Breadcrumbs List.
Sustainable impact
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Research-based ideas to tackle youth mental health
28 October 2022
Feature: There would be few who haven’t faced stress or anxiety during the pandemic. But the mental health of young people is a big concern. University of Auckland experts talk to Owen Poland about ideas to spark change
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Diversity crisis in software industry to be investigated
28 October 2022
An in-depth investigation of the “diversity crisis” in the software industry will be led by a software engineer from Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland.
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University earns double top ranking for sustainability
27 October 2022
The University of Auckland's work towards sustainability has been recognised in the two main ranking frameworks for global universities.
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A sustainable oasis of nature at the heart of the University
18 October 2022
The vision for the University's campuses is to create a series of green oases in the midst of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest city.
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What a difference a mayor could make
5 October 2022
Opinion: Auckland is not Copenhagen, but it could be a lot more like Copenhagen should our new mayor choose to make it so, says Dr Timothy Welch
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Citizen assemblies offer hope for democracy and climate change challenges
30 September 2022
Opinion: Watercare has used a ‘deliberative democracy’ process to get input from Aucklanders on future water sources for the region. Tatjana Buklijas explains.
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Multimillion-dollar fund supports circular plastics economy
30 September 2022
A holistic new model to support the reuse of hard plastics, like those found in vehicles and computers, is being developed.
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Rapid transit and the case for a congestion charge
28 September 2022
Improving Auckland’s public transit network isn't enough to reduce vehicle travel. Further deterrents to driving, such as a congestion charge, will help meet the city’s emissions reduction goals, say researchers.
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Should we be so welcoming of the return of cruise ships?
24 August 2022
Opinion: Beginning in October, the cruise season will kick in with ships arriving in Auckland every few days, but we need to be aware of their environmental and health impacts, and relatively limited economic benefits, says Tim Welch.
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Is there a gender gap in corruption?
22 July 2022
Ananish Chaudhuri on a new study that lends little support to the idea that more women in politics will reduce corruption and misconduct, except, perhaps, briefly.
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How to up the trust in sustainability reporting
7 July 2022
Transparent reporting on SDGs is problematic, but a recent framework helps businesses harness the internet of things and blockchain to improve outcomes.
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Seven tips to reduce food waste
4 July 2022
By forming new habits, you can reduce your food bill, cut down on waste to landfill and restore nutrients to the soil. Waste minimisation specialist Mark Neal has seven starters.