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NZ Scientist Helps Vietnam Identify Human Remains From War
Tuesday, 7 May 2024, 7:52 am | University of Auckland
A young New Zealand scientist has joined the International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP) to lead the development of tools for the large-scale identification of human remains, including more than 300,000 people still missing after the Vietnam ... More >>
Rising Tides, Sinking Stocks: Study Explores Cost Of Climate Change
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 9:59 am | University of Auckland
A forthcoming paper looks at how climate change impacts company values and offers a novel method to assess individual firms' exposure to climate risks. More >>
Experience The University Of Auckland MBA Via Exclusive Taster Class
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 8:09 am | University of Auckland
For the first time, the University of Auckland’s internationally renowned MBA is going online – and those based in Ōtautahi Christchurch can get a preview of the MBA experience with an exclusive taster session held in person on 14 May. More >>
Leave Policies Disadvantage Women In Tough Times
Wednesday, 24 April 2024, 12:40 pm | University of Auckland
Female employees with access to family leave policies bear the brunt of economic downturns, according to a new study. More >>
New Zealand's Drinking Water Safe From Harmful ‘Forever Chemicals’
Wednesday, 24 April 2024, 12:34 pm | University of Auckland
New Zealand's drinking water is largely free from elevated levels of dangerous “forever chemicals”, according to new research from the University of Auckland. More >>
Mataaho Collective Showcases Power Of Indigenous Māori Artists At Venice Biennale
Tuesday, 23 April 2024, 3:29 pm | University of Auckland
Mataaho Collective’s major win at the Venice Biennale showcases the power of indigenous Māori artists to the world, says Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland art historian, Associate Professor Caroline Vercoe. More >>
NZ Researchers Drive Work On International AI Framework
Tuesday, 23 April 2024, 6:53 am | University of Auckland
Two New Zealand researchers are leading the charge for an international policy guide and framework to evaluate AI and other new technologies. More >>
Tributes Flow For Much Loved Pacific Leader Melegalenu’u Ah Sam
Friday, 19 April 2024, 12:11 pm | University of Auckland
The acting Principal of Māngere College, Principal Ah Sam passed away earlier this week, she was also lead coordinator for the Polyfest Sāmoan stage for more than 30 years, and was well known by the thousands of youth who have performed at the ... More >>
Restrengthening Connections Between Māori And Pacific Important Step For Tiriti-based Constitution
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 5:04 pm | University of Auckland
A Pacific law academic says restrengthening connections between Pacific tauiwi (settlers) and Māori is an important step towards transforming Aotearoa’s constitution, to honour te Tiriti o Waitangi. More >>
Key Sectors Stymie Emission Reduction Efforts - Study
Friday, 12 April 2024, 12:15 pm | University of Auckland
The impact of Aotearoa’s main tool in the fight against climate change could be heightened if five sectors were better regulated, according to a new study. More >>
New Approach To Increase Māori And Pacific University Success
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 8:40 am | University of Auckland
Bold initiative to improve Māori and Pacific University Entrance pass rates and increase success, has been launched by Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland. More >>
Pursuit Of Corporate Career Brings Purpose
Friday, 5 April 2024, 7:03 am | University of Auckland
Pacific academic and lecturer Sione Taufa left his homeland of Tonga, traditionally from a long line of fishermen, farmers, weavers, and teachers, with dreams to enter the corporate world. More >>
Micro-influencers Play Pivotal Role In Crises - Study
Thursday, 28 March 2024, 9:51 am | University of Auckland
You don’t need to be an influencer with hundreds of thousands of followers to have a real-world impact during a crisis, according to a new study. Contrary to conventional views that associate larger online followings with greater influence, a new study ... More >>
How Are Couples Handling Hybrid Work: Study
Monday, 25 March 2024, 9:09 am | University of Auckland
Hybrid work, where people spend time in the office and time working from home, has moved from an emerging trend to the preferred option in this post-pandemic world. But how are New Zealand couples navigating working from home, together? University ... More >>
Vision For Whānau Healthcare Inspires Nursing Graduate
Thursday, 21 March 2024, 11:59 am | University of Auckland
Merophy Brown wants her masters research to help all whānau to have positive experiences in Whāngarei Hospital. Merophy Brown has just graduated from Te Tai Tokerau with a Master of Nursing – first class honours - and a vision for health services where ... More >>
Alcohol Consumption Tracked Via Wastewater In First Big NZ Trial
Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 9:59 am | University of Auckland
Scientists at the University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau have carried out the country’s first large scale trial of using wastewater to monitor alcohol consumption. The trial was successful and the technique of testing wastewater, already used for ... More >>
New Garth Maxwell Prize On Offer To Creative Talents
Monday, 18 March 2024, 12:11 pm | University of Auckland
A new prize open to University of Auckland Faculty of Arts’ students hopes to help great ideas find commercial success. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2403/0a39f115444b57ac6c91.jpeg" width="540" height="720"> Garth Maxwell Established this ... More >>
Research Points To Increases In Opioid Dispensing
Monday, 18 March 2024, 9:20 am | University of Auckland
New research provides evidence of increasing dispensing of opioids in older people and following surgery in New Zealand patients. Opioids are a class of pain medications with potential for addiction, including codeine, dihydrocodeine, tramadol, and stronger ... More >>
Research Points To Increases In Opioid Dispensing
Monday, 18 March 2024, 9:12 am | University of Auckland
Evidence of increasing opioid prescribing should spark concern, a senior researcher says. More >>
Award Winning Scholars Step Closer To Achieving Equity For Pacific Peoples
Friday, 15 March 2024, 2:52 pm | University of Auckland
Two award winning Pacific academics are hopeful that a $US75K Spencer Foundation Vision grant will lead to future generations of Pacific peoples having greater achievement in Higher Education. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2403/cadf4a6eac35d21f6e18.jpeg" ... More >>
