Breadcrumbs List.
Faculty of Engineering
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NZ and German researchers partner up in space
15 February 2022
University of Auckland and German space experts are partnering up for research into using carbon fibre for spacecraft and laser light technology to transmit data to Earth.
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Covid-19: Kiwi scientists develop method to disinfect PPE for safe reuse
10 February 2022
Kiwi scientists have developed a method of disinfecting PPE, so it can be safely reused and recycled.
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Long-term planning crucial to Tonga’s recovery
25 January 2022
Opinion: Relief activity immediately after disasters seldom results in long-term recovery, writes Sandeeka Mannakkara, and Tonga should take care to achieve both.
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Study confirms PFAS in NZ urban water
14 January 2022
The presence of PFAS in New Zealand wastewaters, coastal waters, and surface waters has been confirmed by University of Auckland researchers.
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Time for NZ to act on ‘forever chemicals’
13 December 2021
Opinion: There's another public health emergency and it revolves around 'forever chemicals' found in many things commonly used in everyday life, writes Lokesh Padhye.
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New biomaterial for corneal transplants
2 December 2021
2021 Research Excellence Award winner Dr Laura Domigan will test if eye tissue from fish can be developed into corneal transplants. Corneal damage is one of the leading causes of blindness.
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All round benefits of a circular economy
2 December 2021
Opinion: Moving NZ to a circular economy that involves Māori and aligns with Te Tiriti o Waitangi would help the environment and human well-being, writes Saeid Baroutian.
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Provost Valerie Linton: helping weld the University vision together
1 December 2021
The University’s inaugural Provost, Professor Valerie Linton, explains what the role is and what she brings to it.
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Beautiful noise: Andrew Hall and the engineers pump up the volume
1 December 2021
Dr Andrew Hall says it’s good to be involved in the fast-developing technology being created for EV racing cars, alongside New Zealand's best known EV rally car driver.
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Leading research will add seismic strength to higher-risk buildings
23 November 2021
University of Auckland researchers are racing to find efficient and cost-effective ways to strengthen walls of buildings at higher risk of earthquake damage.
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University of Auckland academics make the who’s who list of researchers
19 November 2021
The University of Auckland congratulates its nine academics named on the prestigious Highly Cited Researchers 2021 list.
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Why not all plastics are bad
15 November 2021
Opinion: Johan Verbeek argues that some plastics are necessary, especially during the pandemic, and looks at some of smart innovations coming out of the drive to recycle.