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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 >>

New Zealand’s first organisational theatre performance

Thursday, 19 January 2017, 1:59 pm | University of Auckland

On Saturday afternoon, a one-off show will be performed in Auckland. It will be theatre, but not as you know it. More >>

New regional rural doctor training for Whakatane

Wednesday, 18 January 2017, 11:22 am | University of Auckland

The first fifth year medical students in a new Regional-Rural Programme will soon be working at Whakatane Hospital and in local GP rooms. More >>

New startup to research novel cancer vaccines

Wednesday, 18 January 2017, 10:15 am | University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is partnering with an American drug development company to launch a biotech start-up that will research novel cancer vaccines. More >>

Taking on obesity with science and education

Wednesday, 11 January 2017, 11:14 am | University of Auckland

We all know simply telling teenagers what’s good for them seldom gets through (and the same goes for adults). That’s why a unique science education programme developed in New Zealand is giving teenagers the knowledge and tools to figure out for themselves ... More >>

The enduring appeal of vinyl in a digital age

Thursday, 5 January 2017, 11:46 am | University of Auckland

Not so long ago, records were the preserve of muso anoraks and hipsters. Now they’re back in big box. And, after almost flat-lining in 2006, last month vinyl sales outstripped digital music sales for the first time in the UK (though that’s partly because ... More >>

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