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13 August 2024
In partnership with Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, Waipapa Taumata Rau has unveiled a new marae, Ngā Tauira. It marked a milestone in the University’s history, celebrating the re-establishment of the historic Tūtahi Tonu wharenui.
Sustainable impact
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22 August 2024
With the local aerospace industry soaring to new heights, experts are advocating for a renewed focus on sustainability.
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20 August 2024
Ethical, abundant food systems lasted thousands of years says Dr Lyla June Johnston, keynote speaker at upcoming World Green Infrastructure Congress 2024.
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19 August 2024
Some of New Zealand's biggest companies submitted their first mandatory climate-related disclosures this year, but a new study shows disclosure doesn't guarantee better behaviour.
Arts and culture
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21 August 2024
Gus Fisher Gallery’s latest solo exhibition looks at the art, life and activism of Derek Jarman, one of Britain’s most celebrated avant-garde filmmakers.
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13 August 2024
Opinion: Learning is a complex process, and binary, either-or strategies will not get the results children deserve, says Peter O'Connor
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7 August 2024
Tūtahi Tonu, tuākana of Waipapa Marae and originally from the Epsom Campus, will re-open in its new home on 10 August.
Business and economy
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28 August 2024
Congestion charging might reduce inner-city traffic, but it could come with a privacy toll, according to a new study.
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28 August 2024
Comment: Professor Ananish Chaudhuri explores a new way of ascertaining Olympic rankings.
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27 August 2024
As Olympic kayaker Grant Clancy catches up on his business studies, his memories of being part of an 'unreal' team in Paris are something to treasure.
Education and society
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31 August 2024
The impact of high teacher expectation on student achievement, based on the work of University of Auckland professor Christine Rubie-Davies, is at the heart of a new Ngāi Tahu-led initiative.
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28 August 2024
After months of intense training, the Engineering Eagles are ready to test their skills and endurance on the world stage.
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22 August 2024
Fostering a culture of active bystanders could help women and other vulnerable groups feel safe using public transport, according to new research.
Environment
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17 August 2024
Opinion: Protests against overtourism are sweeping Europe and forcing authorities to act. Waiheke residents want Auckland Council to follow their lead and cap visitor numbers to ease a housing crisis on the island, writes Robin Kearns and Pam Oliver
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15 August 2024
A snappy presentation on seabird biology won Inka Pleiss the University's Three Minute Thesis contest.
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25 July 2024
Dr Jenny Hillman is one of those leading the way, along with the Ngāti Manuhiri Settlement Trust, to move millions of mussels into the Hauraki Gulf to help filter the waters.
Health and medicine
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29 August 2024
Young Samoan academic hopes her research will foster understanding and respect for NZ-born Sāmoan emotional experiences by centring their worldview.
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29 August 2024
Opinion: Those who can't learn from history are condemned to repeat it, so we could have learned more from the recent short history of vaping, says Kelly Burrowes
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28 August 2024
The rate of Asians who are obese has doubled in the past 20 years and racism has persisted over that time, according to a sweeping new report.
Politics and law
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28 August 2024
Opinion: Aotearoa's health spending lags behind Australia and Canada, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable funding rather than reactive crisis management.
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9 August 2024
Public outrage isn't enough; Aotearoa needs legal remedies to address cultural misappropriation, writes Jayden Houghton.
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25 July 2024
Opinion: The final report of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care is 16 volumes of tragedy and grief, but also hope for a better future, writes Stephen Winter.
Science and technology
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28 August 2024
Professor Simpson's enthusiasm for technologies like lasers and optic fibres will go global.
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20 August 2024
Ethical, abundant food systems lasted thousands of years says Dr Lyla June Johnston, keynote speaker at upcoming World Green Infrastructure Congress 2024.
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20 August 2024
Opinion: Education theory can be polarising, but one thing we should all agree on is that we need to move beyond political blame and focus on solutions, says Melissa Tacy
University news
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23 August 2024
The University of Auckland has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Whangārei District Council to explore improved campus options in Tai Tokerau.
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20 August 2024
The 2024 Research Impact Award recipients are leading change for the better in Aotearoa, New Zealand.
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14 August 2024
Inaugural awards acknowledge critical role of professional staff in research success.
The Challenge
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7 August 2024
Research reveals how streams and estuaries are the key to slowing the spread of plastics in our oceans.
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22 July 2024
Hundreds of thousands of babies worldwide owe their lives to the modest scientist who gave his name to the Liggins Institute.
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24 June 2024
How a bioengineer and a health advocate are changing the way researchers partner with Māori.