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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 >>
Mayoral hopefuls debate Auckland’s future
Tuesday, 30 August 2016, 10:42 am | University of Auckland
If you’re wondering where leading mayoral candidates stand on vital housing and infrastructure issues, an upcoming debate at the University of Auckland should clarify things. More >>
How to make Auckland better
Tuesday, 30 August 2016, 9:44 am | University of Auckland
“Liveability” of cities is a slippery concept, its definition changing depending on who you ask. Common themes, though, are strong, inclusive neighbourhoods, accessibility and sustainable ways of getting around, a diverse and resilient local economy, vibrant ... More >>
Diversity presents unique health service challenges
Monday, 29 August 2016, 3:28 pm | University of Auckland
The unique opportunities and challenges facing health and social service access and delivery for New Zealand’s increasingly diverse society will be discussed in Auckland next week. More >>
Authorities and Chinese community need to work together
Friday, 26 August 2016, 3:54 pm | University of Auckland
Chinese studying, working and living in New Zealand need to make sure they report crimes to police, and police need to re-engage with the Chinese community, a researcher says. Dr Andrew Zhu, political polling expert and honorary research fellow at the ... More >>
