University of Auckland - Latest News [Page 60]
Hyper Reality performance aims to awe audience
Thursday, 13 October 2016, 1:22 pm | University of Auckland
Architects, choreographers, dancers, composers, musicians, designers and computer programmers have joined forces to present a unique hyper real experience that will alter the way we view contemporary performance, data and space. More >>
Club inspires Aphasia sufferers
Thursday, 13 October 2016, 11:49 am | University of Auckland
Aphasia can affect anyone and makes communication difficult, but an Auckland club for people with the disorder is celebrating another year of success later this month. More >>
Justice at last for Hillsborough families
Tuesday, 11 October 2016, 2:08 pm | University of Auckland
In April 2016, the jury at the new inquests into the UK’s 1989 Hillsborough football stadium disaster determined that the 96 Liverpool fans who died that day were unlawfully killed. More >>
Major donation boosts prospects for research
Wednesday, 5 October 2016, 1:01 pm | University of Auckland
***EMBARGOED to 12 noon on 5 October 2016 (NZT)*** A significant donation to the University of Auckland’s recently launched fundraising campaign is set to create new diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for healthcare and new opportunities in ... More >>
Volunteering first priority for Christchurch graduate
Monday, 3 October 2016, 3:43 pm | University of Auckland
Tayla Schaapveld, 22, saw first-hand the importance of volunteering when her home was badly damaged in the Christchurch earthquake. More >>
Another perspective on New Zealand’s midwifery care
Sunday, 2 October 2016, 10:35 pm | University of Auckland
Another perspective on New Zealand’s midwifery care University of Auckland Media release 02 October 2016 More >>
Kerikeri martial artist wins highest sporting accolade
Thursday, 29 September 2016, 9:40 am | University of Auckland
The University of Auckland has named taekwon-do and kickboxing champion Riley Phillips-Harris as its Sportsman of the Year 2016. More >>
Graduate helping Māori to preserve past
Wednesday, 28 September 2016, 1:47 pm | University of Auckland
Following his interests in Māori archaeology and the church led Taupo student Cruz Karauti-Fox to study at the University of Auckland. More >>
Karate star Tia wins highest sporting accolade
Tuesday, 27 September 2016, 5:31 pm | University of Auckland
The University of Auckland has named karate champion Tia Tuiburelevu as its Sportswoman of the Year 2016. More >>
Hurdling star named Māori Sportsperson of the Year
Tuesday, 27 September 2016, 3:49 pm | University of Auckland
The University of Auckland has named up-and-coming hurdler Joshua Hawkins (Ngāti Tamatera) as its Māori Sportsperson of the Year 2016. More >>
‘Just keep going’ message from life-long learner PhD
Tuesday, 27 September 2016, 3:16 pm | University of Auckland
When 68-year-old Dr Judith Selvaraj received her PhD at the University of Auckland graduation ceremony on Tuesday it was the final stop on a long learning ride that has taken her far beyond any hopes, dreams and expectations of her younger years. More >>
Double delight for mum and son on graduation day
Tuesday, 27 September 2016, 9:50 am | University of Auckland
Anne O’Callaghan was bursting with pride when son Ben received his Master’s in Medieval History at the University of Auckland’s graduation ceremony on Tuesday. A little more unusually, Ben (26) had his turn to feel the same sense of family pride ... More >>
Sustainability a matter of “survival”
Monday, 26 September 2016, 1:43 pm | University of Auckland
A high profile business leader has warned that New Zealand must catch up with the movement towards sustainable, “conscious capitalism” to survive in a disrupted world. More >>
University of Auckland launches $300m fundraising campaign
Friday, 23 September 2016, 10:03 pm | University of Auckland
The University of Auckland has tonight launched the most ambitious fundraising campaign in New Zealand history, aiming to raise $300m to address critical challenges facing our communities More >>
More than 3000 graduands will graduate this Spring
Thursday, 22 September 2016, 1:03 pm | University of Auckland
Spring graduation figures are well up this year with close to 900 more students than last year’s record number – 3160 graduands will this year receive their qualifications either in person or in absentia. More >>
More support needed for Pacific youth
Thursday, 22 September 2016, 10:23 am | University of Auckland
Persistent health, social and educational disparities exposed in the latest report on Pacific youth in New Zealand, require urgent attention according to researchers. More >>
University of Auckland makes it three in a row
Thursday, 22 September 2016, 9:47 am | University of Auckland
The University of Auckland is again ranked as the leading university in New Zealand in the 2016-17 Times Higher Education World University Rankings. More >>
Addressing our state of fear
Wednesday, 21 September 2016, 3:23 pm | University of Auckland
War and terrorism, race and immigration, market and financial crises, climate change and environmental degradation – these are the big issues of our age; and they are making us highly anxious. More >>
Demand for ethical leadership leads to new qualifications
Wednesday, 21 September 2016, 11:11 am | University of Auckland
Demand is growing in the community and social sector for effective and ethical leaders who can bring innovation and creativity to their roles, while maintaining the highest standards of social justice, equity and equality. More >>
Castiglione – painter to imperial China
Tuesday, 20 September 2016, 1:55 pm | University of Auckland
An exhibition of breathtaking reproductions of the work of one of imperial China’s most eminent and prolific painters is coming to Auckland’s George Fraser Gallery at the end of September. More >>