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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Help At Hand
Friday, 20 December 2024, 7:50 pm | University of Auckland
How best to support people with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and their whānau is the focus of a new study at Waipapa Taumata Rau University of Auckland. More >>
20 Years On: Has The Supreme Court Delivered?
Monday, 16 December 2024, 10:58 am | University of Auckland
Two decades after its creation, is the Supreme Court hearing the right cases and meeting its statutory objectives? More >>
Sex, Drugs And Terror: A Glimpse Inside Fortified Compounds
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 5:09 pm | University of Auckland
Drawing from in-depth interviews with 36 expatriates, Sam Mackay’s study reveals how fortified compounds, designed to protect employees in hostile environments, introduced additional stressors that compounded expatriates’ already challenging experiences ... More >>
Will Patients Accept AI Brain Scans?
Tuesday, 10 December 2024, 11:06 am | University of Auckland
AI-powered MRIs could cut the potentially toxic dyes used in traditional MRIs by up to 80 percent, but will patients embrace AI-driven brain scans? More >>
Mind’s Ear: Investigating The Sounds In Your Head
Monday, 9 December 2024, 5:06 pm | University of Auckland
Now, as their investigations into the phenomenon continue, the University will host a global conference on sounds imagined in the mind, an event intended not just for scientists but also philosophers, musicians, poets and writers. ‘Mind’s Ear and ... More >>
It’s All About Maths This Week In Auckland
Monday, 9 December 2024, 10:23 am | University of Auckland
The 9-13 December event is a joint meeting of the New Zealand, Australian and US maths societies. More >>
Are We Counting On The Right Evidence?
Sunday, 8 December 2024, 10:41 pm | University of Auckland
What counts as evidence when important decisions are made about social well-being in Aotearoa is the focus of a new study at the University of Auckland. More >>
Cuts To Humanities And Social Sciences Research Will Impact Māori Most
Friday, 6 December 2024, 5:39 pm | Nga Pae o te Maramatanga
Humanities and social sciences are foundational to advancing and nurturing the next generation of Māori scholars. Without this funding avenue, the future for them looks pretty grim. More >>
Better Lighting Could Reduce Falls In Rest Homes
Thursday, 5 December 2024, 11:42 am | University of Auckland
Poor lighting in rest homes contributes to falls, new research finds. More >>
Youth Voices Central To Project Aimed At Better Well-being
Wednesday, 4 December 2024, 11:54 am | University of Auckland
Led by researchers at the University of Auckland, the project wants to inform policies and services that will improve young people’s lives, with the added authenticity of having been co-designed by young people themselves. More >>
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 >>
Māori Academics Take Aim At Royal Society Te Apārangi In Open Letter
Friday, 1 November 2024, 4:56 pm | Nga Pae o te Maramatanga
The academics say that the Royal Society’s proposal lacks a well-founded rationale and that the process has been rushed and top-down in nature. They are seeking a pause in the consultation process to allow for a more transparent and inclusive approach. 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 >>
