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Parliament’s next top model: simulating elections
Tuesday, 2 August 2011, 11:11 am | University of Auckland
Either National or Labour would have won a clear majority, while the Greens, with the third largest party vote in 2008, would have few or no seats in parliament if recent elections were run under some of the voting systems in this year's referendum. More >>
Auckland University opens doors to traditional art of Samoa
Tuesday, 2 August 2011, 9:39 am | University of Auckland
“While women shall bear children, men shall feel the fire of the tatau”- A Samoan proverb More >>
Architecture for Humanity founder delivers public lecture
Wednesday, 20 July 2011, 2:49 pm | University of Auckland
Cameron Sinclair, founder and “Chief Eternal Optimist” of Architecture for Humanity, will deliver a public lecture as part of his role as International Architect in Residence at The University of Auckland. More >>
Knights in shining armour: not so ideal?
Wednesday, 20 July 2011, 11:55 am | University of Auckland
Suits of armour may have made medieval soldiers feel safe, but modern scientists have found that they were so heavy and constricting they were likely to have limited performance and even influenced the outcome of battles. More >>
Iconic wine estate to become part of Auckland University
Saturday, 16 July 2011, 2:50 pm | University of Auckland
The University of Auckland is positioned to become the Southern Hemisphere’s premium wine science facility thanks to the vision of pioneering Waiheke winemakers Kim and Jeanette Goldwater. More >>
Underground Connection Between New Zealand And Saudi Arabia
Friday, 15 July 2011, 5:41 pm | University of Auckland
Underground Connection Between New Zealand And Saudi Arabia Who knew? Madinah city in Saudi Arabia (aka Medina) is located near a very similar volcanic field to Auckland – and that connection has led to a major collaborative research project between ... More >>
Renowned photographer Catherine Opie in residence
Wednesday, 13 July 2011, 4:17 pm | University of Auckland
Esteemed American photographer Catherine Opie will deliver a public lecture and mount a special exhibition in Auckland as part of her role as an Elam International Artist in Residence at The University of Auckland. More >>
Ultra-cool experiments test fundamental physics
Tuesday, 12 July 2011, 2:14 pm | University of Auckland
An Auckland scientist has tested one of the most fundamental theories in physics to such accuracy that theoretical physicists will now have to race to catch up with the experimental data. More >>
Engineering Rewarding Women
Tuesday, 12 July 2011, 1:59 pm | University of Auckland
The Faculty of Engineering is running an event for high school girls to encourage those who have a flare for maths and science to consider a career in engineering. On Thursday, more than 250 students from 41 secondary schools from across the North ... More >>
Clues on antipsychotic drugs side effects offer hope
Tuesday, 5 July 2011, 2:34 pm | University of Auckland
Weight-gain and diabetes-like symptoms are common side effects of antipsychotic medications, and New Zealand research into the chemical changes involved is raising hope that these effects may be better managed or eliminated. More >>
Distinguished appointment for computer scientist
Monday, 4 July 2011, 12:06 pm | University of Auckland
Distinguished appointment for computer scientist Professor John Hosking, Professor of Applied Computer Science and Director of the Centre for Software Innovation at The University of Auckland, has been appointed Dean of the College of Engineering ... More >>
Rugby in NZ under the Microscope
Friday, 1 July 2011, 3:10 pm | University of Auckland
A series of lunchtime lectures at The University of Auckland, starting on 19 July, will offer historical, cultural and social reflections on the place and future of rugby in this country. More >>
University of Auckland hosts Australasian Computer Music
Tuesday, 28 June 2011, 3:43 pm | University of Auckland
The University of Auckland will next month host the Australasian Computer Music Conference, a role that reflects its place as a leader in the field of electroacoustic music research, scholarship and composition. More >>
Art exhibition explores power of printmaking
Tuesday, 28 June 2011, 3:41 pm | University of Auckland
A forthcoming exhibition at The University of Auckland’s Gus Fisher Gallery highlights the power of printmaking as a medium for social and political critique and commentary. More >>
Whales hunted to near extinction re-colonising NZ
Monday, 27 June 2011, 1:05 pm | University of Auckland
Scientists have discovered that southern right whales, hunted to near extinction in the 19th century, appear to be re-colonising mainland New Zealand calving grounds from a remnant population in the subantarctic Auckland Islands. More >>
Supercomputer network to be launched in Auckland
Thursday, 23 June 2011, 1:13 pm | University of Auckland
A national supercomputer network to boost research on many fronts, from climate change to drug discovery, from nanoparticles to models of the human heart, will be launched tomorrow by the Hon Wayne Mapp at host institution The University of Auckland. The ... More >>
NZ's brightest young minds compete for Brain Bee award
Tuesday, 21 June 2011, 11:07 am | University of Auckland
The annual New Zealand Brain Bee Challenge gets under way this month (28 June) at The University of Auckland More >>
Sleep position could decrease risk of late stillbirth
Wednesday, 15 June 2011, 11:49 am | University of Auckland
Women who go to sleep on their left side on the last night of their pregnancy have a halved risk of late stillbirth compared with women who do not according to findings from The University of Auckland published on bmj.com today. More >>
New Zealand cancer drug to commence clinical trials
Monday, 13 June 2011, 2:33 pm | University of Auckland
A novel cancer drug designed by scientists from The University of Auckland and Maurice Wilkins Centre for Molecular Biodiscovery, and licensed to university spin-out company Pathway Therapeutics, Inc., has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration ... More >>
New Zealand leaders in marine science join forces
Monday, 13 June 2011, 1:19 pm | University of Auckland
The University of Auckland and NIWA have joined forces to establish a Joint Graduate School in Coastal and Marine Science. The school will offer postgraduate degrees in coastal and marine science co-supervised by researchers at the University and ... More >>
