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Discovery Offers Hope For Osteoarthritis Treatment
Wednesday, 22 October 2025, 4:43 pm | University of Auckland
Osteoarthritis affects around 670,000 New Zealanders, with women disproportionately impacted. Yet, no drug treatments currently exist. More >>
Nature’s Wow Factor Helps Curb Overconsumption - Study
Thursday, 16 October 2025, 11:54 am | University of Auckland
Feelings of awe, sparked by nature’s grandeur, can inspire consumers to buy fewer but higher-quality products, according to a new study. More >>
Newly Promoted Professor Alys Longley Weaves Together Academia And Performance Art
Friday, 10 October 2025, 1:00 pm | University of Auckland
The newly promoted University of Auckland Professor wove together the various strands and mediums of her practice as academic and performance artist — showcasing performance, poetry and pedagogy at her Inaugural Lecture on 7 September. More >>
Justice System Inconsistent On Neurodiversity, Researchers Say
Thursday, 9 October 2025, 10:14 am | University of Auckland
“The justice system is designed for those with strong verbal skills,” says Henaghan. “Many offenders, particularly those with neurodiversity, simply don’t have those skills, so their fundamental rights and access to justice are affected.” More >>
Smart Tech Set To Revolutionise Heart Care
Monday, 6 October 2025, 2:35 pm | University of Auckland
These devices could use machine learning and AI (artificial intelligence) to identify what a person’s normal ‘settings’ are and respond appropriately to correct them when they are showing signs of going awry. More >>
Gene Therapy Reverses Diabetes Heart Failure
Thursday, 2 October 2025, 12:30 pm | University of Auckland
In diabetic mice, the group successfully trialled using a virus to deliver genes to the heart to boost this key protein, GABARAPL1, and restore the breakdown of glycogen in the heart. More >>
Survey Seeks Views On Doctors’ Financial Ties
Thursday, 2 October 2025, 11:15 am | University of Auckland
Although the Medical Council of New Zealand requires doctors to disclose such conflicts of interest, research suggests disclosure alone may not be enough to protect patients. More >>
Digital Safety Gaps Leave Vulnerable At Risk
Thursday, 2 October 2025, 9:24 am | University of Auckland
The study calls for a multi-level approach, combining personal training with community initiatives, organisational support, and government policy. More >>
At The Edge Of Empire: 40 Years Of Immigration In New Zealand
Wednesday, 1 October 2025, 1:29 pm | University of Auckland
New Zealand’s migration system is now underpinned by ideas of liberal multiculturalism, neoliberal economics, and geopolitical reorientation towards Asia and the Pacific, Professor of Sociology Francis Collins said. More >>
Climate Leadership Falling Short In New Zealand - Study
Tuesday, 30 September 2025, 10:14 am | University of Auckland
The study finds current leadership practices insufficient, encouraging small, fragmented steps that weaken climate policy. More >>
Hidden World Of Hector’s Dolphins: Watch And Listen
Friday, 19 September 2025, 8:50 am | University of Auckland
Scientists have created animations of one dolphin’s dives, accompanied by the sounds of the mammal’s echolocation clicks, which turn into a buzz like a power tool when targeting prey. More >>
Climate News Hits Wine Prices, Study Suggests
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 10:36 am | University of Auckland
A growing body of research shows that personal experiences influence financial decision-making, and climate news and events are no exception, says Dr Gertjan Verdickt. Events like unusually hot weather or poor air quality can alter how people invest and spend. More >>
Most Kids Told Of Their Biological Origins
Tuesday, 16 September 2025, 11:43 am | University of Auckland
The researchers surveyed 374 parents of children aged from seven to 18 years, and conceived through donor eggs, embryos or sperm, asking whether they had told their children they were donor-conceived. More >>
Pacific Leadership Woven Into Graduation Milestone
Monday, 8 September 2025, 5:41 pm | University of Auckland
Now working in the University’s Careers, Development and Employability Services, Tristan Tongi Petelo Ah-Sui is looking ahead to further study. More >>
Celebrating Papua Niugini Tok Pisin Wik 7 – 13 Sept
Sunday, 7 September 2025, 5:50 pm | University of Auckland
The 2025 theme for Papua New Guinea Pidgin Language Week is 'Lukautim, strongim na kirapim tokples na pasin blo tubuna - Preserve, revitalise and promote our language and culture'. More >>
Symposium Calls For Rangatahi To Explore Science In All Forms
Friday, 5 September 2025, 2:26 pm | University of Auckland
The symposium’s kai-tohu-kōrero (MC) Geremy Hema (Ngāti Paoa, Te Rarawa) reiterated Matua Taipari’s words, adding it had been invaluable having experts and community leaders share the value of Matauranga. More >>
The Corporate Effects Of Protecting Biodiversity
Thursday, 4 September 2025, 8:32 am | University of Auckland
A new study, co-authored by University of Auckland researcher Dr Marty Pham, shows that while companies near protected areas slash their toxic emissions, they do so by cutting jobs and production rather than cleaning up their act through investing ... More >>
University Of Auckland Vice-Chancellor Welcomes University And Research Reforms
Tuesday, 2 September 2025, 1:48 pm | University of Auckland
The changes, with a focus on “more impactful teaching and research”, were well signalled by the Minister and will see a new Tertiary Education Strategy (TES) and a new system to fund and measure research called the Tertiary Research Excellence ... More >>
Claims On Baby Food Over-Egg The Pudding
Friday, 29 August 2025, 3:40 pm | University of Auckland
From images of fruit to claims of being ‘sugar-free’, baby foods often feature misleading claims aimed at convincing parents the products are a healthy choice, new research shows. More >>
The Good Sh*t Helping Obese Teens
Friday, 29 August 2025, 1:46 pm | University of Auckland
A capsule of healthy gut bacteria has long-term health impacts on a group of obese teenagers, according to a four-year follow-up study released this week. More >>
