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Cancer researcher named as Young Bioscientist of the Year

Tuesday, 20 September 2016, 12:54 pm | University of Auckland

Cancer researcher named as Young Bioscientist of the Year Media Release - University of Auckland 20 September 2016 More >>

Youth health needs specialised training

Tuesday, 20 September 2016, 12:05 pm | University of Auckland

Specialised training in youth health for clinicians who work mainly with young people may result in better health outcomes for students, according to research from the University of Auckland. More >>

Gluckman Medal to outstanding clinical leader

Tuesday, 20 September 2016, 9:56 am | University of Auckland

Internationally recognised surgeon and perioperative care specialist, Professor Andrew Hill, is this year’s recipient of the Gluckman Medal for his outstanding contributions to research, education and service. More >>

Top university officials visit University of Auckland

Monday, 19 September 2016, 12:18 pm | University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is today hosting representatives from partner institutions in China, Tsinghua University and Qinghai University. More >>

China university delegation hosted by University of Auckland

Monday, 19 September 2016, 10:43 am | University of Auckland

Delegates from Tsinghua and Qinghai Universities will visit the University of Auckland today for high-level discussions on how on-going collaboration between the three universities can be strengthened and enhanced. More >>

Kiwis win gold at world’s largest Waka Ama race

Thursday, 15 September 2016, 1:54 pm | University of Auckland

Months of gruelling winter training on the Waitemata Harbour has paid off for the University of Auckland Waka Ama paddlers, who have won gold in Hawaii. The Faculty of Engineering’s Waka Ama team battled tough conditions in open seas to win the ... More >>

Traumatic brain injury expert to visit

Thursday, 15 September 2016, 9:44 am | University of Auckland

An international expert in the psychological needs of individuals with brain injury will visit Auckland in October. More >>

$32,000 in prizes for innovative solutions

Tuesday, 13 September 2016, 3:51 pm | University of Auckland

Livestreaming mussel beds in the Hauraki Gulf to individual sponsors, and converting broken vineyard posts to a biofuel are two of the winning ideas that Auckland students have generated in an innovation challenge with a total $32,000 prize pool. More >>

Inspiring a new generation of musicians

Tuesday, 13 September 2016, 12:51 pm | University of Auckland

If you happened to be traveling through the commercial area of Mt Roskill of a week night, you might be surprised to hear live music wafting out from amongst the factories and shops. More >>

Promising results for elusive gonorrhoea vaccine

Saturday, 10 September 2016, 12:53 pm | University of Auckland

A vaccine developed against meningococcal disease has been discovered to give about 30 percent protection against gonorrhoea. More >>

Older peoples’ unmet needs result in lower quality of life

Friday, 9 September 2016, 9:45 am | University of Auckland

Older New Zealanders with unmet needs have a lower quality of life, according to new research from the University of Auckland. More >>

University to host inaugural writers’ event

Tuesday, 6 September 2016, 4:59 pm | University of Auckland

Top international and NZ writers, publishers and industry experts are coming together for a two-day forum hosted by the University of Auckland on 17 and 18 September. More >>

Mind your Ts and Cs: unfair consumer contract terms rife

Tuesday, 6 September 2016, 11:19 am | University of Auckland

Ever agreed to terms and conditions without reading, let alone understanding them? Chances are, you’ve signed up to terms recognised by a new law as unfair. More >>

University of Auckland is NZ's leading university

Tuesday, 6 September 2016, 9:34 am | University of Auckland

The University of Auckland has been recognised internationally as New Zealand’s leading university in the latest rankings published this week by QS World University Rankings. More >>

Diversity among Dads in New Zealand

Sunday, 4 September 2016, 8:22 pm | University of Auckland

A rich diversity among those who play father and father-figure roles in the lives of contemporary New Zealand children was revealed in new research from the University of Auckland’s Centre for Longitudinal Research. More >>

Warnings suggested on sugary drinks

Thursday, 1 September 2016, 1:20 pm | University of Auckland

Plain packaging and warning labels may help reduce consumption of sugary drinks by young people, according to research from the University of Auckland. More >>

All the world’s a stage – even work

Thursday, 1 September 2016, 9:39 am | University of Auckland

Ever thought your work would make a good sitcom? How about a stage show? A researcher is helping staff at an Auckland firm turn this idle fantasy into a constructive reality: they’re collaboratively creating a piece of theatre about what it’s like working ... More >>

University of Auckland is most innovative in Australasia

Wednesday, 31 August 2016, 1:51 pm | University of Auckland

The University of Auckland has been ranked as the most innovative university in New Zealand and Australia in the inaugural Reuters Top 75: Asia’s Most Innovative Universities rankings. More >>

Zinc found to reverse brain cell changes in autism

Wednesday, 31 August 2016, 10:15 am | University of Auckland

Zinc found to reverse brain cell changes in autism Media Release - University of Auckland 31 August 2016 More >>

Agri-tech research impresses top Chinese officials

Tuesday, 30 August 2016, 3:00 pm | University of Auckland

World-leading research aimed at improving productivity and health in the agricultural sector was the focus of a visit from top level Chinese government officials to the University of Auckland last week. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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