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Antenatal scans save heart disease babies’ lives
Thursday, 4 October 2018, 9:04 pm | University of Auckland
Babies with life-threatening but treatable heart disease are more likely to survive if the disease is picked up before birth a new study shows – but researchers say too few pregnant women in Aotearoa New Zealand receive an antenatal diagnosis. More >>
New hope for diagnosis and treatment of digestive disorders
Thursday, 4 October 2018, 1:19 pm | University of Auckland
Debilitating and common digestive disorders that can take years to diagnose and are hard to treat are the target of new research from Dr Tim Angeli at the Auckland Bioengineering Institute (ABI) at the University of Auckland. More >>
Research examines a changing world for refugees
Thursday, 4 October 2018, 11:55 am | University of Auckland
University of Auckland Associate Professor Jay Marlowe has been awarded a 2018 Rutherford Discovery Fellowship for research into refugee settlement. His award comes at a time when globally more than 68 million people have been displaced, forced from their ... More >>
Black Sticks and children’s rights advocate among Uni Blues
Thursday, 4 October 2018, 10:09 am | University of Auckland
Some of the world’s top athletes were among the winners of the University of Auckland Blues Awards for 2018. A University Blue is the highest accolade to be earned at a Tertiary level for excellence in a sporting code, arts and culture, or service ... More >>
New Pro Vice-Chancellor (Māori) at University of Auckland
Wednesday, 3 October 2018, 1:16 pm | University of Auckland
Professor Cindy Kiro (Ngā Puhi, Ngāti Kahu, Ngāti Hine) has been appointed Pro Vice-Chancellor (Māori) at the University of Auckland. She takes over from Jim Peters who has been in the position since 2006. More >>
NZ needs to jump on blockchain train
Friday, 28 September 2018, 10:03 am | University of Auckland
A central bank-issued cryptocurrency, thriving cryptocurrency exchanges and the ability for businesses to trade in GST-free cryptocurrency are needed if Aotearoa New Zealand is to enjoy the vast potential benefits from this technology, a new report ... More >>
New admissions test announced for future healthcare students
Monday, 24 September 2018, 3:04 pm | University of Auckland
A group of leading universities in Australia and New Zealand, including the Universities of Otago and Auckland, are embarking on an exciting new collaboration with similar universities in the United Kingdom. More >>
10 year anniversary of landmark Business School
Sunday, 23 September 2018, 5:47 pm | University of Auckland
The iconic Sir Owen G Glenn Building, home to the University of Auckland Business School, has turned ten. More >>
Beyond discrimination; towards inclusion
Thursday, 20 September 2018, 10:10 am | University of Auckland
A Nobel Laureate and New Zealand’s Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner are among the speakers in a major public lecture series being held at the University of Auckland and which will address some of the major social and cultural issues of ... More >>
Women in science – a celebration of NZ pioneers
Wednesday, 19 September 2018, 9:17 am | University of Auckland
Pioneering women scientists who helped pave the way for others are being honoured as part of Women’s Suffrage 125 celebrations by having the University of Auckland’s science departments and schools named after them for the week. More >>
Graduate shines fresh light on colonial benefactor
Tuesday, 18 September 2018, 1:19 pm | University of Auckland
In a 15,000-word essay to be published in Records of the Auckland Museum, Andrew McKay, one of the first three graduates of the University of Auckland's new Master in Museums and Cultural Heritage, probes the story of the prolific collector. “I ... More >>
Top teaching awards go to Auckland Business academics
Friday, 14 September 2018, 12:22 pm | University of Auckland
Two University of Auckland academics have won prestigious national teaching awards. Associate Professors Dr Christine Woods and Dr Mānuka Hēnare, who work down the corridor from each other in the Department of Management and International Business ... More >>
Father’s blindness leads to sons vision for eye disease cure
Friday, 14 September 2018, 11:44 am | University of Auckland
An Auckland bioengineer has made research into screening for eye diseases his life’s obsession in honour of his father who went blind as a boy. Dr Ehsan Vaghefi of the University of Auckland’s Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences is behind the innovative ... More >>
$5.4 billion in “excess profits” for energy generators
Friday, 14 September 2018, 9:36 am | University of Auckland
$5.4 billion in “excess profits” for energy generators over seven years - economist A new report by a University of Auckland economist has found that in the seven years from 2010 to 2016, power generators pocketed an extra $5.4 billion in profits over ... More >>
Major funding for University of Auckland science research
Thursday, 13 September 2018, 4:12 pm | University of Auckland
A non-invasive laser probe to detect prostate cancer and developing high-value products from seaweed are just two research projects at the University of Auckland awarded funding from this year’s Endeavour and Smart Ideas science fund allocation. More >>
Better protection for space objects
Thursday, 13 September 2018, 4:10 pm | University of Auckland
Better protection for space objects and better sound insulation for multi-storey buildings get more than $2 million funding More >>
Lecturer awarded international prize
Tuesday, 11 September 2018, 10:29 am | University of Auckland
Promoting gender parity in conference speaker line-ups and helping the Department of Physics at the University of Auckland win an award for promoting diversity and inclusivity have won Dr Frederique Vanholsbeeck an award from the Optical Society ... More >>
Exceptional finalists compete in Grad Gala
Thursday, 6 September 2018, 3:16 pm | University of Auckland
This year’s Grad Gala Concerto Competition hosted by the University of Auckland’s School of Music later this month, will have an extra finalist vying for the top prize worth $6,000, due to the exceptional standard of the entrants. More >>
Japan’s whale kill ‘frustrating’ – marine researcher
Thursday, 6 September 2018, 2:01 pm | University of Auckland
As Japan comes under fire from international conservation groups alleging more than 50 minke whales were killed inside Antarctic’s Ross Sea Marine Protected Area, New Zealand scientists say important research on whale populations is being undertaken ... More >>
Auckland students help firms crack Japan
Thursday, 6 September 2018, 10:25 am | University of Auckland
Tapping into two social phenomena in Japan – growing numbers of weight-conscious young men and 12 million pet dogs – is giving Auckland University MBA students something to cut their strategic teeth on. More >>
