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Researchers Test ‘cool Roofs’ In Climate Hot Spots
Monday, 24 July 2023, 12:19 pm | University of Auckland
Scientists will test ‘cool roofs’ in countries that are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of global warming. As the world warms up, scientists are rigorously testing ‘cool roofs’, as a passive cooling system that could reduce the harms ... More >>
New Zealanders lead call for SDGs to be science-led
Wednesday, 19 July 2023, 6:43 am | University of Auckland
18 July Three internationally renowned New Zealanders are part of the International Science Council’s global commission calling for a “new way of doing science” to tackle the UN sustainable development goals (SDGs). Former prime minister ... More >>
Researchers Hope A Newly Launched Registry Will Quantify The Burden Of Long Covid In Aotearoa New Zealand
Friday, 7 July 2023, 6:01 am | University of Auckland
Researchers are launching a long-Covid registry in the hope of painting an accurate picture of the burden of the debilitating illness in Aotearoa New Zealand. The registry, Mātauranga Raranga asks people to confidentially provide information about their ... More >>
University Of Auckland Ranks 68 In World, Leading Excellence Across The NZ University Sector
Wednesday, 28 June 2023, 11:44 am | University of Auckland
Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland’s rise to 68 in the world in the latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings is an enormous success for the University and a clear indicator of the excellence and global reputation of the university ... More >>
Students Take Consent Education To Milan
Tuesday, 20 June 2023, 10:14 am | University of Auckland
With rape and sexual violence regularly in New Zealand news headlines, the value of consent education cannot be underestimated, say the founders of Let’s Talk Consent. University of Auckland students Jasmine Gray, Laura Porteous, and recent graduate ... More >>
University Celebrates Increase In Funded Medical Students
Thursday, 15 June 2023, 11:16 am | University of Auckland
Today’s announcement that more New Zealanders will be trained to be doctors is day of celebration for all who use our health system and the health workforce. The Government announced today that it will fund an additional 50 medical students at ... More >>
Kūmara Research Offers Hope For Sleep-deprived Parents
Tuesday, 6 June 2023, 11:05 am | University of Auckland
Kūmara could help boost babies’ microbiome, helping them sleep soundly and ward off viruses. There’s fresh hope for sleep-deprived parents, with a study into whether kūmara boosts babies’ microbiome, potentially helping them sleep soundly and ward ... More >>
School Engagement – Latest Research Shows Student-teacher Relationships, Self-belief, & Inclusivity Are Keys To Success
Wednesday, 31 May 2023, 10:47 am | University of Auckland
Research published today by Growing Up in New Zealand shows that students who report positive relationships with their teacher are more engaged in school. The research also shows the importance of students’ self-belief as learners, and the need for ... More >>
Study Explores Smartwatch Potential In Healthcare
Monday, 29 May 2023, 11:05 am | University of Auckland
Smartwatches could soon benefit overstretched health practitioners and their patients, says Business School researcher Ruhi Bajaj, lead author of a preliminary study exploring the potential role of such devices in healthcare. However, concerns around the interpretation ... More >>
Sound Pollution From Small Boats Interferes With Fish Hearing: Research
Wednesday, 24 May 2023, 4:50 pm | University of Auckland
Sound pollution from small boats can interfere with the hearing of fish in shallow coastal waters, threatening to disrupt routines necessary for survival, according to University of Auckland research in the Hauraki Gulf. Sound pollution from small ... More >>
We Have A Privacy Act Fit For 2011 – Academics
Wednesday, 24 May 2023, 12:03 pm | University of Auckland
A lot needs to change to protect people's privacy and enable individuals to act when their rights are breached, say the editors of the country's most comprehensive book on privacy law in New Zealand. Privacy law is in a precarious position, say ... More >>
Climate Justice Takes Centre Stage
Monday, 8 May 2023, 11:22 am | University of Auckland
A climate litigation conference is bringing together academics, activists, lawyers, judges, students and businesses to discuss and debate climate-related legal issues in Aotearoa and abroad. Climate change is the defining issue of our time but changing ... More >>
AI Better Equipped To Determine Company Values
Monday, 8 May 2023, 10:30 am | University of Auckland
Using machine learning to find the true value of companies. University of Auckland researchers are harnessing artificial intelligence to evaluate the actual value of companies based on profitability, efficiency, growth, risk and more. In ... More >>
Microbiome Transfer Hoped To Help Gut Problems In Autism
Wednesday, 3 May 2023, 2:24 pm | University of Auckland
Researchers are taking the next step in microbiome research, hoping to alleviate gut problems that disproportionately affect Autistic people. A ground-breaking clinical trial involving microbiome transfer to alleviate gut problems in Autistic people ... More >>
How The Pandemic Altered Auckland’s Rental Market
Friday, 28 April 2023, 10:31 am | University of Auckland
Following the advent of Covid-19 and the resulting shift towards working from home, rents in Auckland’s lower-density, city-fringe suburbs increased more than those in the city centre, according to a study published in the International Journal of ... More >>
Speaking A Tonal Language Could Boost Your Melodic Ability, But At The Cost Of Rhythm
Friday, 28 April 2023, 5:14 am | University of Auckland
Your native language may affect your musical ability, according to University of Auckland and Yale University research. A study comparing the melodic and rhythmic abilities of almost half a million people speaking 54 different languages found that ... More >>
Methamphetamine Detected In Downtown Auckland Air Pollution
Thursday, 13 April 2023, 5:10 am | University of Auckland
Methamphetamine, nicotine, caffeine and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) were detected in downtown Auckland air in the first study of its type in New Zealand and Australia. Traces caught by filters at a pollution monitoring site on Customs St near the bottom ... More >>
Why Banks Need To Boost Their Cybersecurity Investments
Friday, 31 March 2023, 11:05 am | University of Auckland
The desire for banks to free-ride on the contributions of others in relation to collective security means that many underinvest in cybersecurity, according to a recent paper. Cyber attacks on the banking sector are prevalent, yet system-wide ... More >>
Lost Chimpanzees Of Tenerife Redefined Human Intelligence
Thursday, 30 March 2023, 11:37 am | University of Auckland
Chimpanzees in seminal early 20th century psychology research showing their problem-solving capabilities are being honoured in a research project capturing their full and sometimes tragic life stories. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2303/3fb364591f0ec9c62126.jpeg" ... More >>
Gene-editing Treatment Relieves Debilitating Symptoms
Thursday, 23 March 2023, 3:11 pm | University of Auckland
Kiwi patients with a painful and debilitating inherited illness say gene-editing therapy has changed their lives. Kiwi patients with a painful and debilitating inherited illness say gene-editing therapy has changed their lives and completely relieved ... More >>
