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New Arts major focuses on top job employability
Friday, 17 February 2017, 3:00 pm | University of Auckland
Communication across our culture, both in personal and professional life, has never been more dynamic and the potential for top careers for well-trained people is huge. The University of Auckland’s Faculty of Arts is meeting the needs of this fast-changing ... More >>
Food marketing review ignores advice from 77 experts
Friday, 17 February 2017, 1:23 pm | University of Auckland
Government regulation is needed to reduce the advertising industry’s marketing of unhealthy foods to children and young people, according to 77 of New Zealand’s leading health professors. More >>
Unhealthy food choices pushed to youngsters on websites
Friday, 17 February 2017, 1:22 pm | University of Auckland
Many food websites are using sophisticated marketing to target and engage children and adolescents to market unhealthy food choices. More >>
New fathers can get new baby depression too
Thursday, 16 February 2017, 3:27 pm | University of Auckland
EMBARGOED TO 5am NZT Thursday 16 February 2017 New fathers can get new baby depression too Depression symptoms among men before and after the birth of their children were identified by recent research from the University of Auckland’s Centre for Longitudinal ... More >>
Vitamin D supplements can help kiwi children
Thursday, 16 February 2017, 2:39 pm | University of Auckland
Media Release - University of Auckland - 16 February 2017 New Zealand children can benefit from vitamin D supplements that protect against acute respiratory infections, according to a new study. More >>
New research could ease the way to second language learning
Thursday, 16 February 2017, 2:11 pm | University of Auckland
Research by a language teaching expert from the University of Auckland could bring major changes to second language teaching and improve chances of success for those who fail in traditional classes. Dr Shaofeng Li, a senior lecturer of applied language ... More >>
Planet earth and human health
Tuesday, 14 February 2017, 1:17 pm | University of Auckland
A better understanding of the close relationship between the life-support systems of our planet with human health and disease, is the focus of a new book by pioneering Australian epidemiologist, Tony McMichael. More >>
Crunchy, creamy colours: how colour influences food textures
Monday, 13 February 2017, 4:29 pm | University of Auckland
As you sit down for your next meal, think about this: what are the elements of flavour? More >>
Ice baths no good for muscle recovery
Monday, 13 February 2017, 4:02 pm | University of Auckland
New evidence suggests ice baths do nothing to help muscle recovery after exercise. More >>
Hearing and balance disorders focus for new centre
Friday, 10 February 2017, 11:15 am | University of Auckland
A multidisciplinary collaborative research centre dedicated to research into hearing and balance disorders was launched in Auckland this week. More >>
Elam celebrates Chinese cultural connections
Thursday, 9 February 2017, 11:47 am | University of Auckland
The links between artists in New Zealand and China are the inspiration behind artworks created as part of this year’s Auckland Lantern Festival. More >>
Kids with weight issues do little exercise
Wednesday, 8 February 2017, 10:54 am | University of Auckland
A new, in depth study of children and teenagers struggling with weight issues found their physical activity levels were low, while their screen time was high. Physical “huff and puff” activity was much lower than national averages, and the vast ... More >>
Nutrition labels improve understanding but not food choices
Friday, 3 February 2017, 3:15 pm | University of Auckland
Nutrition labels have a minor impact on New Zealand consumer healthy food choices, according to the latest study from the University of Auckland. The study involved 1357 New Zealander shoppers split into three groups of about 400 each and randomly ... More >>
New focus for hearing and balance disorders
Friday, 3 February 2017, 11:07 am | University of Auckland
Research into the treatment and prevention of hearing and balance disorders is the focus of a new virtual centre, to be launched at the University of Auckland on Tuesday. More >>
Students to benefit from new Marine Centre in Orakei
Friday, 3 February 2017, 9:20 am | University of Auckland
The University of Auckland is pleased to announce a student water sports facility will be part of the $13 million Hyundai Marine Sports Centre development at Okahu Bay in Orakei. More >>
Tobacco smokers invited to participate in quit trial
Thursday, 2 February 2017, 9:49 am | University of Auckland
Auckland tobacco smokers are invited to take part in a trial to determine the effectiveness of e-cigarettes combined with nicotine patches and behavioural support, to help people quit smoking. More >>
U of Auckland Engineering leader appointed to MBIE role
Friday, 27 January 2017, 2:33 pm | University of Auckland
Margaret Hyland, Professor of Engineering and Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Auckland, has been appointed Chief Scientist to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE). More >>
Auckland doctor training partners with Bay of Plenty
Thursday, 26 January 2017, 10:24 am | University of Auckland
Medical students from the University of Auckland will have an opportunity to train in Whakatane from this year with the launch of its new regional rural medical training programme in the Bay of Plenty. More >>
Auckland’s apartments need shared living
Thursday, 26 January 2017, 9:19 am | University of Auckland
Having well-designed, outdoor shared spaces in apartment complexes prevents social issues and improves quality of life, so how is Auckland doing? More >>
Food industry tactics shape public food policies
Tuesday, 24 January 2017, 2:39 pm | University of Auckland
Lobbying and many other tactics from the junk food industry to defend their products and sway public policies are commonplace and influential, according to University of Auckland global nutrition expert, Professor Boyd Swinburn. More >>
