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Tough times mean people more likely to turn to gods
Tuesday, 11 November 2014, 10:46 am | University of Auckland
A major new cross-disciplinary study has found strong evidence that human cultures in poorer environments are more likely to believe in moralising, high gods. More >>
Historic visit by German Chancellor
Tuesday, 11 November 2014, 10:42 am | University of Auckland
Her Excellency, Dr Angela Merkel, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany is to visit the University of Auckland next week (Friday 14 November). More >>
Community Involvement in Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga Research
Monday, 10 November 2014, 5:10 pm | Nga Pae o te Maramatanga
Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga (NPM) - New Zealand’s Māori Centre of Research Excellence – recently received a report commissioned from the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) to assess the economic, social and other impacts of its research. More >>
NPM Report Highlights Significant Community Involvement
Monday, 10 November 2014, 4:26 pm | Nga Pae o te Maramatanga
Press Release 10th November 2014 Report Highlights Significant Community Involvement at the core of Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga Research More >>
Rutherford Postdoctoral Fellowship for CT scanning of roads
Friday, 7 November 2014, 11:47 am | University of Auckland
CT scanning technology has been put to novel use at the University of Auckland’s Faculty of Engineering in research aimed at improving the state of the nation’s roads. More >>
University of Auckland Cycle 5 Audit Report
Thursday, 6 November 2014, 1:18 pm | University of Auckland
The University of Auckland has been commended for the excellence of its services to staff and students. More >>
Sensor technology for Sauvignon blanc being developed
Wednesday, 5 November 2014, 11:11 am | University of Auckland
Renowned for the quality of its Sauvignon blanc, New Zealand is also leading the way in new technologies to help improve the wine during the winemaking process. More >>
First hands-on clinical ultrasound course
Wednesday, 5 November 2014, 10:13 am | University of Auckland
New Zealand’s first clinical on-campus ultrasound course finished its first year at the University of Auckland recently. Ultrasound education is traditionally delivered online with students learning the clinical scanning techniques at their work place. More >>
Engineering research attracts $2.1 million new funding
Tuesday, 4 November 2014, 1:52 pm | University of Auckland
A robotic device to monitor muscle development in children with cerebral palsy and research into the biomechanics of the lung are just two engineering research projects at the University of Auckland to attract Marsden Fund grants for 2014. More >>
Auckland celebrates $15.2 million success in Marsden Fund
Tuesday, 4 November 2014, 12:59 pm | University of Auckland
The University of Auckland is celebrating the success of 28 of its researchers and research groups, who have won $15.2 million in the prestigious Marsden Fund round, amounting to 27.3 percent of the total awarded this year. More >>
Marsden grants to advance novel medical research
Tuesday, 4 November 2014, 12:57 pm | University of Auckland
Novel medical research projects for personalised cancer, treating skin inflammation, diabetes’ impact on the heart, and creating neural bridges in pharmacology were the recipients of Marsden Grants worth $2.16 million this week. More >>
Education academic awarded Marsden Fund research grant
Tuesday, 4 November 2014, 12:34 pm | University of Auckland
Dr Georgina Stewart of the Faculty of Education’s Tai Tokerau Campus in Whangarei has received a $300,000 research grant in the prestigious Marsden Fund 2014 round. More >>
Substantial funding for research at University of Auckland
Tuesday, 4 November 2014, 12:21 pm | University of Auckland
From the science of elections to the adaptive ability of an endangered New Zealand bird, research programmes at the University of Auckland have attracted $7.33 million in Marsden Fund grants for 2014. More >>
Creating Neural Bridges
Tuesday, 4 November 2014, 10:48 am | University of Auckland
Novel medical research projects for personalised cancer, treating skin inflammation, diabetes’ impact on the heart, and creating neural bridges were the recipients of Marsden Grants worth $2.16 million this week. More >>
Auckland leads global asthma fight
Monday, 3 November 2014, 2:04 pm | University of Auckland
A new global campaign to combat asthma is being led from Auckland. Professor Innes Asher, head of Paediatrics at the University of Auckland is the Chair of the Global Asthma Network. More >>
Community health workers prepare for Ebola
Friday, 31 October 2014, 3:23 pm | University of Auckland
More than 400 primary healthcare workers from throughout the Auckland region have upskilled on preparations and protocols for Ebola cases. More >>
University academic appointed to Literacy Research Panel
Thursday, 30 October 2014, 2:54 pm | University of Auckland
Professor Stuart McNaughton has accepted a three-year appointment to the International Reading Association’s Literacy Research Panel (LRP). The panel conducts research activities through conferences, events and blogs throughout the year. The panel members ... More >>
Ocean rower to share epic tale of 60 days at sea
Wednesday, 29 October 2014, 11:26 am | University of Auckland
Ocean rower Tara Remington will share pictures and videos of her record-breaking row across the Pacific Ocean in a public talk at the University of Auckland. More >>
Honorary degrees for prominent New Zealanders
Tuesday, 28 October 2014, 12:51 pm | University of Auckland
The University of Auckland is bestowing honorary doctorates on three prominent New Zealanders: Rt Hon. Sir Peter Blanchard, Sir Graeme Douglas and Sir David Levene, in recognition of their major contributions both to the University, and to the wider ... More >>
Life and death in New Zealand
Friday, 24 October 2014, 3:34 pm | University of Auckland
Non-Māori New Zealanders held the record for the highest life expectancy in the world from 1870 to 1940. No other country has ever held the record for that long. More >>
