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Happy birthday to John Rimmer
Tuesday, 21 May 2019, 8:55 am | University of Auckland
The renowned composer, musician and teacher John Rimmer turned 80 this year, and the Karlheinz Company will celebrate with a concert at the School of Music. More >>
The potential of 3D printing
Thursday, 16 May 2019, 9:11 am | University of Auckland
Professor Olaf Diegel, who recently joined the University of Auckland’s Faculty of Engineering, predicts that in the not too distant future we’ll be printing soft tissue organs ready for transplant. More >>
Change the world - one hour at a time
Wednesday, 15 May 2019, 2:50 pm | University of Auckland
The University of Auckland has launched an ambitious campaign to engage its alumni, staff, students and friends in the biggest volunteering drive in its 136 year history. More >>
Advice, not probiotics, helps pregnant mums gain less weight
Sunday, 12 May 2019, 3:48 pm | University of Auckland
Women gain less weight during pregnancy when given personalised healthy eating advice, but probiotics do not reduce health risks in pregnant women with obesity, according to a new University of Auckland-led study. Researchers say this shows tangible benefits ... More >>
Asthma rivals malaria’s death toll
Tuesday, 7 May 2019, 9:51 am | University of Auckland
Malaria is recognised as a killer – particularly in low-income countries, but less known is that worldwide asthma has a similar death rate and affects nearly one of every 20 people. More >>
An installation in light
Monday, 6 May 2019, 10:09 am | University of Auckland
An installation by Matt Liggins, Professional Teaching Fellow at the University of Auckland’s School of Architecture, is one of almost 20 artworks to light up the waterfront at this week’s Bright Lights exhibition. More >>
A very 21st century design degree
Monday, 6 May 2019, 8:43 am | University of Auckland
How can we prepare designers to tackle the big global issues of our time, for jobs that don’t yet exist and technologies that have yet to be invented? More >>
Sugar in drinks more dangerous than sugar in foods - study
Sunday, 5 May 2019, 12:42 pm | University of Auckland
Sugar in drinks is more dangerous than sugar in foods, according to a major new review of international evidence. More >>
Building a pipeline of business talent
Friday, 3 May 2019, 4:04 pm | University of Auckland
When Jamie Farmer started Grow NZ Business his aim was a one-stop shop for Kiwi business owners to help take the complexity out of business growth. More >>
Young leaders awarded Kupe Leadership Scholarships
Thursday, 2 May 2019, 4:42 pm | University of Auckland
Fourteen of the nation’s young leaders have been recognised with prestigious postgraduate scholarships to support them in making a meaningful contribution in their chosen fields. More >>
University of Auckland student graduates at just 17
Thursday, 2 May 2019, 9:23 am | University of Auckland
At just 17, Tristan Pang from the University of Auckland is one of New Zealand’s youngest-ever university graduates. More >>
Climate chaos in home country inspires PhD
Thursday, 2 May 2019, 9:14 am | University of Auckland
Growing up in the Ba Province of Fiji gave University of Auckland PhD student Sivendra Michael a first-hand appreciation of how climate change is destroying Pacific communities. More >>
Graduand inspired by late father
Tuesday, 30 April 2019, 3:05 pm | University of Auckland
Grace Jessup was encouraged by her seriously ill father to attend university but sadly he didn’t make it to see her graduate this week. More >>
University’s bee sanctuary a hive of activity
Monday, 29 April 2019, 9:12 am | University of Auckland
The University of Auckland’s Bee Sanctuary is taking shape behind the Law School building thanks to a dedicated group of bee-loving students. More >>
An orchestra, some pop, and all that big band jazz
Friday, 26 April 2019, 9:00 am | University of Auckland
This year’s School of Music Grad Gala promises to be a dynamic and diverse musical night out, featuring classical, jazz and popular music students from the School of Music. More >>
Two is better than one when quitting
Wednesday, 24 April 2019, 10:16 am | University of Auckland
Smokers have a better chance of quitting if they use nicotine gum or another short-acting nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) together with a patch, rather than just one or the other. More >>
Retirement Income Policy Review one-day summit
Thursday, 18 April 2019, 6:02 pm | University of Auckland
The Retirement Income Policy Review terms of reference have been released by the Government, and a project manager for the review is appointed at the Commission for Financial Capability. The Retirement Policy and Research Centre is holding a one-day ... More >>
Breakthrough for children with serious epileptic seizures
Thursday, 18 April 2019, 10:31 am | University of Auckland
Emergency medicine doctors around the world now have a better way to treat severe epileptic seizures in children, thanks to a New Zealand-Australian study. More >>
Professor Roy Kerr elected as Royal Society Fellow
Thursday, 18 April 2019, 10:08 am | University of Auckland
The University of Canterbury’s Canterbury Distinguished Professor Roy Kerr is to become a Fellow of the Royal Society (UK), for his exceptional contributions to science, placing him among the world’s most eminent scientists. More >>
Moderate meat-eaters still at risk of bowel cancer
Wednesday, 17 April 2019, 5:25 pm | University of Auckland
People who eat moderate amounts of red and processed meat are still at increased risk of bowel cancer, according to a major new study More >>
