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Scientists Propose System Redesign To Improve Access To Clinical Trials
Wednesday, 14 December 2022, 2:47 pm | University of Auckland
A new system for managing clinical trials in Aotearoa would improve participation across all regions and cultural groups, a new report says. Ensuring that the latest clinical research opportunities, and the healthcare benefits that flow from them, ... More >>
Microplastics In Auckland’s Air Equal 3 Million Plastic Bottles Per Year, Study Suggests
Monday, 12 December 2022, 6:24 am | University of Auckland
Researchers from the University of Auckland calculated that 74 metric tonnes of microplastics are dropping out of the atmosphere onto the city annually, the equivalent of more than 3 million plastic bottles falling from the sky. The study , published ... More >>
Adventures In Nanotechnology... The Case Of The Metallic Snowflake
Friday, 9 December 2022, 9:37 am | University of Auckland
Scientists in New Zealand and Australia working at the level of atoms created something unexpected: tiny metallic snowflakes. Why’s that significant? Because coaxing individual atoms to cooperate in desired ways is leading to a revolution in engineering and ... More >>
Māori Taonga On Display In Stuttgart
Thursday, 8 December 2022, 7:34 pm | University of Auckland
An exhibition of precious Māori taonga, curated by Associate Professor Ngarino Ellis from the University of Auckland and an expert team, is going on display at a German museum for six months. A rare wharenui (meeting house) made by Te Arawa ... More >>
Nationwide Rainbow Survey Sounds Alarm On Mental Health
Thursday, 8 December 2022, 12:19 pm | University of Auckland
Coordinated action across key areas of rainbow young people’s lives is needed to ensure they are not only safe but can thrive, according to the first national survey of rainbow youth in Aotearoa. Led by Dr John Fenaughty, a senior lecturer ... More >>
Waipapa Taumata Rau To Host Its First Mātauranga Māori Symposium
Thursday, 24 November 2022, 7:02 pm | University of Auckland
Ruia ngā kākano i Te Moana Nui a Kiwa. Wherahia ki Te Moana Rongonui, herea ngā waka maha ki a Tāne-Nui-a-Rangi, te manawa whenua o Waipapa Taumata Rau. Whakapiri mai ki Waipapa Marae ki tēnei hui nui whakaharahara, ko te whakanui i ngā Mātauranga ... More >>
Researchers Investigate The Feasibility Of Wireless In-lane Charging On SH1
Tuesday, 22 November 2022, 1:05 pm | University of Auckland
University of Auckland researchers are accelerating the drive towards more sustainable travel, investigating the feasibility of wireless in-lane charging for electric vehicles. The impact of wireless electric vehicle (EV) charging pads on a section of Auckland ... More >>
Constitutional Kōrero Takes Off In Tāmaki Makaurau
Tuesday, 22 November 2022, 10:05 am | University of Auckland
Experts from around the world are coming together at the University of Auckland this week to discuss arguments and options for constitutional transformation to realise Māori rights within te Tiriti o Waitangi, He Whakaputanga and the UN Declaration ... More >>
University Of Auckland Inventors’ Fund Doubles To $40m
Thursday, 17 November 2022, 2:49 pm | University of Auckland
A fund to accelerate the development of Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland start-ups and research with commercial potential is doubling in size. The University of Auckland Inventors’ Fund, which is managed by UniServices, the University’s ... More >>
Study Finds Inconsistent Compliance With OIA
Monday, 14 November 2022, 10:42 am | University of Auckland
Research exploring ministerial compliance with the Official Information Act (OIA) has revealed some concerning practices. A survey at the highest levels of government has found that compliance with the Official Information Act is not consistent across ... More >>
Flu Jab Protects Against Serious Birth Harms
Friday, 11 November 2022, 7:07 pm | University of Auckland
Kiwi scientists find flu jab protects against stillbirths, premature delivery and low birthweight babies. A large study of Kiwi women hospitalised with influenza shows those who are vaccinated have a reduced risk of stillbirths, premature delivery and ... More >>
Flu Jab Protects Against Serious Birth Harms
Friday, 11 November 2022, 5:46 pm | University of Auckland
Vaccinologist Associate Professor Helen Petousis-Harris Kiwi scientists find flu jab protects against stillbirths, premature delivery and low birthweight babies. A large study of Kiwi women hospitalised with influenza shows those who are vaccinated ... More >>
Black Ferns' Style Of Play Capturing Hearts And Minds
Monday, 7 November 2022, 7:10 pm | University of Auckland
University of Auckland Professor Toni Bruce has been studying the meaning of men’s Rugby World Cups to New Zealanders since 2007. This year, she turned her gaze on the women’s Rugby World Cup and already has some interesting findings. As well ... More >>
Project Funded To Trial ‘bike Or Scoot And Ride’ Rather Than Park And Ride
Monday, 7 November 2022, 9:24 am | University of Auckland
Researchers at the School of Architecture and Planning at the University of Auckland have received Waka Kotahi Innovation funding for a project that aims to encourage suburban commuters to use scooters, bikes and e-bikes to connect to public transport, ... More >>
Eye Drops Set To Replace Surgery For Common Eye Condition
Friday, 4 November 2022, 5:53 pm | University of Auckland
L-R Professor Trevor Sherwin, Carol Greene, Professor Colin Green, Ophthalmology Department, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland. New University of Auckland spin-out aims to treat eye disease keratoconus ... More >>
Robot Scissors Snip Ribbon At Tech Hub Launch
Friday, 4 November 2022, 1:05 pm | University of Auckland
The Business School officially unleashed the 5G-powered technology hub Te Ahi Hangarau powered by Vodafone at a launch event this week. The hub is already helping to spark innovative ideas by enabling students to harness emerging technologies thanks to ... More >>
Climate Change To Alter Heights Of New Zealand Waves, Modelling Shows
Friday, 4 November 2022, 6:12 am | University of Auckland
Climate change may reduce the heights of New Zealand’s waves from today’s levels in autumn and summer and increase wave heights in spring and winter, according to modelling by University of Auckland scientist Dr João Albuquerque. Overall, waves ... More >>
How Well Are Māori Doing Amidst The Te Reo Boom?
Thursday, 3 November 2022, 12:33 pm | University of Auckland
Dr Kiri Dell has been awarded a Marsden Fast-Start grant to analyse Māori well-being in relation to efforts to normalise te reo. How are Māori interacting with te reo revitalisation policies and negotiating their experiences? Waipapa Taumata Rau University ... More >>
Pacific-focused Research Scores $800k
Friday, 28 October 2022, 12:49 pm | University of Auckland
As the Pacific grapples with heightened security and climate change concerns, a new investigation is getting underway to shed light on how international organisations have developed and governed across the region. Understanding how organisations operate ... More >>
‘Diversity Crisis’ In Software Industry To Be Probed As Women Leave In Droves
Friday, 28 October 2022, 6:05 am | University of Auckland
An in-depth investigation of the “diversity crisis” in the software industry will be led by a software engineer from Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland. “Despite the recent push to increase gender diversity, software engineering jobs ... More >>
