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New Zealand could be next for tax on sugary drinks
Friday, 18 March 2016, 9:23 am | University of Auckland
The New Zealand Government may reconsider its position on a tax on sugary drinks as part of a comprehensive strategy to tackle obesity, says FIZZ spokesman, Dr Gerhard Sundborn. More >>
Good environment vital for our health
Wednesday, 16 March 2016, 2:43 pm | University of Auckland
A global report showing the environment is responsible for one in four deaths is relevant to New Zealand's disease burden, according to Professor Alistair Woodward. More >>
New biotech process for cheaper anti-cancer drugs
Wednesday, 9 March 2016, 1:18 pm | University of Auckland
Cheaper anti-cancer drugs will result from a new biotech process that produces an antibody to enhance cancer treatment. More >>
Focus on Pacific community hearing loss
Monday, 7 March 2016, 11:18 am | University of Auckland
Hearing loss and access to hearing health services among older people in New Zealand’s Pacific community will be investigated this year. More >>
Cancer primary care needs improvement
Friday, 4 March 2016, 9:35 am | University of Auckland
New Zealand needs to improve its early diagnosis of cancer and providing optimum treatment, if we are to catch up with cancer care progress in Australia, according to new research from the University of Auckland. More >>
Climate change impacts beyond 2050 need attention
Thursday, 3 March 2016, 11:18 am | University of Auckland
The greatest risks of climate change such as food shortages lie beyond 2050 and this makes it difficult for researchers, but big, uncertain risks must not be ignored, according to the University of Auckland’s Professor Alistair Woodward. More >>
New online tool supports healthy food in schools
Thursday, 3 March 2016, 8:52 am | University of Auckland
Schools will soon have a new online tool to assess and improve the food and beverages they have available for students. More >>
App makes low salt and gluten-free shopping easy
Wednesday, 2 March 2016, 3:01 pm | University of Auckland
Low salt and gluten-free food products will be easy to identify using an updated smart-phone app that helps New Zealanders to shop healthy. More >>
Genetic scientists from Harvard present latest discoveries
Wednesday, 2 March 2016, 1:32 pm | University of Auckland
Two visiting genetic scientists from Harvard will reveal the latest research into genetics in nervous system disorders next month. Renowned genetic scientists and Harvard University collaborators, Professor James Gusella and Professor Marcy MacDonald, ... More >>
University honours gifted architect
Wednesday, 2 March 2016, 1:04 pm | University of Auckland
One of New Zealand’s most gifted architects, David Mitchell, has been named as a 2016 Distinguished Alumni by the University of Auckland and will be honoured at a dinner held on Friday 11 March. Mitchell graduated from the University of Auckland ... More >>
Elam student finalist in Sony World Photography Awards
Tuesday, 1 March 2016, 11:21 am | University of Auckland
Artist Matilda Fraser, a 26 year old student at Elam School of Fine Arts at the University of Auckland was announced today as a finalist in the 2016 Sony World Photography Awards Student Focus programme. More >>
Architecture to arbitration alumni honoured
Tuesday, 1 March 2016, 9:35 am | University of Auckland
Architecture to arbitration alumni honoured Five outstanding graduates of the University of Auckland, in fields ranging from architecture and engineering to banking and international arbitration, will be honoured at a gala dinner this month. More than 400 guests are ... More >>
University of Auckland acknowledges Dr Ranginui Walker
Monday, 29 February 2016, 2:00 pm | University of Auckland
The University of Auckland is saddened by the death of Emeritus Professor Dr Ranginui Walker who died this morning at the age of 83. More >>
Pushing the boundaries of architectural practice
Wednesday, 24 February 2016, 3:52 pm | University of Auckland
New and radical modes of practice in architecture, urban planning and urban design will be up for discussion and debate at the upcoming Fast Forward autumn lecture series taking place at the University of Auckland. Hosted by the School of Architecture ... More >>
Science student wins Emerging Talent
Monday, 22 February 2016, 3:26 pm | University of Auckland
University of Auckland science student and champion pole vaulter, Eliza McCartney won the Emerging Talent award at last week’s Halberg Awards for her sporting achievements in 2015. More >>
Dads Can Help Boost Child Immunisation Rates
Thursday, 11 February 2016, 9:41 am | University of Auckland
Auckland, 11 February 2016 – Aiming immunisation campaigns specifically at fathers-to-be could be a promising new approach to get more New Zealand children immunised on time suggests new research by the Growing Up in New Zealand study. More >>
Better nutrition policies needed for children
Thursday, 4 February 2016, 10:24 am | University of Auckland
Most early childhood education services strive to encourage healthy eating among children, but need stronger and more detailed nutrition policies to support change in everyday staff and parent behaviours. More >>
Brain health Expo in Tāmaki this year
Wednesday, 3 February 2016, 3:14 pm | University of Auckland
A dynamic brain health expo – Brain Day Auckland 2016 - showcasing the latest in brain research and wellbeing will be held at the University of Auckland’s Tāmaki Innovation Campus next month.. More >>
Neuroscientist makes the finals again
Tuesday, 2 February 2016, 3:11 pm | University of Auckland
A neuroscientist committed to promoting brain health and awareness of neurodegenerative diseases is one of three finalists for the 2016 Young New Zealander of the Year award, to be announced on February 17. More >>
Links strengthened with Indonesia
Thursday, 28 January 2016, 11:59 am | University of Auckland
Links between Indonesia and New Zealand have been strengthened with a new agreement between their leading universities. More >>
