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Former Elam students plan reunion
Tuesday, 3 November 2015, 11:43 am | University of Auckland
Elam School of Fine Arts at the University of Auckland turns 125 this year and to mark the event, former students from the 1960s and 1970s are organising a reunion of their cohort, to take place during the last weekend in November. More >>
Popular book has guided teachers for two decades
Tuesday, 3 November 2015, 10:57 am | University of Auckland
A popular book that has guided New Zealand teachers for over two decades has just published its fifth edition thanks to the work of several University of Auckland academics. The Professional Practice of Teaching in New Zealand has been published ... More >>
Tireless marine campaigner will be sorely missed
Tuesday, 3 November 2015, 9:37 am | University of Auckland
A pioneer of marine conservation and tireless campaigner in the battle to create New Zealand’s first marine reserves has died aged 78. More >>
Childhood dreams of theatre now a reality
Monday, 2 November 2015, 2:13 pm | University of Auckland
Growing up in Papua New Guinea Dr Jackie Kauli knew she wanted a career in drama. She grew up in Port Moresby and then moved to Arawa, now known as the Autonomous Region of Bougainville. She spent the rest of her early education in her home province ... More >>
Aucklander to co-lead global obesity commission
Monday, 2 November 2015, 10:23 am | University of Auckland
Auckland public health expert, Professor Boyd Swinburn will jointly lead a new international commission on obesity, launched today by prestigious medical journal, The Lancet. More >>
Robots help with rural elderly healthcare
Monday, 2 November 2015, 10:20 am | University of Auckland
Healthcare robots in the homes of independent elderly rural residents may help lessen social isolation and help with medical care, according to new research from the University of Auckland. More >>
A guide to living in Auckland
Friday, 30 October 2015, 9:34 am | University of Auckland
The University of Auckland has released its latest ‘Guide to living in Auckland’ to assist the thousands of students who will move out of home and into the city for tertiary studies next year. It covers essentials such as cost of living, how to pick ... More >>
University students to study flood affected village in Fiji
Wednesday, 28 October 2015, 2:01 pm | University of Auckland
University of Auckland students are heading to Fiji this Sunday to study how a local community has adapted after three serious floods in a decade. The trip is part of the university’s Development Studies programme, where Professor Andreas Neef is ... More >>
Auckland celebrates the art of ceramics
Tuesday, 27 October 2015, 2:59 pm | University of Auckland
Looming bigger and brighter for its second year, the Auckland Festival of Ceramics celebrates all things clay with exhibitions, talks, demonstrations and tours throughout November and December. More >>
Rugby World Cup a turnoff for many
Tuesday, 27 October 2015, 12:43 pm | University of Auckland
As the All Blacks gear up for the Rugby World Cup final, spare a thought for the surprisingly high number of Kiwis who are holding their breath just waiting for the whole thing to be over. Associate Professor Toni Bruce, from the Faculty of Education ... More >>
Eight seconds that changed an earthquake engineer’s life
Tuesday, 27 October 2015, 11:30 am | University of Auckland
Ken Elwood was attending a seminar on the seismic performance of buildings in the Christchurch CBD on February 22, 2011 when the earthquake that devastated the central city struck. More >>
Marae link important to Māori in advanced age
Tuesday, 27 October 2015, 11:02 am | University of Auckland
Māori in advanced age living in areas of higher socio-economic deprivation were significantly more likely to attend a marae, according to new research from the University of Auckland. More >>
South Auckland leads the way in obesity prevention
Monday, 26 October 2015, 11:08 am | University of Auckland
South Auckland women in early pregnancy are needed to help with a study that looks into healthy pregnancy nutrition and healthy weight gain. This is the first study in New Zealand to look at obesity prevention, by intervening in pregnancy, and has ... More >>
Academics research project earns international award
Thursday, 22 October 2015, 2:17 pm | University of Auckland
A research project that shows the value of including the public’s input in the political process has won a research award from IAP2 Australasia. Associate Professor Jennifer Lees-Marshment’s project, “The Ministry of Public Input” was named ... More >>
New partnership approach will improve hearing services
Thursday, 22 October 2015, 12:16 pm | University of Auckland
A proposal to develop a new centre of clinical excellence to promote innovative practice and improved outcomes for deaf and impaired hearing people, is a step closer with the launch of a new collaboration. More >>
Dance Studies students showcase their talent
Thursday, 22 October 2015, 11:57 am | University of Auckland
Dance Studies students from the National Institute of Creative Arts and Industries (NICAI) at the University of Auckland will take to the stage next week in a Performance Series showcasing their talent. More >>
University’s top researchers elected as Fellows
Thursday, 22 October 2015, 11:46 am | University of Auckland
Seven of the University of Auckland’s leading researchers were among 12 New Zealanders elected as Fellows of the Royal Society this week. The University of Auckland 22 October 2015 University’s top researchers elected as Fellows of the Royal Society ... More >>
The search for alien life – here on earth
Wednesday, 21 October 2015, 10:43 am | University of Auckland
The oldest rocks and most hostile landscapes on Earth are vital clues that may one day help us discover life on other planets or in other solar systems, says a leading astrobiologist from the University of Auckland. More >>
Canoes and food among top clubs for students
Tuesday, 20 October 2015, 10:11 am | University of Auckland
The Auckland University Canoe Club, one of the oldest on campus, has won the top prize at the University of Auckland annual club awards. More >>
Stimulating Spring Week on University of Auckland campus
Monday, 19 October 2015, 11:28 am | University of Auckland
Poor child heath: a way forward, recovery after stroke, osteoporosis, contemporary New Zealand artists in Berlin, and exercise as the medicine for sustainable health are among some of the topics being aired at the Centre for Continuing Education’s ... More >>
