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Graduate's film selected for Cannes Short Film Corner
Tuesday, 17 March 2015, 12:48 pm | University of Auckland
University of Auckland film graduate Linda Darby has had her Masters short film After Wonderland accepted into the Cannes Short Film Corner, as part of the 68th Festival de Cannes 2015. More >>
Putting a price on a predator-free New Zealand
Monday, 16 March 2015, 9:48 am | University of Auckland
A vision of a New Zealand free from the worst introduced predators is not a fantasy, say scientists, who have analysed the costs of such a project for the first time. More >>
NZ experts lead call for a tobacco-free world by 2040
Friday, 13 March 2015, 5:32 pm | University of Auckland
NZ experts lead call for a tobacco-free world by 2040 Media Release - University of Auckland - 10 March 2015 More >>
Participants wanted for low dose aspirin trial
Friday, 13 March 2015, 2:18 pm | University of Auckland
Participants wanted for low dose aspirin trial Media Release - University of Auckland - 13 March 2015 More >>
Minister says more evidence needed on e-cigarettes
Friday, 13 March 2015, 12:01 pm | University of Auckland
The need for more examination and investigation into the role of e-cigarettes was called for by the Associate Minister of Health at a symposium at the University of Auckland this week. More >>
People wanted for innovative cardiac exercise study
Friday, 13 March 2015, 10:03 am | University of Auckland
Participants are needed for an innovative exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation study that uses mobile technology to remotely supervise exercise in real time, anywhere in New Zealand. More >>
Visionary architecture in focus
Thursday, 12 March 2015, 11:51 am | University of Auckland
Speculative as well as realised works by renowned contemporary architects is the focus of the upcoming Communiqué 2015 lecture series at the University of Auckland. Hosted by the School of Architecture and Planning, the theme of this year’s popular ... More >>
People wanted for innovative cardiac exercise study
Wednesday, 11 March 2015, 3:42 pm | University of Auckland
Participants are needed for an innovative exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation study that uses mobile technology to remotely supervise exercise in real time, anywhere in New Zealand. More >>
Top Chemistry scholars showcase their work
Wednesday, 11 March 2015, 2:06 pm | University of Auckland
From anti-bacterial food packaging to harnessing traditional Chinese medicines: top Chemistry scholars showcase their work More >>
Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga launches Te Hononga Pūkenga
Wednesday, 11 March 2015, 12:20 pm | Nga Pae o te Maramatanga
On Wednesday 11th March, at an event celebrating the increasing influence of Indigenous scholarship in New Zealand, Te Hononga Pūkenga – The Māori & Indigenous Researcher Directory will be launched by the Minister for Māori Development, Hon. Te Ururoa ... More >>
Global leader in education speaking at University
Monday, 9 March 2015, 1:39 pm | University of Auckland
Dr Anthony (Tony) S. Bryk, a global leader in education research and one of America’s most noted educational researchers, will give a public lecture at the University of Auckland’s Faculty of Education next week. More >>
Distinguished graduates honoured byUniversity of Auckland
Monday, 9 March 2015, 9:54 am | University of Auckland
Six outstanding graduates of the University of Auckland, in fields ranging from competitive sailing and rugby to law and wireless power systems, will be honoured at a gala dinner this month. More >>
Bryan Williams receives Distinguished Alumni Award
Friday, 6 March 2015, 11:55 am | University of Auckland
Pacific leader, lawyer and former All Black Bryan (Beegee) Williams is one of six University of Auckland graduates to be honoured with a Distinguished Alumni Award, which he will receive at a gala dinner in Auckland on 13 March. More >>
Students have say on sex education messages
Friday, 6 March 2015, 11:37 am | University of Auckland
Sex education research evaluated by a group of young people was aimed at giving them a voice in the best ways to get key messages to them and their peers. More >>
Auckland researchers join focus on healthy ageing
Friday, 6 March 2015, 11:21 am | University of Auckland
Researchers from the University of Auckland are among many from throughout New Zealand taking part in the National Science Challenge to promote healthy ageing. More >>
Nobel Laureate to visit New Zealand for Chemistry Centenary
Thursday, 5 March 2015, 9:42 am | University of Auckland
Nobel Laureate Professor Robert H Grubbs, a Hood Fellow of the University of Auckland, will visit New Zealand as part of the centenary celebrations of the School of Chemical Sciences being held this month. Professor Grubbs received the Nobel Prize in 2005 ... More >>
Huntington’s disease researcher recognised as finalist
Wednesday, 4 March 2015, 1:45 pm | University of Auckland
Huntington’s disease researcher recognised as finalist Media Release - University of Auckland - 4 March 2015 More >>
Societies not driven by “Big Gods” of Christianity or Islam
Wednesday, 4 March 2015, 1:21 pm | University of Auckland
New research on the evolution of religious belief provides evidence that Pacific cultures were able to build large complex societies without the punishing, moralising “Big Gods” of Islam and Christianity. More >>
Award-winning architectural projects on display
Wednesday, 4 March 2015, 12:37 pm | University of Auckland
Earning a Masters of Architecture (Professional) degree is, by any standards, a real achievement. But for four students from the School of Architecture and Planning at the University of Auckland, also scooping top national and international awards ... More >>
Life of a brilliant physicist killed at Gallipoli
Wednesday, 4 March 2015, 10:20 am | University of Auckland
A young English soldier and brilliant physicist killed at Gallipoli while acting as Signals Officer in support of Allied troops during the ANZAC Breakout operation will be the subject of a public lecture at the University of Auckland next month. More >>