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Whakawhetu Supports Smokefree Environments for Babies
Monday, 30 May 2011, 2:45 pm | University of Auckland
Whakawhetu will be marking World Smokefree Day this Tuesday 31st May by highlighting how important smoke-free environments are for the health of New Zealand babies. More >>
Budget Leaves Shortfall For Universities
Thursday, 19 May 2011, 7:33 pm | University of Auckland
The University of Auckland appreciates the 2 percent increase in the student tuition subsidy announced in today’s Budget. More >>
Victorious 1987 All Blacks Reuniting to Honour John Drake
Monday, 16 May 2011, 12:56 pm | University of Auckland
The All Blacks who won the inaugural Rugby World Cup in 1987 are holding their first full reunion in October at the business end of the 2011 tournament. More >>
South Korean pianist wins Gala Concerto Competition
Monday, 9 May 2011, 12:37 pm | University of Auckland
Pianist Tina (Inah) Kim was named the winner of The University of Auckland’s Graduation Gala Concerto Competition on Thursday evening. More >>
New smoking cessation product on trial
Friday, 6 May 2011, 9:36 am | University of Auckland
Smokers trying to kick the habit will have a chance to try a new low-cost cessation product as part of a University of Auckland research trial. It is hoped that the product, Tabex, used for decades in Bulgaria and other parts of Eastern Europe might ... More >>
International Visitor to Lecture on Green Economy
Tuesday, 3 May 2011, 3:27 pm | University of Auckland
A senior member of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-HABITAT, will deliver a public lecture at The University of Auckland on the challenges and opportunities of a green economy. More >>
6000 Graduating At Auckland Uni Next Week
Friday, 29 April 2011, 10:27 am | 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 >>
Auckland Academic to Head Influential Organisation
Thursday, 28 April 2011, 11:25 am | University of Auckland
Dr Christopher Tremewan of The University of Auckland has been appointed to head one of the world’s most influential university associations. More >>
PM to open state-of-the art biotechnology facilities
Monday, 18 April 2011, 3:16 pm | University of Auckland
State-of-the art facilities housing New Zealand’s first biotechnology incubator, the Institute for Innovation in Biotechnology, will be opened by Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. John Key in Auckland on Tuesday 19 April. More >>
Auckland Uni Grad Gala Concerto Comp Returns To Auckland
Monday, 18 April 2011, 11:30 am | University of Auckland
The University of Auckland will mark the close of Autumn Graduation Week 2011 with the ever-popular Graduation Gala Concerto Competition. More >>
Ground-breaking discoveries on language evolution
Friday, 15 April 2011, 1:58 pm | University of Auckland
Psychologists from The University of Auckland have just published two major studies on the diversity of the world’s languages in the prestigious journals Science and Nature. More >>
Inside Out Works
Thursday, 7 April 2011, 10:38 am | University of Auckland
Getting smart about workplace safety is the subject of a symposium to take place in Auckland in May, hosted by The University of Auckland's Human Factors Group. More >>
Auckland Mooters Reach World Top Ten
Wednesday, 30 March 2011, 4:44 pm | University of Auckland
The University of Auckland's mooting team has again put in a first class performance at the world’s largest moot court contest held recently in Washington DC. The team of Mitchell Cooper, Max Harris, Lewis Mills and Olga Ostrovsky ranked tenth out of ... More >>
Kiwis Need To Reduce Salt Intake – World Salt Awareness Week
Thursday, 24 March 2011, 3:12 pm | University of Auckland
New Zealanders eat too much salt, and need to reduce their consumption by at least half, says public health expert, University of Auckland Emeritus Professor Robert Beaglehole. More >>
University hosts fundraiser for chamber orchestra
Tuesday, 22 March 2011, 12:27 pm | University of Auckland
A private performance by renowned pianist John Chen or opera singer Morag McDowell; four picture books signed by beloved Hairy Maclary author Lynley Dodd; and a chance to lunch with The University of Auckland’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Stuart McCutcheon—just ... More >>
University of Auckland launches popular Communiqué programme
Tuesday, 15 March 2011, 9:31 am | University of Auckland
The University of Auckland’s School of Architecture and Planning will launch its popular Communiqué Autumn Lecture Series with a showcase of national and international experts that spans professions and disciplines. More >>
Launch of Te Pae Tawhiti: Māori Economic Development
Monday, 14 March 2011, 1:00 pm | University of Auckland
Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga to research Māori economic development Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga will this week launch Te Pae Tawhiti: Māori Economic Development, a major research initiative that aims to optimise Māori economic performance and growth. More >>
Cerebral journey for all ages at annual Brain Day
Friday, 11 March 2011, 9:40 am | University of Auckland
The University of Auckland’s Centre for Brain Research will hold its annual public Brain Day at the University on Saturday 19 March. More >>
Anticancer ‘stealth’ drug proceeds to clinical development
Wednesday, 23 February 2011, 2:53 pm | University of Auckland
The first of an exciting new class of anti-cancer drugs designed in New Zealand will proceed to clinical development in the United States, following the announcement today of a deal between Proacta Incorporated and Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd. (Tokyo). More >>
Electoral suicide if National follows WWG recommendations
Tuesday, 22 February 2011, 4:11 pm | University of Auckland
Today the Welfare Working Group released its report of recommendations about what the government can do to reduce the number of New Zealanders receiving income support. University of Auckland research shows, however, that New Zealanders will not fully ... More >>
