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University of Auckland joins global network
Friday, 18 June 2010, 4:06 pm | University of Auckland
The University of Auckland has become the only New Zealand member of the Worldwide Universities Network, a network of leading universities focused on international research collaboration. More >>
Physical Education Professor wins Olympic prize
Monday, 14 June 2010, 11:08 am | University of Auckland
An Adjunct Professor of Physical Education at The University of Auckland’s Faculty of Education has won the prestigious International Olympic Committee President’s Prize. More >>
Meeting to build Relations across Pacific
Wednesday, 9 June 2010, 2:30 pm | University of Auckland
The single largest International Relations conference New Zealand has ever hosted is set to begin later this month. More >>
Voice students enact opera with dramatic effect
Thursday, 3 June 2010, 9:08 am | University of Auckland
Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana, usually performed in concert, is being given dramatic treatment by 32 voice class students from The University of Auckland’s School of Music. More >>
Pacific pregnant women who smoke can quit smoking!
Friday, 28 May 2010, 2:01 pm | University of Auckland
Every year on 31 May, the world celebrates ‘World Smokefree Day’. This year the focus is on giving quitting smoking a go, and family and friends supporting those who want to quit. We want to especially support our Pacific pregnant mums to quit ... More >>
Comprehensive study of our children’s future
Wednesday, 19 May 2010, 12:32 pm | University of Auckland
As New Zealanders struggle to understand and their teenagers in the 21st century the Growing Up in New Zealand study promises comprehensive insights into the lives of our young people. The study's findings will ultimately inform policy with in-depth ... More >>
Infrastructure and environment big issues for NZ
Friday, 14 May 2010, 1:32 pm | University of Auckland
The Dean of The University of Auckland’s Faculty of Engineering is hosting a public lecture on New Zealand’s infrastructure and environmental needs. National experts will discuss how industry and researchers are preparing to meet future demands in ... More >>
Initiative gets underway to link uni research
Wednesday, 12 May 2010, 11:07 am | University of Auckland
UniServices, the commercialisation arm of the University of Auckland, is hosting an event to promote university innovation and technology in the health sector on Tuesday 18 May. Six other New Zealand universities will be joining the University ... More >>
Boost for Research, Science and Technology Welcome
Tuesday, 11 May 2010, 4:13 pm | University of Auckland
The University of Auckland and its commercial arm Auckland UniServices Ltd have welcomed the Government’s commitment to research, science and technology revealed by Prime Minister John Key today. More >>
Foreignness Embraced As Key For Design Inspiration
Monday, 10 May 2010, 4:31 pm | University of Auckland
Architects Astrid Klein and Mark Dytham of Klein Dytham architecture (KDa), one of Japan’s most exciting young design firms, will visit The University of Auckland this month for a public lecture. More >>
Up-and-Coming Researchers Recognised
Wednesday, 5 May 2010, 3:13 pm | University of Auckland
Six promising young academics across different disciplines at The University of Auckland have been honoured for their research. More >>
New Zealand engineers concerned about Samoa
Wednesday, 5 May 2010, 11:53 am | University of Auckland
A team of University of Auckland engineers is warning that rebuilding after last year’s devastating tsunami in Samoa could leave villagers exposed to future disasters. More >>
Building Research Strength In Key Areas
Wednesday, 5 May 2010, 9:22 am | University of Auckland
The University of Auckland has announced a major new investment in boosting its research capability in four areas. More >>
Auckland Students To Represent NZ In Poland
Monday, 3 May 2010, 10:58 pm | University of Auckland
A team of University of Auckland engineering students has won a national competition to solve the world’s toughest problems using technology. More >>
Big Numbers for Graduation Week
Thursday, 29 April 2010, 3:19 pm | University of Auckland
Years of hard academic toil will reach a celebratory climax next week when thousands of University of Auckland students graduate. More >>
Spirit Possession in the Pacific explored
Friday, 23 April 2010, 11:19 am | University of Auckland
Spirit Possession, Theology, Identity: A Pacific Exploration, a collection of essays which aims to explore different expressions of spirit possession in Oceania today, will be launched at Old Government House at the end of this month. More >>
Non-proliferation earns international honour
Thursday, 22 April 2010, 4:48 pm | University of Auckland
Internationally renowned commentator and Political Studies lecturer at The University of Auckland, Maria Rublee, has been honoured with a major international award from The International Society for Political Psychology for her new book, Nonproliferation ... More >>
No E-Cigarettes For Australasia
Monday, 12 April 2010, 3:08 pm | University of Auckland
Study proves that Electronic Cigarettes containing nicotine ease cravings, but nicotine e-cigarette cartridges continue to be banned in Australia and New Zealand. More >>
Engineer Is Jewel Of India
Monday, 12 April 2010, 11:01 am | University of Auckland
More than thirty years after leaving Calcutta, a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Auckland has received two of India’s highest honours for ex-residents. More >>
Writer-in-Residence at the Michael King Centre
Wednesday, 7 April 2010, 1:50 pm | University of Auckland
William (Bill) Direen, a writer and well-known figure in New Zealand music circles, has been selected for a six-month residency at the Michael King Writers’ Centre in Devonport from July this year. More >>
