Feature Article

4 March 2025
The University of Auckland has launched Ingenious, a podcast taking a deep dive into the world and minds of researchers. The first episode explores the science behind lactose intolerance and how a 5,000-year-old genetic mutation determines whether milk is friend or foe.
Sustainable impact
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3 March 2025
A new project aims to create quieter, healthier and more affordable homes in our city centres.
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28 February 2025
Large cohort of first-year Pacific students a step in the right direction to increase Pacific academic scholars.
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25 February 2025
Human rights champion Dr Maria Armoudian to lead the University’s work towards sustainability in research, teaching and global outreach.
Arts and culture
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26 January 2025
Opinion: Public buildings offer a unique opportunity to create architectural experiences that belong to the whole community, which is what makes investing in quality civic design so vital, says Sarosh Mulla.
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22 January 2025
Opinion: Neal Curtis reflect on the forces behind the veil of pomp at the Trump inauguration.
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11 December 2024
Some people can’t imagine a dog barking or a police siren. Songs can’t get stuck in their heads. They have no inner voices.
Business and economy
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5 March 2025
With an ageing population set to strain the pension system, economist Susan St John proposes a way to reduce costs without deep cuts.
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4 March 2025
Opinion: Documents show the government is going against expert advice by insisting higher speed limits will improve productivity, writes Timothy Welch.
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3 March 2025
Working in the University's Makerspace is all about inspiring 'playful curiosity', says Sean Kelly.
Education and society
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3 March 2025
Opinion: Aid must be freed from the vested interests and racial prejudices that determine who is deserving and who is not, says Ritesh Shah.
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19 February 2025
School friendships and social connections are vital to positive student experiences so need to be actively fostered, according to findings from the Our Voices project at the University of Auckland
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19 February 2025
Opinion: Destiny Church too often uses the fear of violence to drive queer people out of public life. The Govt ahould adopt lawfare against the organisation and we should all stand up to them, says Emmy Rakete.
Environment
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4 February 2025
Opinion: Taking Shane Jones’ provocations seriously distracts from the fact his minerals strategy sets the playing field to transform the sector through responsible and sustainable practices, says Professor JR Rowland.
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15 January 2025
Analysis: Thomas Dowling and Te Kahuratai Moko-Painting provided New Zealand perspectives to a global initative calling for sustainable development in space.
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8 January 2025
Analysis: Now is a good time to build resilience to weather extremes as new research shows prospects for even more ocean warming, says Kevin Trenberth.
Health and medicine
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4 March 2025
The University of Auckland has launched Ingenious, a podcast taking a deep dive into the world and minds of researchers. The first episode explores the science behind lactose intolerance and how a 5,000-year-old genetic mutation determines whether milk is friend or foe.
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4 March 2025
Two Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences students will receive around $25,000 each for study-related travel as part of new-look philanthropic funding.
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3 March 2025
Insights gained from a genetic diagnosis of autism can be transformative for children and their families, says the scientist helming New Zealand’s first autism research clinic.
Politics and law
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3 March 2025
Drawing on her family’s heritage as educators has helped Dr Suliana Mone inspire the next generation of legal minds.
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26 February 2025
New Zealand’s animal welfare system is failing – and in urgent need of a dedicated police unit, researcher warns.
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12 February 2025
Conflict expert Dr Thomas Gregory has written the first book to show how civilian protection can be weaponised to enable and excuse the harm inflicted on civilians in wars.
Science and technology
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5 March 2025
School of Psychology students and their teachers are investigating student wellbeing and belonging at Waipapa Taumata Rau.
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3 March 2025
A new project aims to create quieter, healthier and more affordable homes in our city centres.
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12 February 2025
Dr Bryan Ruddy’s first foray into robots came through fight-to-the-death BattleBot combat. Now he builds robots designed to help humans live better lives
University news
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4 March 2025
The University of Auckland has launched Ingenious, a podcast taking a deep dive into the world and minds of researchers. The first episode explores the science behind lactose intolerance and how a 5,000-year-old genetic mutation determines whether milk is friend or foe.
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4 March 2025
Five leading graduates will receive a Distinguished Alumni Award for their outstanding achievements and contribution to society.
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26 February 2025
Vice-Chancellor Professor Dawn Freshwater says a new MoU with Ho Chi Minh University of Technology will lead to closer ties and mutual benefits.
The Challenge
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29 October 2024
University researchers have joined the global challenge to understand what gravitational waves can tell us about the universe and how everything began.
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22 October 2024
Netball is celebrating its centenery in New Zealand. Auckland University researcher Dr Margaret Henley has been digging deep in the archives.
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10 October 2024
Discussion about the use of genetic modification technology outside the lab can easily become polarised. Research suggests a way to avoid this.