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Six stellar alumni recognised

Monday, 25 February 2013, 10:02 am | University of Auckland

Six internationally celebrated graduates of The University of Auckland, in fields ranging from science and innovation to the visual arts, will be honoured at a gala dinner to be held on Friday 1 March. More >>

University honours leading scientist and innovator

Monday, 25 February 2013, 9:55 am | University of Auckland

Renowned scientist and innovator Dr Jillian (Jilly) Evans, who has led drug development programmes in Canada and the United States, is to be honoured for her contributions to the field. She will receive a 2013 Distinguished Alumni Award from The University ... More >>

Hon Jim McLay receives Distinguished Alumni Award

Monday, 25 February 2013, 9:45 am | University of Auckland

The Honourable Jim McLay LLB 1968 CNZM QSO, a graduate of The University of Auckland’s Law School, receives one of six Distinguished Alumni Awards awarded by the University at a ceremony being held on 1 March. More >>

Engineering Applications Reach Record Numbers

Friday, 22 February 2013, 1:50 pm | University of Auckland

The University of Auckland has received a record 2,283 applications to its Bachelor of Engineering programme, a rise of nine percent from this time last year. This is a trend which has seen the number of undergraduate Engineering students go from 2,213 ... More >>

University of Auckland welcomes rheumatic fever initiative

Monday, 18 February 2013, 11:18 am | University of Auckland

The University of Auckland has welcomed an announcement by the New Zealand and Australian Prime Ministers of funding to investigate potential vaccines against rheumatic fever. More >>

Digital award for adolescent depression therapy

Thursday, 14 February 2013, 9:13 am | University of Auckland

SPARX, an e-therapy for adolescent depression, has won an international digital award from UNESCO’s Netexplo, a ‘global observatory on digital society’. More >>

Research busts myth that “Pākehā” is a derogatory term

Tuesday, 5 February 2013, 11:54 am | University of Auckland

The recurrent myth that the label “Pākehā” is derogatory is challenged by the latest findings from the large scale New Zealand Attitudes and Values Study. The study found generally positive feelings between Māori and New Zealanders of European ... More >>

University celebrates leading architect

Tuesday, 5 February 2013, 11:01 am | University of Auckland

One of New Zealand’s most influential Architects is to receive an award in recognition of his significant contributions to the field. Architect Andrew Patterson has been named as a 2013 Distinguished Alumni by The University of Auckland and will be honoured ... More >>

New Mechanism May Explain Genetic Susceptibility to Diabetes

Monday, 4 February 2013, 3:04 pm | University of Auckland

Maurice Wilkins Centre for Molecular Biodiscovery A Centre of Research Excellence hosted by The University of Auckland More >>

Seventeen Academics Promoted To Professors

Friday, 1 February 2013, 2:32 pm | University of Auckland

Promotion to professor is a mark of distinction. It recognises professional and academic eminence at an international level. More >>

Startling Images Reveal Hidden World

Friday, 1 February 2013, 2:14 pm | University of Auckland

An exhibition on at the Gus Fisher Gallery, which combines art and science, will give the public a rare chance to view matter up close. Art of the Invisible: Exploring the invisible world of nanotechnology presents images from graduate students, who ... More >>

Parents sought for online Triple P Positive Parenting trial

Wednesday, 30 January 2013, 10:58 am | University of Auckland

Parents of children aged 3-4 years who exhibit inattentive and overactive behaviour are sought for a study of the Triple P Positive Parenting Programme. More >>

Acute toxoplasmosis impairs memory and concentration

Tuesday, 29 January 2013, 11:51 am | University of Auckland

Acute toxoplasmosis, an infectious disease carried by cats, may be a much more severe illness than previously understood. More >>

(Potentially) good news for conservation of species on Earth

Friday, 25 January 2013, 9:46 am | University of Auckland

Claims that most species will go extinct before they can be discovered have been debunked in the latest issue of Science, by researchers from The University of Auckland, Griffith University, and the University of Oxford. More >>

New Head of School of Architecture and Planning

Thursday, 24 January 2013, 1:31 pm | University of Auckland

The National Institute of Creative Arts and Industries at The University of Auckland is delighted to announce that Senior Lecturer Elizabeth Aitken-Rose has been appointed Head of the School of Architecture and Planning for a three and a half year term ... More >>

Dame Anne Salmond announced finalist in Awards

Monday, 21 January 2013, 3:37 pm | University of Auckland

Renowned New Zealand author and Distinguished Professor of Māori Studies and Anthropology, Dame Anne Salmond from The University of Auckland’s Faculty of Arts is one of three finalists in the New Zealander of the Year Awards. More >>

Free One-Day Workshop: The Psychology of Psychosis

Thursday, 17 January 2013, 11:33 am | University of Auckland

Professor John Read's last workshop in New Zealand before returning to the UK will summarise the latest research on the psycho-social causes of madness and the efficacy of psychological treatment approaches. John will be joined by clinical psychologist ... More >>