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National centre for eye research
Tuesday, 29 July 2008, 9:59 am | University of Auckland
A national research centre focussing on eye health and vision will be launched today at The University of Auckland. This vision health and eye research centre will bring together clinicians from throughout New Zealand and scientists in the fields of ophthalmology, ... More >>
How safe is texting while driving?
Friday, 25 July 2008, 11:14 am | University of Auckland
A new study is asking drivers to share their experiences of mobile phone use while driving, in the hope of identifying how common and safe this behaviour is. More >>
Fresh Threats To Academic Freedom
Wednesday, 23 July 2008, 9:44 am | University of Auckland
New Zealand universities are more than mere instruments of economic growth and development, a former vice-chancellor warned in Auckland today. More >>
University trials innovative bins to reduce waste
Monday, 21 July 2008, 2:06 pm | University of Auckland
The University of Auckland is trialling an innovative recycling system across many of its Auckland City buildings where personal rubbish bins are being scrapped in favour of small black cubes. More >>
New opportunity to target kidney cancer
Monday, 21 July 2008, 12:32 am | University of Auckland
Scientists at The University of Auckland and Stanford University School of Medicine, have been working together to develop a new approach to targeting kidney cancer. More >>
Election Bribe At Universities' Expense
Friday, 18 July 2008, 2:44 pm | University of Auckland
The universal student allowance being contemplated by the Government would amount to "an unjustified election bribe", the Vice-Chancellor of The University of Auckland, Professor Stuart McCutcheon, said today. More >>
Excelerator helps Charity CEOs
Thursday, 17 July 2008, 11:51 am | University of Auckland
Twenty CEOs from some of New Zealand’s best known charities will be attending an intense leadership workshop run free of charge by Excelerator: New Zealand Leadership Institute at The University of Auckland Business School during New Zealand Leadership ... More >>
Preventing sudden death in the young
Thursday, 17 July 2008, 11:48 am | University of Auckland
University of Auckland researchers have established a new way to identify gene mutations, which will directly lead to improved diagnosis of those at risk of sudden cardiac death. More >>
Foundation funds $50 million of Auckland research
Wednesday, 16 July 2008, 3:09 pm | University of Auckland
The University of Auckland has received $50 million to fund research in the latest round of government funding. More >>
im/perfection opens at the George Fraser Gallery
Wednesday, 28 May 2008, 4:29 pm | University of Auckland
Elam students find innovative approaches to photography within the context of today’s image saturated environment. Their concerns press at the boundaries of photography and critique the often assumed and much debated “perfection” of the photographic ... More >>
Ongoing monitoring vital for heart attack patients
Wednesday, 21 May 2008, 9:35 am | University of Auckland
Researchers at The University of Auckland have found that monitoring the relaxation capacity of the heart is vital in predicting future problems patients after a heart attack. More >>
Indian champion of animal rights
Tuesday, 20 May 2008, 2:36 pm | University of Auckland
A prominent Indian lawyer and advocate for the rights of wild and domesticated animals will be speaking in Auckland in early June. More >>
Preventing falls important for stroke patients
Friday, 16 May 2008, 12:14 am | University of Auckland
Stroke patients are at high risk of falls and subsequent injuries after leaving the hospital, but prevention programmes may reduce this risk, according to a study by University of Auckland researchers. More >>
Heading International Student Recruitment
Monday, 12 May 2008, 11:21 am | University of Auckland
David Baker, an influential British figure in international education, has been appointed as the new Director of Auckland International at The University of Auckland. More >>
Showcasing Postgraduate Options
Friday, 9 May 2008, 10:59 am | University of Auckland
Around 500 students will be busy exploring postgraduate opportunities at The University of Auckland this coming week. More >>
Local Premiere Of Eric Bogosian's Suburbia
Wednesday, 7 May 2008, 10:02 am | University of Auckland
Following its successful production of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew, the University of Auckland's student-run Stage2 Productions is challenging itself with a contemporary American play about coming of age in the 21st Century – and having ... More >>
Faith, fantasy and barbarians in public lectures
Tuesday, 6 May 2008, 5:03 pm | University of Auckland
Issues of faith and fantasy in the lives and writings of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S.Lewis, and the relationship between Roman Empire and modern-day barbarians will be explored in two forthcoming lectures at The University of Auckland. More >>
TEC appointment welcomed
Saturday, 3 May 2008, 12:12 am | University of Auckland
The University of Auckland has warmly welcomed the appointment of Professor Roy Sharp as the new Chief Executive of the Tertiary Education Commission. More >>
University's Stance Upheld In Good Faith Decision
Thursday, 1 May 2008, 10:33 am | University of Auckland
The Employment Relations Authority has confirmed that The University of Auckland acted in good faith when it simultaneously offered salary increases to union and non-union staff. More >>
Beneficiaries treated like 'second-class' citizens
Tuesday, 8 April 2008, 11:56 am | University of Auckland
It comes as no surprise that the Kiwis Count Survey released today has found low public satisfaction with social assistance services", says Dr Louise Humpage, a sociologist at the University of Auckland. The survey found that only 52% of respondents are ... More >>
