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Tinnitus study identifies prevalence
Friday, 16 October 2015, 10:11 am | University of Auckland
Media Release - University of Auckland - 6 October 2015 Embargoed to 1am Friday 16 October 2015 (NZT) More >>
Bone development changes with different kinds of exercise
Thursday, 15 October 2015, 5:17 pm | University of Auckland
Different forms of exercise have different effects on bone development, according to a study by New Zealand’s Liggins Institute. The study is published today in Physiological Reports, the online journal of The Physiological Society in Britain ... More >>
Treating low blood sugar
Thursday, 15 October 2015, 4:02 pm | University of Auckland
Stabilising low blood sugar levels in newborns with hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, appears to prevent brain damage, according to the first study of its kind. More >>
When big IT projects fail: the solution could be simple
Thursday, 15 October 2015, 10:23 am | University of Auckland
Why does new software keep replicating the bad choices of old software? Why does the software you use at work always look awful compared to the software you use at home? Why isn’t applying for a passport as easy as making a Facebook profile? More >>
Our future wireless world: what might 2020 look like?
Thursday, 15 October 2015, 10:21 am | University of Auckland
The first mobile phones cost NZ$6800 and we paid $70 per month plus 70c a minute to talk on them. If that was 1987’s version of cellular technology, what will 2020’s version be? The first mobile phones cost NZ$6800 and we paid $70 per month plus 70c ... More >>
Lecture will detail the future of business journalism in NZ
Tuesday, 13 October 2015, 4:33 pm | University of Auckland
Journalist and Sunday Star Times columnist Rod Oram is presenting this year’s Bruce Jesson lecture at the University of Auckland tomorrow. The annual lecture is named in honour of journalist, author, unionist and former Auckland Regional Councillor ... More >>
New partnership boosts overseas study opportunities
Tuesday, 13 October 2015, 2:15 pm | University of Auckland
The University of Auckland’s goal to see one in four students graduating with overseas experience by 2020 has been advanced through a new partnership to boost the number of students from the United States. More >>
National Science Challenge to Launch Research
Tuesday, 13 October 2015, 11:58 am | University of Auckland
What if New Zealand developed the next generation of foods that will help consumers maintain their health and protect them against diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome or chronic allergies? What if we could answer some big science questions – use ... More >>
Academic studies gossip columnist
Tuesday, 13 October 2015, 11:51 am | University of Auckland
As a child growing up in California Jennifer Frost loved watching re-runs of the 1950s television sitcom I Love Lucy . Now the Associate Professor in History at the University of Auckland has ended up writing about one of the programme’s most flamboyant ... More >>
New research for nutritional solutions to obesity
Tuesday, 13 October 2015, 10:11 am | University of Auckland
Nutritional solutions for obesity and poor metabolic health is the focus of a $2.9 million research programme to be funded by the new National Science Challenge, High-Value Nutrition. More >>
GPs and pharmacists most popular for elderly healthcare
Tuesday, 13 October 2015, 9:43 am | University of Auckland
General practitioners and pharmacists are the primary health care professionals seen by most people in advanced age, according to new research from the University of Auckland. More >>
New teaching resource to help support diversity
Friday, 9 October 2015, 11:10 am | University of Auckland
Inside Out, a video-based teaching resource created in partnership by University of Auckland’s Dr John Fenaughty, Curative, and RainbowYOUTH, is set to be launched to the Wellington community at Parliament on Tuesday October 13th. The free classroom ... More >>
600 more beds at University of Auckland
Wednesday, 7 October 2015, 2:56 pm | University of Auckland
The University of Auckland is to increase the number of beds available in its student accommodation by 600, or about 25 percent, over the next two years. More >>
ADHD no barrier to student’s achievement
Monday, 5 October 2015, 10:45 am | University of Auckland
When she was five year’s old Anna Redgrave’s parents were told she would never achieve success. But she has repeatedly proved the doubters wrong. Her latest achievement was to graduate with a Master of Counselling (Hons) from the University of Auckland’s ... More >>
Half of GPs unaware of gay and bisexual men's sexuality
Friday, 2 October 2015, 8:51 am | University of Auckland
Half of GPs unaware of gay and bisexual men's sexuality Only half of gay and bisexual men surveyed in New Zealand believed their general practitioner knew about their sexual orientation, according to new research led by the University of Auckland. ... More >>
Dance and Social Justice Symposium
Thursday, 1 October 2015, 12:01 pm | University of Auckland
This symposium brings together leading international scholars in dance and social justice to present keynote speeches and presentations on topical issues in these fields. With a focus on pedagogy and practice, the symposium aims to generate idea ... More >>
Calcium supplement no help for bones
Thursday, 1 October 2015, 11:50 am | University of Auckland
Increasing calcium intake through diet or supplements should not be recommended for fracture or osteoporosis prevention, according to University of Auckland Associate Professor of Medicine, Dr Mark Bolland. More >>
Desire for meaningful career leads to teaching
Wednesday, 30 September 2015, 1:59 pm | University of Auckland
It took the wisdom of an Italian woman to make Holly Hopcroft decide the time was right to become a teacher. She graduated with a Masters of Teaching with first class honours from the Faculty of Education and Social Work at the University of Auckland’s ... More >>
Sugary drinks banned from hospitals and health boards
Wednesday, 30 September 2015, 12:00 pm | University of Auckland
Sugary drinks banned from hospitals and health boards All hospitals and DHBs are expected to kick sugary drinks out of their premises today. More >>
Public lecture on the U.S. Presidential Elections
Wednesday, 30 September 2015, 10:42 am | University of Auckland
American entrepreneur, academic, and policymaker Dr Terry Babcock-Lumish will speak at the University of Auckland next month. Her lecture, “All Politics is Local? The 2016 U.S. Presidential Election and its Implications for the International Community" ... More >>
