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University campus hosts digital treasure hunt
Tuesday, 8 October 2019, 3:32 pm | University of Auckland
The University of Auckland is the site of a unique digital treasure hunt this week which engages students in a fun interactive game to mark Stress Less Week. More >>
Cultural identity key to treating Māori with dementia
Friday, 4 October 2019, 9:05 am | University of Auckland
The largest-ever study of Māori affected by dementia has found the disease is poorly understood and that whānau do not know how to access information that might help. More >>
Side-sleeping in late pregnancy best for baby’s growth
Thursday, 3 October 2019, 9:51 am | University of Auckland
Pregnant women have another reason to settle to sleep on their side in the final weeks – new evidence that this position is best for the baby’s growth. More >>
Red meat no worse, no better than soy protein for heart risk
Wednesday, 2 October 2019, 1:28 pm | University of Auckland
Three weekly servings of fresh, unprocessed red meat over eight weeks neither lowers nor raises heart disease risk in already at-risk men, findings from a novel New Zealand study suggest. More >>
Red meat no worse, no better than soy protein
Wednesday, 2 October 2019, 12:54 pm | University of Auckland
Three weekly servings of fresh, unprocessed red meat over eight weeks neither lowers nor raises heart disease risk in already at-risk men, findings from a novel New Zealand study suggest. More >>
University graduate wins ‘Junior Nobel’
Monday, 30 September 2019, 11:15 am | University of Auckland
University of Auckland science graduate Harry She has topped the Computer Science category in a global competition sometimes referred to as the ‘Junior Nobel Prize’. More >>
Outstanding achievers outside the classroom
Monday, 30 September 2019, 8:38 am | University of Auckland
A climate change activist, a sonic arts music producer, and a Taekwondo champion are among the winners of the University of Auckland Blues Awards for 2019. More >>
Paracetamol best for pain relief in bone, muscle injuries
Monday, 30 September 2019, 8:13 am | University of Auckland
If you need to tame the pain of a broken bone, sprain or bruising, a new study suggests you’re best to reach for the humble paracetamol. More >>
Education – the gift that keeps on giving
Friday, 27 September 2019, 6:52 pm | University of Auckland
Promising students from four low decile Auckland schools will now have a much better chance of achieving University Entrance thanks to a generous gift from the Buchanan Charitable Foundation to a University of Auckland initiative. More >>
Financial disclosure linked to corporate governance
Thursday, 26 September 2019, 3:52 pm | University of Auckland
Before we invest in publically listed companies, we need to be able to access information about the firm’s financial position and performance. For thirty-five year-old University of Auckland postgraduate student and teaching staff Bill (Yijun) Shen, this means ... More >>
NZ researchers at forefront of hunt for acute pancreatitis
Thursday, 26 September 2019, 12:00 pm | University of Auckland
A University of Auckland researcher has received United States funding to test new potential drugs for one of the most common, and potentially lethal, abdominal diseases in urgent hospital admissions. More >>
Teaching architectural students to listen
Wednesday, 25 September 2019, 2:45 pm | University of Auckland
Dr Karamia Müller will formally graduate this week with a PhD in Architecture and is believed to be the first Sāmoan woman in the world to do so, and certainly the first from the University of Auckland. More >>
Now there are five, all civil engineers, all in the family
Wednesday, 25 September 2019, 12:05 pm | University of Auckland
It was probably a bit of both nature and nurture that led Katrina Browne to graduate with a Bachelor of Civil and Environmental Engineering (with honours) this month, the third generation of civil engineers in the family to graduate from the University ... More >>
High-powered computer sees red
Wednesday, 25 September 2019, 11:07 am | University of Auckland
In almost all human cultures, colours are associated with different emotions such as hate, love, anger and sadness. More >>
It takes a village to create success
Tuesday, 24 September 2019, 3:50 pm | University of Auckland
Sharing the same world view as many of their students is a special bonus, say University of Auckland graduating teachers Tamausu Fa’alepo Vaotuua and Teuila Vaotuua. More >>
Good chance of great employment for UA grads
Tuesday, 24 September 2019, 3:46 pm | University of Auckland
Students graduating from the University of Auckland are highly likely to be employed and even to change the world. More >>
Cannabis research earns post-graduate degree for former cop
Tuesday, 24 September 2019, 12:55 pm | University of Auckland
Importing cannabis into New Zealand is not usually a requirement for a Masters degree but for University of Auckland science graduate Kent Onesemo, it was vital to achieving his goal. More >>
University of Auckland seeks new tech opportunities
Tuesday, 24 September 2019, 9:50 am | University of Auckland
Tuesday, September 24, 2019 – New Zealand entrepreneurs and researchers are set to benefit from a Memorandum of Understanding signed between Auckland UniServices , the commercialisation company of the University of Auckland, and The National Institute ... More >>
Strong appetite for investments that deliver social impact
Monday, 23 September 2019, 7:37 pm | University of Auckland
Impact investing is set to grow exponentially in Aotearoa New Zealand over coming years with strong interest from all types of investors including those not yet active in the field, according to a landmark study launched today. More >>
Youth justice study calling for more participants
Monday, 23 September 2019, 11:39 am | University of Auckland
A ground-breaking study which looks at how Māori and Samoan peoples describe their experience of youth justice across three different but comparable countries is calling for participants. More >>
