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Gambling addiction influenced by room design
Friday, 25 November 2016, 4:24 pm | University of Auckland
Rooms where gambling machines are tightly clumped in ways that discourage social interaction are more likely to result in heavy and problematic gambling, according to an Auckland gambling addiction expert. More >>
Study sheds light on diet of children with weight issues
Friday, 25 November 2016, 9:13 am | University of Auckland
A new, in depth study of children and teenagers struggling with weight issues highlights that their eating habits were poor, and sugary drink consumption was at concerning volumes on a daily basis in many. More >>
Alcohol and drug addiction under scrutiny
Thursday, 24 November 2016, 4:57 pm | University of Auckland
Media Advisory University of Auckland 24 November 2016 Alcohol and drug addiction under scrutiny Adolescent drinkers, alcohol and injury, methamphteamine impacts, gambling research, substance abuse and smoking cessation strategies – these are ... More >>
Royal Society of New Zealand Research Honours
Thursday, 24 November 2016, 1:09 pm | University of Auckland
University of Auckland researchers were awarded the Rutherford Medal and eight other top honours across a diverse range of disciplines in the Royal Society of New Zealand (RSNZ) and Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) research honours dinner in ... More >>
Record number of new Māori and Pacific doctors this year
Wednesday, 23 November 2016, 11:53 am | University of Auckland
Record number of new Māori and Pacific doctors this year Media Release - University of Auckland More >>
Artificial Intelligence deal biggest yet
Wednesday, 23 November 2016, 11:37 am | University of Auckland
Intelligent computers that look, think and react like humans are the latest technology being developed at the University of Auckland to become a commercial venture. More >>
New device to monitor pelvic floor
Wednesday, 23 November 2016, 9:27 am | University of Auckland
Media Release - University of Auckland 22 November 2016 A world-first innovative device that can measure pelvic floor muscle changes in women is being developed at the University of Auckland. The device, called the FemFit, is the focus of research ... More >>
Fewer deaths related to six-hour target
Tuesday, 22 November 2016, 10:59 am | University of Auckland
New Zealand’s six-hour target for the time people stay in hospital emergency departments is related to fewer patients dying, according to new research at the University of Auckland. More >>
International neuroscientists reveal next frontier
Monday, 21 November 2016, 12:58 pm | University of Auckland
Five international neuroscience pioneers will outline the next frontiers in brain research in Auckland in December. More >>
New partnership to connect engineering and Māori business
Monday, 21 November 2016, 12:29 pm | University of Auckland
The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Auckland is pleased to announce a partnership with the Federation of Māori Authorities (FOMA) to foster closer ties between leading engineering researchers and Māori enterprises. More >>
Funding enables digestive device progress
Friday, 18 November 2016, 10:52 am | University of Auckland
A new device for diagnosing debilitating digestive disorders will progress into the final development phase, due to further research funding announced this week. More >>
Our kids rate globally as physically active
Thursday, 17 November 2016, 5:12 pm | University of Auckland
New Zealand kids rate as the second most physically active kids in the world, according to the latest global physical activity report released today. More >>
Chinese executives to learn about Māori business style
Thursday, 17 November 2016, 4:10 pm | University of Auckland
Chinese executives will be sent out on a waka as part of a new course about Māori approaches to leadership and business. More >>
U of Auckland wins global ranking for employable graduates
Thursday, 17 November 2016, 2:34 pm | University of Auckland
The University of Auckland has been ranked internationally as New Zealand’s leading university for producing work-ready graduates. The University was placed among the 150 leading universities for graduate employability in the Times Higher Education ... More >>
Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences graduation
Wednesday, 16 November 2016, 2:57 pm | University of Auckland
More than 420 medical and health students will receive their qualifications this week at graduation ceremonies for New Zealand’s largest medical faculty. More >>
Auckland medical students benefit in the regions
Wednesday, 16 November 2016, 2:53 pm | University of Auckland
Practicing medicine in the regions and rural areas of the upper North Island was a memorable experience for most of the 213 University of Auckland medical students due to graduate on Friday. [18 November] More >>
Li Ka Shing Foundation gifts NZ$5m to University of Auckland
Wednesday, 16 November 2016, 9:25 am | University of Auckland
Li Ka Shing Foundation gifts NZ$5 million to University of Auckland to promote innovation and philanthropy More >>
Huge impact from infectious diseases
Friday, 11 November 2016, 1:23 pm | University of Auckland
New Zealanders are in the dark about the threat of infectious diseases, according to University of Auckland microbiologist, Dr Siouxsie Wiles. More >>
Breast cancer focus for new fellowship
Friday, 11 November 2016, 12:08 pm | University of Auckland
Drug resistance in breast cancer will be the focus of cutting-edge genetics and the latest DNA sequencing technologies, in research funded by a new fellowship this week. More >>
Winning pitch on poi for health
Thursday, 10 November 2016, 2:28 pm | University of Auckland
A doctoral student in Dance Studies at the University of Auckland has been announced the overall winner of the annual 3-minute thesis competition run by Universitas 21, a consortium of international universities. More >>
