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Researchers Shed Light On Vaccine Decisions
Monday, 26 February 2024, 9:50 am | University of Auckland
Research on vaccine hesitancy find the number one fact people want to know is risk of serious adverse effects. Research into vaccine hesitancy finds people’s biggest concern is severe adverse effects, followed by how effective a vaccine is and how ... More >>
Centre For Brain Research And Ngāpuhi Launch Unique Mate Wareware Initiative In Northland
Friday, 23 February 2024, 5:37 pm | University of Auckland
A way forward for aiding mate wareware, or dementia care, within Māori communities In collaboration with Te Hau Ora o Ngāpuhi and Waipapa Taumata Rau - University of Auckland’s Centre for Brain Research (CBR), a first-of-its-kind initiative aimed ... More >>
University Of Auckland Announces Strategic Partnership With Eden Park
Friday, 23 February 2024, 2:03 pm | University of Auckland
Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland has entered into a three-year strategic partnership with the Eden Park Trust to foster greater community connection and create innovative opportunities for research and teaching and learning. “As two iconic ... More >>
Retiring Scholar Lupematasila Misatauveve Melani Anae QSO Leaves Powerful Legacy
Wednesday, 21 February 2024, 5:30 pm | University of Auckland
It was a fitting end for the rebellious teenager who became a renowned Pacific scholar influencing a generation of Pacific people to find their agency and fight against racism. Associate Professor Dr Melani Anae QSO was farewelled at the University of ... More >>
Researchers Shed Light On Christchurch Rebuild Delays
Wednesday, 21 February 2024, 11:00 am | University of Auckland
More than a decade after the 2011 earthquake, Christchurch’s CBD is still home to a few vacant sites, with research shedding light on some of the reasons why. In the journal article, Challenges in post-earthquake recovery of damaged and neglected ... More >>
Missing Māori Wood Carvings Found After 200 Years
Tuesday, 20 February 2024, 9:04 am | University of Auckland
Long lost treasured whakairo rākau located in museums across the globe. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2402/a18434f49d32ab464dee.jpeg" width="720" height="402"> Professor Brown visits one of ... More >>
Lasers Will Target Pest Ravaging Honey Bees In University Of Auckland Experiments
Monday, 12 February 2024, 9:28 am | University of Auckland
Tiny lasers stationed at honey bees’ hives will disable and kill varroa mites in experiments aimed at defeating the parasitic pest ravaging bee colonies around the world. Devising a cheap tool for beekeepers to protect bee colonies without using ... More >>
Academics Weigh In On Smith V Fonterra
Friday, 9 February 2024, 9:51 am | University of Auckland
The Supreme Court's decision to advance Michael Smith's climate lawsuit against major polluters marks a significant judicial recognition of climate issues, with University of Auckland law academics highlighting the case’s significance. The ... More >>
Report Supports Changing Rules For Blood Donation
Thursday, 8 February 2024, 11:11 am | University of Auckland
A new report out of the University of Auckland offers evidence that supports allowing more gay, bisexual, takatāpui and other men who have sex with men to donate blood. Three times the current number of gay and bisexual men could donate blood if New ... More >>
New Research On Reducing Early Childhood Obesity
Tuesday, 30 January 2024, 1:05 pm | University of Auckland
In an important step on the road to understanding and preventing childhood obesity, researchers have discovered the nutrients mums receive before and during pregnancy can make a real difference to how much weight their children put on in the first ... More >>
New Zealand High Commissioner To Sāmoa Makes History Twice
Monday, 29 January 2024, 11:37 am | University of Auckland
New Zealand’s incoming High Commissioner to Sāmoa, Si’alei Van Toor, will make history as the first person of Sāmoan heritage appointed to the role and being accredited as New Zealand’s Consul-General to neighbouring American Sāmoa. Born and raised ... More >>
Study Reveals Impact Of Internet Use On Student Test Scores
Friday, 26 January 2024, 10:31 am | University of Auckland
Mobile internet access is hurting student test scores, according to a recent study. The research paper, titled '3G Internet and Human Capital Development', shows that test score declines are most significant among female students, students whose parents ... More >>
Climate Research Takes On Single Greatest Threat To Pacific Region
Tuesday, 9 January 2024, 10:35 am | University of Auckland
With climate change identified as the single greatest threat facing the Pacific, Pacific researchers from Waipapa Taumata Rau, the University of Auckland, are taking bold steps to better understand the population dynamics of the region’s 13 million ... More >>
Kiwi Scientists Investigate Sky-Tower’s Weird Effect
Monday, 8 January 2024, 11:31 am | University of Auckland
When a scientist noticed an odd visual effect of Auckland's landmark Sky-Tower, he decided to investigate. From close-up, Auckland’s Sky-Tower appears short and stumpy, from far-off it seems tall and thin, prompting researchers with an interest ... More >>
Sir Collin Tukuitonga Becomes ISC Fellow And Will Also Head WHO Transition Team
Thursday, 21 December 2023, 8:13 pm | University of Auckland
Sir Collin Tukuitonga (Niue: Alofi) from Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland has been made a Fellow by the International Science Council (ISC). The Associate Professor of population health was recognised for his outstanding contribution to ... More >>
Sir Collin Tukuitonga Becomes ISC Fellow And Will Also Head WHO Transition Team
Thursday, 21 December 2023, 6:06 pm | University of Auckland
Sir Collin Tukuitonga Sir Collin Tukuitonga (Niue: Alofi) from Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland has been made a Fellow by the International Science Council (ISC). The Associate Professor of population health was recognised for his outstanding ... More >>
Mother Of Five Graduates With PhD
Saturday, 16 December 2023, 8:46 am | University of Auckland
Proud graduate and family: Benjamin 17, Amelia 13, Lucy Hardie, Sebastian 19, Oliver 16, Reuben 48, Leon Hardie, 14. Lucy Hardie has graduated with a doctorate based on vaping research, all while raising five kids. A mother of five teenagers this ... More >>
Medical Graduate Has Vision For Making A Difference For Māori
Saturday, 16 December 2023, 8:44 am | University of Auckland
Isaac Samuels Isaac Samuels (Ngaati Hauaa, Ngaati Tuwharetoa) graduated in medicine on 14 December with hopes to improve Māori eye-care. A new medical graduate grew up largely identifying as pākeha, but his koro’s death and the University of Auckland’s ... More >>
Academic Explores Protection Of Reproductive Choices
Wednesday, 13 December 2023, 11:47 am | University of Auckland
We can freeze eggs and sperm, undergo in-vitro, or choose sterilisation or contraception, but if something goes wrong, the path to justice is complicated, says Dr Anna Broadmore. What if your partner lied about contraceptive measures to stop you from taking your ... More >>
University Of Auckland 1st In Oceania And 5th In World For Sustainability
Wednesday, 6 December 2023, 4:47 pm | University of Auckland
University of Auckland highest ranked university in Australasia in world sustainability ranking. Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland has been ranked as first in Oceania and fifth in the world for sustainability in the 2024 QS World University ... More >>
