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Science Gains Funding Through Social Media
Tuesday, 29 May 2012, 11:07 am | University of Auckland
A University of Auckland microbiologist has successfully harnessed the power of social media and the internet to raise money for her scientific research. More >>
Stem cells: hope, hype and progress
Friday, 25 May 2012, 2:04 pm | University of Auckland
For the first time in New Zealand, a unique workshop will bring together scientists and researchers on stem cells, people who have spinal cord injuries and their carers, and the health professionals who provide support. More >>
New Book Showcases Contemporary Art
Tuesday, 22 May 2012, 3:52 pm | University of Auckland
The work of New Zealand’s top emerging artists from Elam School of Fine Arts at The University of Auckland has been published in a new book. More >>
University of Auckland Film School Among World's Best
Tuesday, 22 May 2012, 3:31 pm | University of Auckland
The University of Auckland’s Screen Production Programme (Department of Film Television and Media Studies) has joined the ranks of the world’s best film and television schools. More >>
400 attend South Auckland Charter School Meeting
Tuesday, 22 May 2012, 10:31 am | University of Auckland
Catherine Isaac confused and delighted 400 people at the public meeting held in South Auckland with her announcement last night that there has been no decision to trial charter schools in South Auckland. No region has been settled on and South Auckland ... More >>
Eight hands showcase New Zealand music
Friday, 18 May 2012, 11:41 am | University of Auckland
Estrella - a rare form of piano quartet consisting of two pianos with four pianists - will be showcasing the music of New Zealand’s leading composers during their upcoming UK tour. More >>
Double Honours For Nicholas Rowe
Thursday, 17 May 2012, 10:46 am | University of Auckland
Dr Nicholas Rowe, a senior lecturer in Dance Studies at The University of Auckland, has snapped up two prestigious awards recognising both his teaching and research achievements. More >>
American scholar appointed new Dean of Faculty of Arts
Monday, 14 May 2012, 10:36 am | University of Auckland
Professor Robert Greenberg, a high-ranking academic from the City University of New York (CUNY), has been appointed the new Dean of the Faculty of Arts. He takes up the post in February 2013. More >>
Pianist wins Graduation Gala Concerto Competition
Wednesday, 9 May 2012, 12:37 pm | University of Auckland
South Korean-born pianist Nayoung (Jane) Koo was awarded the top prize at Saturday night’s University of Auckland Graduation Gala Concerto Competition. Jane a Bachelor of Music student at the School of Music performed an exhilarating rendition of Camille ... More >>
Art Goes Back To Basics
Friday, 4 May 2012, 12:35 pm | University of Auckland
A new exhibition by Elam School of Fine Arts Graduates (2005) at the Gus Fisher Gallery challenges viewers to reconsider their expectations and relationship with art. More >>
Auckland Poet Bound For London’s Poetry Olympics
Wednesday, 2 May 2012, 4:13 pm | University of Auckland
The University of Auckland’s Dr Selina Tusitala Marsh is taking part in the largest gathering of the world’s poets in history. More >>
University of Auckland awards commercialisation stars
Wednesday, 2 May 2012, 11:33 am | University of Auckland
Commercialisation Medals to reward and recognise the commercialisation of university research were awarded at a special ceremony at The University of Auckland this evening. More >>
How Mike Rann turned around a ‘basket case’ economy
Tuesday, 1 May 2012, 10:31 am | University of Auckland
The Rt Hon. Mike Rann, former Premier of South Australia, is to give his first public seminar at The University Auckland in his new role as a Visiting Senior Research Fellow in the Political Studies Department. More >>
Nearly 7000 graduating from University of Auckland next week
Friday, 27 April 2012, 2:00 pm | University of Auckland
Central Auckland will take on a celebratory air next week as thousands of graduates and their families converge for The University of Auckland’s Autumn Graduation. More >>
Debate About Childhood Trauma And Schizophrenia Settled
Thursday, 26 April 2012, 3:33 pm | University of Auckland
Researchers at the Universities of Liverpool. Maastricht (Netherlands) and Auckland have found that children who have experienced childhood trauma are three times more likely to develop schizophrenia in later life. The findings, based on analysing 46 ... More >>
New Zealand fast food saltier than European counterparts
Wednesday, 18 April 2012, 4:08 pm | University of Auckland
New Zealand’s fast foods on average contain 8 percent more sodium than comparable foods in the UK and a massive 18 percent more than those in France, as shown in an international study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal . More >>
Study reveals how anaesthesia causes jet-lag
Tuesday, 17 April 2012, 9:49 am | University of Auckland
Researchers from The University of Auckland have discovered why people feel as though they have jet-lag after surgery, and the findings may have implications for post-operative recovery. More >>
Auckland Mooting Team in World Top Four
Tuesday, 3 April 2012, 11:34 am | University of Auckland
The University of Auckland Law School has been placed in the top four in the world’s largest and most prestigious moot court contest. More >>
Release of Draft TPP Text Hailed as “Triumph for Democracy”
Sunday, 1 April 2012, 10:05 am | University of Auckland
The nine parties to the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement (TPPA) negotiations have made a dramatic and unexpected u-turn, agreeing to lift the veil of secrecy on their draft texts and background documents. More >>
Bringing Human Rights to the Forefront
Wednesday, 28 March 2012, 4:00 pm | University of Auckland
What does the growing influence of China and other emerging nations mean for human rights in our region? A Centre that will examine human rights in a changing world is being established at The University of Auckland. More >>
