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Icons Of Power – Revelations Though Ancient Egyptian Art
Monday, 8 April 2013, 10:03 am | University of Auckland
Ancient Egyptians depicted races from other lands as ‘alien’; weaker enemies as inferior, and more respected ones elevated in portrayals, according to a recent book Icons of power by Anthony Spalinger, University of Auckland Professor of Ancient ... More >>
Two Kiwi students receive scholarships to Duke University
Friday, 5 April 2013, 1:46 pm | University of Auckland
Two New Zealand students with a strong desire to effect positive change in the world have won scholarships to the prestigious Duke University in the United States. Wanganui’s James Penn, currently a student at The University of Auckland, and Wellington’s ... More >>
Icons of Power – Revelations though ancient Egyptian art
Friday, 5 April 2013, 1:32 pm | University of Auckland
Ancient Egyptians depicted races from other lands as ‘alien’; weaker enemies as inferior, and more respected ones elevated in portrayals, according to a recent book Icons of power by Anthony Spalinger, University of Auckland Professor of Ancient ... More >>
Endangered whale becoming a regular visitor to New Zealand
Friday, 5 April 2013, 11:56 am | University of Auckland
Scientists have shown that mainland New Zealand has become an increasingly important winter habitat for southern right whales – a population hunted to near extinction in the 19th century – and members of the public have played a critical role in ... More >>
Kiwi students receive Robertson Scholarships
Friday, 5 April 2013, 11:39 am | University of Auckland
Two New Zealand students with a strong desire to effect positive change in the world have won scholarships to the prestigious Duke University in the United States. More >>
Budding economist receives Myers Scholarship
Friday, 5 April 2013, 11:29 am | University of Auckland
A budding New Zealand economist and current B Com/ LLB student at The University of Auckland heads for Cambridge University after being awarded the Sir Douglas Myers Scholarship 2013. More >>
Musical talent on show at Graduation Gala Concert
Thursday, 4 April 2013, 1:25 pm | University of Auckland
Rising stars from The University of Auckland’s School of Music will take to the stage next month for the 7th annual Graduation Gala Concerto Competition at the Auckland Town Hall. More >>
New Technique To Discover Earth-Like Planets
Thursday, 4 April 2013, 8:46 am | University of Auckland
Researchers at The University of Auckland have proposed a new method for finding Earth-like planets and they anticipate that the number will be in the order of 100 billion. More >>
Research examines the significance of Whānau Ora policy
Wednesday, 3 April 2013, 2:51 pm | Nga Pae o te Maramatanga
In new research published this week, the significance of New Zealand’s Whānau Ora policy is examined. The analysis appears in the latest issue of MAI Journal: A New Zealand Journal of Indigenous Scholarship , published by Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga. More >>
Ecological research leads to call to control feral pigs
Tuesday, 26 March 2013, 10:31 am | University of Auckland
University of Auckland research revealing the extent to which feral pigs can disturb forest vegetation and soils has led to a call for the animals to be controlled as a pest in areas of high ecological value. More >>
First President of British Supreme Court hosted
Monday, 25 March 2013, 11:22 am | University of Auckland
The first president of the British Supreme Court, Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers, is being hosted by The University of Auckland’s Law School where he will deliver a public lecture exploring the origin and development of the Supreme Court of the ... More >>
Opportunities for Indigenous Research Support
Friday, 22 March 2013, 2:26 pm | Nga Pae o te Maramatanga
Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga (NPM) is pleased to announce their latest research commissioning round. NPM is a Centre of Research Excellence (CORE) in the field of indigenous development, with three research priorities as follows: Optimising Māori Economic Performance ... More >>
The Makeover – What Do Reality TV Audiences Really Think?
Thursday, 21 March 2013, 11:54 am | University of Auckland
The Makeover – What Do Reality Television Audiences Really Think? A new book on makeover reality television reveals that audiences are fully aware of the manipulation of candidates and viewers, and despite cynicism about the instruction and consumer ... More >>
What do reality television audiences really think?
Thursday, 21 March 2013, 9:56 am | University of Auckland
A new book on makeover reality television reveals that audiences are fully aware of the manipulation of candidates and viewers, and despite cynicism about the instruction and consumer plugs on the shows, remain committed to the possibilities of self-improvement. More >>
Auckland law students head to Hong Kong for competition
Monday, 11 March 2013, 11:59 am | University of Auckland
Auckland law students head to Hong Kong for international competition. Three students from The University of Auckland’s Law School will be representing New Zealand at the Red Cross International Humanitarian Law (IHL) moot competition in Hong Kong ... More >>
Maya End Of The World A Western Invention: Visiting Scholar
Friday, 8 March 2013, 11:32 am | University of Auckland
The University of Auckland Hood Fellow, renowned Central American literary expert and scholar Professor Arturo Arias will dispel myths surrounding the Maya Calendar, and address wider issues for indigenous cultures in a public lecture Tuesday 12th ... More >>
Inaugural Sir James Wallace Creative Writing Award Winners
Thursday, 7 March 2013, 8:51 am | University of Auckland
Sir James Wallace has presented the first Sir James Wallace Masters in Creative Writing Award and scholarships at a ceremony held at The University of Auckland. Margie Thomson, 2012 Masters in Creative Writing graduate, was announced the inaugural award winner, ... More >>
Dame Anne Salmond named New Zealander of the Year
Friday, 1 March 2013, 1:53 pm | University of Auckland
Dame Anne Salmond, Distinguished Professor of Māori Studies and Anthropology from The University of Auckland’s Faculty of Arts, and renowned New Zealand author, has been named New Zealander of the Year. More >>
NZ students win silver: world mediation advocacy competition
Thursday, 28 February 2013, 11:55 am | University of Auckland
The University of Auckland has achieved second place overall in the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Mediation Competition, held in Paris, France in February. This is the first time a New Zealand team has competed in the global ... More >>
Sir James Wallace extends patronage to New Zealand writers
Tuesday, 26 February 2013, 2:24 pm | University of Auckland
Sir James Wallace, renowned patron of the New Zealand arts through The Wallace Arts Trust, will present the first Sir James Wallace Masters in Creative Writing Award (2012), and two scholarships (2013), at an inaugural ceremony at The University of ... More >>
