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University of Auckland Top in NZ
Wednesday, 8 September 2010, 12:07 pm | University of Auckland
The University of Auckland has once more been ranked as the top university in New Zealand following the publication of the 2010 QS World University Rankings this week. More >>
The Innovation Agenda: Dr. Rick Boven
Tuesday, 31 August 2010, 1:48 pm | University of Auckland
Many people in New Zealand share a desire to see the country improve its economic performance and, hence, create more prosperity for all members of our society. But there is less agreement over how that greater economic performance might be achieved. ... More >>
Finalists chosen for Songwriter of the Year comp
Monday, 30 August 2010, 5:08 pm | University of Auckland
The next wave of New Zealand’s most talented songwriters and performers will be showcased at The University of Auckland’s Songwriter of the Year 2010 competition on 29 September. More >>
Victims of partner violence often speak out
Saturday, 28 August 2010, 3:41 pm | University of Auckland
Over three-quarters of New Zealand women who experienced physical or sexual violence by an intimate partner told someone about the abuse, but nearly half of them did not get the help they sought. More >>
Southern Ocean reveals role in greenhouse gas
Thursday, 26 August 2010, 3:01 pm | University of Auckland
The fossil record from oceans around New Zealand reveals a sudden discharge of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere at the end of the last ice age, raising the possibility that a similar process may occur as a result of global warming. More >>
Pacific bluefin tuna recaptured
Tuesday, 24 August 2010, 9:13 am | University of Auckland
A 300 kg Pacific bluefin tuna that featured in a joint-venture research project conducted off the South Island west coast has been recaptured two years later. The project, funded by University of Auckland, supported by Stanford University and co-ordinated ... More >>
Camouflage exercise in Auckland undergrowth
Friday, 20 August 2010, 12:04 pm | University of Auckland
Paramilitary-styled masks are being constructed in a back room in Central Auckland for an operation in the urban undergrowth. More >>
Mayoral candidates quizzed over urban planning
Thursday, 5 August 2010, 10:43 am | University of Auckland
As the Auckland Mayoral race hots up Super City visions and issues will be in the spotlight with a trio of public events at The University of Auckland. More >>
Bay of Plenty study given extra $1.2 million
Tuesday, 3 August 2010, 2:54 pm | University of Auckland
A University of Auckland project which is focused in the Bay of Plenty has been awarded funding for future investigations. More >>
Hākari Feast Renews Spirit Of Entertainment
Friday, 23 July 2010, 4:52 pm | Nga Pae o te Maramatanga
Hākari, a feast of research and creative activities, will entice communities to explore and advance indigenous performing arts and theatre at a concert in central Auckland on Friday 30th July. More >>
Women Suffer Long Delays for Pregnancy Termination
Friday, 23 July 2010, 2:25 pm | University of Auckland
New Zealand women are, on average, being forced to wait nearly a month to get a termination of pregnancy, according to research conducted at The University of Auckland. More >>
Brain stimulation enhances recovery from stroke
Wednesday, 14 July 2010, 12:18 pm | University of Auckland
University of Auckland researchers have shown for the first time that combining brain stimulation with simple rehabilitation exercises can help people recover arm and hand function several months after a stroke. More >>
Show Of Treasures Mark Diamond Jubilee
Tuesday, 13 July 2010, 5:15 pm | University of Auckland
A rich sequence of images captures the flavour of Elam School of Fine Arts in an exhibition celebrating the 60 years since the School joined The University of Auckland, which opens this week. More >>
Recipients Of Life-Saving Fetal Transfusion Sought
Monday, 5 July 2010, 4:52 pm | University of Auckland
A life-saving blood transfusion technique to treat babies with anaemia while still in the womb was pioneered in NeZ nearly fifty years ago, and now researchers are looking for people who survived as a result of the treatment. More >>
Urban design practices in Fast Forward
Friday, 2 July 2010, 9:27 am | University of Auckland
Cutting edge international architects, Momoyo Kaijima from Atelier Bow-Wow and Hitoshi Abe, are among the speakers lined up for this year’s Fast Forward public lecture series, hosted by the School of Architecture and Planning at The University of Auckland. More >>
Urban design practices in Fast Forward
Friday, 2 July 2010, 9:27 am | University of Auckland
Cutting edge international architects, Momoyo Kaijima from Atelier Bow-Wow and Hitoshi Abe, are among the speakers lined up for this year’s Fast Forward public lecture series, hosted by the School of Architecture and Planning at The University of Auckland. More >>
Major Polypill Trial To Reduce Coronary Risk
Thursday, 1 July 2010, 10:08 am | University of Auckland
The polypill is an idea which was floated in 2003 to help high risk patients to reduce their chance of heart attack or stroke using one capsule per day instead of multiple medications. More >>
Enginuity Day encourages more female engineers
Tuesday, 29 June 2010, 9:46 am | University of Auckland
Senior high school girls will descend on the Faculty of Engineering at The University of Auckland on 1 July for a day of activities designed to boost the numbers of female engineers. More >>
Lecture Series: Journalism’s Future at Stake
Monday, 28 June 2010, 1:00 pm | University of Auckland
Is serious journalism dying? Was it in any good it the first place? What must be done to ensure its survival? More >>
$1.8 Million Gift Benefits Research Centres
Saturday, 26 June 2010, 12:40 pm | University of Auckland
The University of Auckland has been gifted $1.8 million by the Aotearoa Foundation to support postdoctoral fellowships at the Auckland Bioengineering Institute and the Centre for Brain Research. More >>
