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Students awarded two rare curatorial internships
Friday, 30 August 2013, 11:31 am | University of Auckland
Two Art History students are following their dreams of becoming art curators after they each successfully received a rare a curatorial internship. BA Honours students Nicola Verdon and Chelsea Renshaw have been studying Ian Wedde's Art Writing and ... More >>
Award for best clinical teacher in ophthalmology
Thursday, 29 August 2013, 1:49 pm | University of Auckland
Auckland has one of the best clinical teachers in ophthalmology in the Asia-Pacific region. This week, The University of Auckland’s Head of the Department of Ophthalmology Professor Charles McGhee, was told of his success in being chosen for the International ... More >>
Robot’s face determines user comfort
Thursday, 29 August 2013, 11:43 am | University of Auckland
A recent University of Auckland study has revealed a preference for humanlike features on a robot’s display screen. More >>
Deputy Dean appointed MBIE Chief Science Advisor
Wednesday, 28 August 2013, 4:36 pm | University of Auckland
Professor Jim Metson, Deputy Dean of The University of Auckland’s Faculty of Science, has been appointed Chief Science Advisor for the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE). More >>
University of Auckland Hosts Triple P Parenting Forum
Wednesday, 28 August 2013, 1:50 pm | University of Auckland
Several of The University of Auckland’s greatest experts will share their knowledge in parenting and family issues at a forum to be held next week. More >>
Applications open for prestigious writer’s residency
Friday, 23 August 2013, 4:48 pm | University of Auckland
Writers who want to follow in the success of some of our most successful authors have the opportunity to apply for the sought after University of Auckland Residency at the Michael King Writers’ Centre. More >>
Debating Auckland’s future
Monday, 19 August 2013, 5:45 pm | University of Auckland
Aucklanders will have the chance next month to measure up their mayoral candidates and hear where they stand on vital issues concerning the Supercity, during the Mayoral Debate to be held on 4 September at The University of Auckland. More >>
The magic of wireless power for transportation
Friday, 16 August 2013, 2:15 pm | University of Auckland
For more than two decades The University of Auckland has been at the forefront of developing and commercialising wireless technology. This research has proven that significant wireless power can be transferred over relatively large air-gaps efficiently ... More >>
Talented conductor wins scholarship
Friday, 16 August 2013, 12:22 pm | University of Auckland
Promising young conductor Tianyi Lu has been named as this year’s recipient of the Anne Reid Memorial Trust Scholarship. Valued at up to $20,000 the award will allow the talented musician to travel to the United Kingdom to study at the Royal ... More >>
Launch of new research website mauriOmeter
Friday, 16 August 2013, 12:02 pm | Nga Pae o te Maramatanga
The 5 October 2011 grounding of the MV Rena on Otaiti was acknowledged as the worst environmental disaster in New Zealand’s history. The grounding and subsequent pollution had significant environmental impacts that were experienced in anthropogenic terms ... More >>
Gene links obesity and immunity
Thursday, 15 August 2013, 8:48 pm | University of Auckland
Auckland scientists have discovered a gene that links the immune system with obesity and potentially a new pathway to fight the worldwide obesity epidemic. Researchers from The University of Auckland found that the gene was a vital part of the immuno-metabolic ... More >>
Top risk factors identified for children with influenza
Wednesday, 14 August 2013, 11:33 am | University of Auckland
Auckland medical scientists have helped to identify crucial risk factors for children most susceptible to life threatening infections from the H1N1 influenza virus. Lead study author Dr Stuart Dalziel and senior research fellow Dr John Thompson from The ... More >>
Families contribute to unique study
Tuesday, 13 August 2013, 2:54 pm | University of Auckland
Families in five North Island east coast communities will share their experiences about the end-of-life care of an older family member for a unique community study. More >>
A Different View: Artists address pornography
Monday, 12 August 2013, 5:21 pm | University of Auckland
An exhibition by New Zealand artists at The Gus Fisher Gallery brings together twenty works that illuminate the visual conventions of pornography. More >>
Seminar: political leadership and the Australian election
Monday, 12 August 2013, 5:17 pm | University of Auckland
Professor Brian Costar of Melbourne’s Swinburne University of Technology will present a seminar on Political Leadership and the 2013 Australian Election this Thursday.. More >>
Partnerships signal greater access to R&D for NZ business
Monday, 12 August 2013, 2:28 pm | University of Auckland
Growth and innovation across New Zealand will be strengthened through a partnership announced today. Auckland UniServices Ltd, the R&D consultancy company of The University of Auckland, and three other research organisations have signed a Memorandum of More >>
Unlocking the causes of autism spectrum disorder
Monday, 12 August 2013, 1:23 pm | University of Auckland
Leading scientists from The University of Auckland are working to unlock the causes of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and they’re encouraging people who are affected to take part in their research. More >>
School entranceway wins global award
Friday, 9 August 2013, 2:18 pm | University of Auckland
An architectural project focusing on the promotion of healthy and sustainable eating has won an international award. Melanie Pau, Yusef Patel, and Stefan Panovski from The University of Auckland were awarded a 2013 Bentley Student Design Award for their ... More >>
World renowned philosopher speaks at Robb Lectures 2013
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 4:22 pm | University of Auckland
How do social identities shape our private and public lives? Professor Kwame Anthony Appiah, world renowned philosopher, will explore this and related questions as speaker at this year’s University of Auckland Sir Douglas Robb Lectures. More >>
Neurology and bioengineering research benefit from funding
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 4:16 pm | University of Auckland
The Aotearoa Foundation has pledged more than $2 million support for postdoctoral research fellowships in both neurology and bioengineering at The University of Auckland. More >>
