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Harmful salt levels drop in Kiwi staple

Monday, 19 September 2011, 9:13 am | University of Auckland

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 Kiwi bakers are leading trans-Tasman efforts to lessen sodium levels in bread according to a paper by researchers in Auckland and Sydney released today. The researchers at The University of Auckland and the George Institute for Global ... More >>

Ship strike killing whales in Hauraki Gulf

Wednesday, 14 September 2011, 10:28 am | University of Auckland

The death of a Bryde’s whale hit by a ship in the Hauraki Gulf highlights the need for more research and greater vigilance on the water, according to University of Auckland marine mammal scientist Dr Rochelle Constantine. More >>

Binge-drinking still on the rise

Monday, 12 September 2011, 10:42 am | University of Auckland

Latest data from New Zealand’s most comprehensive survey of adolescent behaviours shows both promising and worrying trends for kiwi teens according to researchers at The University of Auckland. More >>

Prestigious awards for three top young scientists

Thursday, 8 September 2011, 9:36 am | University of Auckland

Rutherford Discovery Fellowships for New Zealand’s top young researchers have been awarded to Dr Nicholas Shears and Dr Quentin Atkinson from The University of Auckland, and will bring alumnus Dr David Goldstone back to the University from the ... More >>

UN Secretary-General Speaking At University Of Auckland

Friday, 2 September 2011, 1:17 pm | University of Auckland

The Secretary-General of the United Nations, His Excellency Ban Ki-moon, will deliver a public address at The University of Auckland next Tuesday 6 September starting at 12 noon. More >>

Mathematician receives joint NZ-US honour

Friday, 2 September 2011, 12:59 pm | University of Auckland

University of Auckland mathematician Professor Marston Conder has been named the first Maclaurin Lecturer. He will tour United States universities as a visiting speaker in 2012/13 and also give a plenary address to the American Mathematical Society. More >>

Director appointed for New Zealand eScience Infrastructre

Thursday, 1 September 2011, 10:17 am | University of Auckland

Mr Nick Jones from The University of Auckland has been appointed Director of the New Zealand eScience Infrastructure (NeSI), a nation-wide supercomputer network designed to support cutting-edge research. More >>

Free courses for raising confident and competent teenagers

Tuesday, 30 August 2011, 10:48 am | University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is running free parenting programmes for parents of pre-teens and teenagers as part of a research study comparing the effectiveness of two parenting programmes. Joanna Chu, a doctoral student from the Triple P-Positive Parenting Research ... More >>

University and council combine for infrastructure challenges

Friday, 26 August 2011, 1:09 pm | University of Auckland

A new research partnership between The University of Auckland’s Centre for Infrastructure Research (CIR) and Auckland Council is tackling Auckland’s infrastructure and growth challenges. More >>

Photography show captures interdisciplinary explorations

Wednesday, 17 August 2011, 2:14 pm | University of Auckland

Those words epitomise the ethos and practice of Frank Hofmann – photographer, writer, musician and artist – whose interdisciplinary explorations are on display in a forthcoming exhibition at the Gus Fisher Gallery, The University of Auckland. More >>

Storehouse of Expertise to Benefit Manufacturers

Tuesday, 16 August 2011, 4:50 pm | University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is making it easier for the manufacturing and materials sector to tap into its expertise with the creation of a one-stop shop. The Innovative Manufacturing and Materials Programme is being launched by the University Vice-Chancellor ... More >>

Research Director Appointed At Auckland University

Monday, 15 August 2011, 3:13 pm | University of Auckland

World expert in integration of indigenous knowledge and science appointed Research Director, Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga More >>

University of Auckland Pacific students scoop major awards

Wednesday, 10 August 2011, 4:55 pm | University of Auckland

Current and former students from The University of Auckland have scooped all the major awards for the second year running after tonight’s announcement of the 2011 Prime Minister’s Pacific Youth Awards. More >>

Getting spinal injury victims back on their feet

Monday, 8 August 2011, 11:30 am | University of Auckland

New Zealand’s first Spinal Cord Injury Research Unit, dedicated to gaining a better understanding of the causes of disability following injury and to developing new treatments towards a cure, will be launched at The University of Auckland this week. More >>