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Public lecture series: latest ideas for a greener NZ

Wednesday, 8 October 2014, 10:25 am | University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is holding a major public lecture series on the newest, smartest ideas in green technologies with topics including geothermal energy, electric vehicles, power use reduction and green growth opportunities. More >>

Text message service aids malaria care

Wednesday, 8 October 2014, 9:42 am | University of Auckland

A mobile phone text message reminder service has proved to be a successful way of ensuring health workers stick to new protocols for malaria in Papua New Guinea. More >>

University of Auckland launches MOOC

Tuesday, 7 October 2014, 10:59 am | University of Auckland

With more data being generated and collected than ever before, the University of Auckland’s first official Massive Online Open Course (MOOC) will teach students how to find the stories told by statistical data. With more data being generated ... More >>

Low fat diet sees heart disease rates drop

Monday, 6 October 2014, 10:28 am | University of Auckland

New Zealanders have never been healthier in terms of heart disease with death rates plummeting since the 1960s, according to cardiac epidemiologist, Professor Rod Jackson. The statistics are very clear, says Professor Jackson from the University of Auckland. ... More >>

When could life have existed on Mars?

Sunday, 5 October 2014, 1:34 pm | University of Auckland

When could life have existed on Mars? A volcanic approach to studying the red planet More >>

1500 teens sign up for SPARX

Friday, 3 October 2014, 4:06 pm | University of Auckland

More than 1500 young New Zealanders have signed up to use e-therapy tool SPARXsince it launched six months ago. SPARX is a self-help online program designed to teach young people aged 12 to 19 the skills to deal with feeling down, depressed or stressed. ... More >>

Childhood dream to become a teacher comes true

Friday, 3 October 2014, 12:10 pm | University of Auckland

Most of Lisapeta Wilson’s friends played shop, but she always preferred to play teacher. More >>

Tuvaluan returns home with PhD from University of Auckland

Friday, 3 October 2014, 11:59 am | University of Auckland

It’s hard enough embarking on a PhD, but for Tufoua Panapa it also meant leaving the tiny nation of Tuvalu with a population of just 10,000 to live and study in Auckland. More >>

Patients may benefit from operating room team simulations

Friday, 3 October 2014, 10:39 am | University of Auckland

Shorter hospital stays and reduced complication rates may be the result of new team-orientated simulation-based training being pioneered by the University of Auckland. More >>

PhD student’s bravery pays off with thesis award

Wednesday, 1 October 2014, 5:25 pm | University of Auckland

University of Auckland PhD graduate Dr Lina Gonzalez had such a strong desire for the people in her thesis to be heard she interviewed her subjects in parts of her native Colombia still controlled by armed rebels. More >>

Lecture will debate the future of universities

Wednesday, 1 October 2014, 3:06 pm | University of Auckland

Cambridge University’s Professor Stefan Collini, a world leader in intellectual history and English literature, is giving a public lecture on the future of universities at the University of Auckland Titled “What’s happening to universities? Historical ... More >>

Extending architecture’s humanitarian role

Wednesday, 1 October 2014, 1:47 pm | University of Auckland

A student whose goal is to extend architecture’s humanitarian role was awarded a PhD in Architecture at the University of Auckland’s Spring Graduation this week. More >>

Designing for diversity

Tuesday, 30 September 2014, 11:24 am | University of Auckland

A first generation Chinese New Zealander has created a design for his local shops in an effort to promote greater cultural diversity. Bobby Shen undertook the project as part of his Masters of Architecture (Professional) degree at the University of ... More >>

Sugar versus fat for healthy diet

Monday, 29 September 2014, 3:40 pm | University of Auckland

The debate on healthy diet and the arguments about reducing sugar and fat get an airing on Wednesday at the Auckland Nutrition Research Network seminar. More >>

Pianist researches cure for ‘musician’s cramp’

Monday, 29 September 2014, 3:32 pm | University of Auckland

Focal dystonia of the hand, also known as ‘musician’s cramp’, has been the subject of almost a decade of study for pianist Rae de Lisle from the University of Auckland. The Senior Lecturer and Head of Piano at the School of Music, who graduates ... More >>