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Engineering heads better by the dozen
Monday, 24 November 2008, 10:13 am | University of Auckland
Twelve heads of top engineering schools in Asia and Australasia will gather in Auckland next week to do what engineers do best – find solutions and build bridges. More >>
Elam student uses art to promote human rights
Thursday, 20 November 2008, 12:45 pm | University of Auckland
Media Release 19 November 2008 Elam student uses internet and contemporary art to promote human rights More >>
World Gathering Of Anthropologists
Wednesday, 19 November 2008, 2:33 pm | University of Auckland
More than 400 anthropologists from around the world will gather at The University of Auckland in December as the Department of Anthropology hosts the largest anthropology conference to date in the southern hemisphere. More >>
Auckland participants wanted for polypill trial
Friday, 14 November 2008, 10:46 am | University of Auckland
A new trial looking at a single pill to prevent cardiovascular disease is starting in New Zealand. More >>
University graduate wins Fulbright award
Wednesday, 12 November 2008, 12:11 pm | University of Auckland
Jessica Rodrigues, a University of Auckland graduate, has been awarded a PhD scholarship worth NZ$350,000 by the Fulbright programme. More >>
Project On Risk From Volcanoes In Auckland
Friday, 7 November 2008, 9:08 am | University of Auckland
A major research project is underway to improve the understanding of the vulnerability of the Auckland region to volcanic eruptions. More >>
Country’s first Associate Dean, Pasifika
Tuesday, 4 November 2008, 10:51 am | University of Auckland
The University of Auckland has appointed New Zealand’s first Associate Dean, Pasifika to the Faculty of Education. Dr Meaola Amituanai-Toloa has taken up the role. More >>
Students selected for inaugural Sky TV internships
Wednesday, 29 October 2008, 2:36 pm | University of Auckland
Five students from the Department of Film, Television and Media Studies’ Sport and Media paper have been selected to become interns at Sky Television. More >>
Emerging electrical and computer research on show
Thursday, 9 October 2008, 10:36 am | University of Auckland
Emerging discoveries in robotics, software and power systems are among the cutting-edge research projects to be displayed to the public for the first time at RED Day. More >>
The genetics of handedness and cerebral asymmetry
Wednesday, 8 October 2008, 9:57 am | University of Auckland
New research is looking at whether being right handed is due to genetics or other factors. More >>
Earthquake engineers scoop international prizes
Tuesday, 7 October 2008, 11:24 am | University of Auckland
The Faculty of Engineering has returned victorious from an international earthquake design competition in Taiwan, where student teams compete to construct earthquake-resistant models of buildings. More >>
What drives evolution?
Tuesday, 7 October 2008, 10:01 am | University of Auckland
Research looking at Antarctic penguins suggests that genetic evolution is not necessarily reflected in an animal’s physical appearance. More >>
School of Music produces Classic Comic Opera
Friday, 3 October 2008, 10:05 am | University of Auckland
The vocal studies department of The University of Auckland's School of Music is embarking on a collaboration with the Opera Factory to mount a student production of Benjamin Britten's Albert Herring. More >>
Research boost for $2.6 billion plastics industry
Thursday, 2 October 2008, 10:46 am | University of Auckland
A national Plastics Centre of Excellence at The University of Auckland's Tamaki Campus will be officially opened by the Prime Minister, Helen Clark, this Friday 3 October at 3pm. More >>
University Award For Outstanding Service
Tuesday, 30 September 2008, 2:42 pm | University of Auckland
This honour, held by only seven others, is for those who "make a unique and valuable contribution to the University". More >>
Bridging sciences, humanities, humanitarianism
Monday, 29 September 2008, 1:57 pm | University of Auckland
Few people bridge the divide between the sciences, the humanities and humanitarianism the way Alan Lightman does. More >>
Portal linking scientists and public
Saturday, 27 September 2008, 1:13 pm | University of Auckland
A venture that will help scientists reduce the time and cost of setting up clinical trials has claimed top prize in the final of the Spark $40K Challenge at The University of Auckland (as at 8pm Friday 26 September). More >>
Artist in Residence response to global problems
Saturday, 27 September 2008, 1:10 pm | University of Auckland
Media release 26 September 2008 Elam Artist in Residence offers practical responses to global problems More >>
Waiheke set to be a leader in recycling
Friday, 26 September 2008, 12:31 am | University of Auckland
Clever thinking by University of Auckland Faculty of Engineering students is set to change the way milk bottles are recycled on Waiheke Island. More >>
Challenge to western lifestyles
Tuesday, 23 September 2008, 11:59 am | University of Auckland
Drastic changes in how we produce and consume are required in order to save the environment from further catastrophic harm. More >>
