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Fellow to discuss NZ Views On Queen Victoria
Wednesday, 1 November 2006, 1:08 pm | University of Auckland
New Zealanders' perceptions of Queen Victoria will be explored next week by The University of Auckland's visiting Hood Fellow, Professor Miles Taylor. Professor Taylor, Chair in Modern History at The University of York (England), will discuss the multiple ... More >>
Keeping a watchful eye on older people
Tuesday, 31 October 2006, 12:04 am | University of Auckland
Researchers at The University of Auckland will be identifying ways for health providers to stay in contact with their registered older clients, in an effort to identify and reduce disability risk. More >>
Elam student recognised in internat'l photo comp
Tuesday, 31 October 2006, 12:02 am | University of Auckland
Thanks to the wonders of the World Wide Web Adam Obradovic, a first-year student at the Elam School of Fine Arts, is one of only seven photographers recognised in an international photography competition. The Microsoft Future Pro Photographer Contest ... More >>
Auckland graduate wins Rhodes Scholarship
Thursday, 19 October 2006, 9:35 am | University of Auckland
A law and commerce graduate from The University of Auckland is one of three Rhodes Scholars from New Zealand chosen for 2007. Selected after interviews with shortlisted candidates at Old Government House in Wellington, Eesvan Krishnan joins an illustrious ... More >>
World renowned choreographer joins Dance Programme
Thursday, 12 October 2006, 2:07 pm | University of Auckland
An internationally acclaimed, Dunedin-born choreographer and researcher will next year join the Dance Studies Programme at the National Institute of Creative Arts and Industries, The University of Auckland. More >>
World Win For Auckland Legal Debating Team
Tuesday, 10 October 2006, 11:33 am | University of Auckland
A University of Auckland team has won a major international mooting contest for the second time in three years. More >>
University of Auckland Robot wins challenge
Wednesday, 4 October 2006, 11:05 am | University of Auckland
A seed-planting robot designed to beautify ‘Gondwanan’ highways secured first place for the University of Auckland at the Warman Design and Build Competition in Sydney, held to award mechanical engineering excellence. More >>
Salmon parasites travel miles for new host
Friday, 22 September 2006, 2:08 pm | University of Auckland
Sea lice, the most harmful parasite in salmon farming, can travel up to 50km to infect a host, suggests research at The University of Auckland. A paper published this week in Trends in Parasitology finds that as few as five lice may result in the death ... More >>
Eminent Maori Figure Mourned
Wednesday, 20 September 2006, 11:15 am | University of Auckland
The University of Auckland has saluted the late Emeritus Professor Sir Hugh Kawharu's contribution to academia and to the wider community. "We mourn the passing of one of Maoridom's most eminent and respected figures who has left such a strong imprint ... More >>
Celebrating graduation with free chamber music
Thursday, 14 September 2006, 12:43 am | University of Auckland
Musicians from The University of Auckland's School of Music Chamber Orchestra will give a free concert at the Auckland Town Hall later this month, as part of the University's spring graduation festivities. More >>
Studies find link between diet and Crohn's Disease
Tuesday, 12 September 2006, 9:23 am | University of Auckland
Nutrigenomics researchers at The University of Auckland have found a potential relationship between Crohn's disease, a disease that causes inflammation of the digestive tract, and diet. More >>
Jared Diamond lecturing in Auckland
Friday, 1 September 2006, 1:59 pm | University of Auckland
Jared Diamond, an eminent American academic who has taken science and human global history to a huge popular readership, will speak in Auckland later this month. He is giving the Sir Douglas Robb Lectures at The University of Auckland on the theme ... More >>
Bar Code opens at Britomart
Thursday, 31 August 2006, 2:44 pm | University of Auckland
If you fancy spending an evening surrounded by innovative architectural installations, pop down to Britomart on Friday 8 September. That’s where students from The University of Auckland have spent the past six weeks creating the Bar Code, an initiative involving ... More >>
Auckland researchers lead asthma breakthrough
Friday, 25 August 2006, 11:05 am | University of Auckland
Allergic diseases, such as asthma, eczema and allergic rhinoconjunctivitis, are on the increase globally, particularly in younger children, says a study from researchers at The University of Auckland. More >>
Drug discovery centre honours pioneer
Friday, 25 August 2006, 9:29 am | University of Auckland
The Maurice Wilkins Centre for Molecular Biodiscovery, a research organisation aimed at developing new drugs for serious disease, was launched today by the Hon Trevor Mallard, Minister for Economic Development. More >>
University appoints first primatologist
Thursday, 10 August 2006, 10:37 am | University of Auckland
A primatologist credited with discovering a new species of monkey has been appointed Lecturer in Biological Anthropology at The University of Auckland. More >>
Builders need to specialise to survive
Wednesday, 26 July 2006, 10:10 am | University of Auckland
‘Jack-of-all-trades’ builders are becoming a dying breed as the New Zealand building industry becomes more reliant on specialisation, according to research by University of Auckland masters student Yadeed Lobo. More >>
Research: antibiotics unwarranted for runny noses
Monday, 24 July 2006, 2:52 pm | University of Auckland
Visiting your doctor with a green runny nose should not be a signal to emerge with a handful of antibiotics. That's the conclusion from a study published this week in the British Medical Journal by two researchers from The University of Auckland. More >>
Six new professors appointed
Wednesday, 21 June 2006, 3:35 pm | University of Auckland
Six academic staff at The University of Auckland have been promoted from associate professor to professor. More >>
University studies physical effects of party pills
Tuesday, 20 June 2006, 9:56 am | University of Auckland
Researchers at The University of Auckland’s School of Pharmacy have begun investigation into the effects that BZP and TFMPP have on the human body, the first in-depth controlled research into these chemicals and their effects. More >>
