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Nike, Stanford and Sinead from New Zealand
Wednesday, 6 March 2019, 3:06 pm | University of Auckland
Sinead Brennan-McMahon from the University of Auckland is one of 69 students worldwide to receive a Knight-Hennessy Scholarship to Stanford University, and the only one from New Zealand. More >>
Fisher & Paykel’s former chief named Distinguished Alumni
Monday, 4 March 2019, 9:19 am | University of Auckland
Former long-serving Fisher & Paykel chief John Bongard ONZM is among the Distinguished Alumni to be honoured by the University of Auckland at a gala dinner this month (7 March). More >>
Curating between hope and despair
Friday, 1 March 2019, 1:39 pm | University of Auckland
An extraordinary museum on the site of the Warsaw Ghetto in Poland is a symbol of hope after one of the darkest periods in history. More >>
New lectureship honours Marti’s memory
Friday, 1 March 2019, 1:15 pm | University of Auckland
The memory and legacy of exceptional New Zealand photographer Marti Friedlander (1928-2016) is being honoured by a new lectureship at the University of Auckland. More >>
New tool could make aspirin safer for hearts and stroke
Tuesday, 26 February 2019, 5:36 pm | University of Auckland
Auckland researchers have developed a new tool that could make aspirin a safer and better-targeted preventative for heart disease and stroke. More >>
Auckland Parkinson’s research receives grant
Monday, 25 February 2019, 9:25 am | University of Auckland
Embargoed until 5am Monday 25 February 2019 NZT: Liggins Institute researchers will use a $226,000 grant from two major US-based foundations to investigate the genetics of Parkinson’s disease from an unusual and promising angle. More >>
A weighty issue for Auckland Māori
Thursday, 21 February 2019, 10:28 am | University of Auckland
Young researcher Hannah Rapata is passionate about improving Māori health and nutrition. Having spent the past two years cultivating her knowledge of indigenous health and food practices, the aspiring dietician was thrilled to have the opportunity to work ... More >>
The interactive device you can operate with your mouth
Tuesday, 19 February 2019, 11:04 am | University of Auckland
Imagine a device that feels like and is no bigger than a piece of chewing gum, which allows you to answer the phone simply by biting down on it. We now have the technology with ChewIt, a novel interface developed by the Augmented Human Lab team at the Auckland ... More >>
Do crows plan ahead just like humans playing chess?
Friday, 8 February 2019, 9:11 am | University of Auckland
A new study shows crows have the ability to plan three behaviours ahead towards achieving a goal in a way that may be similar to the way humans plan future moves in chess. More >>
Balloon-assisted births could be easier for mums
Tuesday, 5 February 2019, 8:53 am | University of Auckland
Women who need help starting labour could have a more comfortable, relaxed birthing experience with the aid of a specialised balloon. More >>
Quake-testing the whole building
Friday, 1 February 2019, 10:33 am | University of Auckland
Quake-testing the whole building, on one of the world’s largest shake tables More >>
Study sheds fresh light on self-harming in later life
Friday, 1 February 2019, 9:50 am | University of Auckland
Study sheds fresh light on self-harming in middle-age and late life More >>
Keeping a low profile is for the birds
Thursday, 31 January 2019, 9:07 am | University of Auckland
It has long been assumed that colourful plumage puts birds at higher risk of being spotted by a predator but a new study has a surprising finding – being dull and brown doesn’t necessarily increase the chances of survival. More >>
The Lancet: The drivers of obesity and climate change
Wednesday, 30 January 2019, 9:49 am | University of Auckland
Leaders must take a hard line against powerful commercial interests and rethink global economic incentives within the food system in order to tackle the joint pandemics of obesity, undernutrition and climate change, according to a major new report by ... More >>
IVF ‘add-on’ has no benefit – study
Friday, 25 January 2019, 9:13 am | University of Auckland
A fertility treatment commonly performed around the world has been shown to have no benefit at all, and researchers want IVF clinics to stop offering it. More >>
Educator and philanthropist awarded Honorary Doctorate
Wednesday, 23 January 2019, 1:20 pm | University of Auckland
German-born scientist and education philanthropist Dr Beate Schuler will be awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Science from the University of Auckland. More >>
Engineer and business leader awarded Honorary Doctorate
Wednesday, 23 January 2019, 9:10 am | University of Auckland
Visionary business leader and engineer, Dr Ian Parton, will be awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Engineering from the University of Auckland. More >>
Are you a super pooper?
Tuesday, 22 January 2019, 5:05 pm | University of Auckland
Fecal transplants could be used to treat intestinal disorders like inflammatory bowel disease – and perhaps even help prevent Alzheimer’s and cancer – if we can unlock the secrets of the gut-rejuvenating “super donor”, say researchers ... More >>
Honorary degree for prominent philanthropist
Tuesday, 22 January 2019, 1:18 pm | University of Auckland
The University of Auckland will confer an Honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD) degree on David Mace ONZM this week. More >>
Doctors, drugs of dependence and discipline: new review
Friday, 18 January 2019, 9:01 am | University of Auckland
Only 24 doctors in 20 years have faced disciplinary action for inappropriate prescribing of drugs of dependence in Aotearoa New Zealand, a new review has revealed. The review’s lead author says the low number probably reflects that discipline is a last resort, ... More >>
