assessed by an expert panel of more than 50 New Zealand public health professionals, medical practitioners and ... More >>
Fast forward through architecture and planning
Thursday, 17 July 2014, 1:54 pm | University of Auckland
Outstanding practitioners in the fields of architecture, planning and urban design will present their work for discussion and debate at the upcoming Fast Forward lecture series. More >>
