Breadcrumbs List.
Coronavirus
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The race for a Covid-19 vaccine explained
30 July 2020
Opinion: Well over 150 vaccine candidates for Covid-19 are in development, and they take a myriad of forms. Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles helps make sense of the different approaches.
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Addressing rangatahi education challenges after Covid-19
29 July 2020
Lockdown highlighted and exacerbated young Māori students’ life on the wrong side of the digital divide says a new report, which provides evidence and recommendations for how the disparities can be addressed.
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Maths during lockdown: a testing time
27 July 2020
Parents' experiences of helping their children do maths at home during the Covid-19 lockdown varied widely depending on the school, a University of Auckland survey has found.
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What’s really wrong with our contact tracing app
24 July 2020
Opinion: Kiwis have little reason to think the Government's contact tracing app is up to standard. To get them on board will take some convincing, writes Tim Dare.
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The quiet Earth
24 July 2020
As many daily activities came to a halt during lockdown, the Earth itself became quiet, probably quieter than it has been since humans developed the technology to listen in.
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What women bring to the company board
23 July 2020
Opinion: Want to improve your company's corporate social responsibility? Charl de Villiers shares ways to shape boards to improve social and environmental outcomes.
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Should Kiwis pay for quarantine?
22 July 2020
Opinion: Ananish Chaudhuri asks if our model of society should be based on mistrust? Or should we assume most people are trustworthy and deal with the exceptions?
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Video games and mental health during Covid-19: Opportunities and precautions
13 July 2020
Opinion: Professor Chris Bullen and Jinsong (Jimmy) Chen explore video game engagement during the Covid-19 lockdown and its effect on mental health.
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Innovation meets education
10 July 2020
A University of Auckland student group’s new idea for a digital learning platform could change the way children connect organically while distance learning.
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On what terms should New Zealand reopen?
3 July 2020
Three of New Zealand’s most influential and trusted public figures are calling for a conversation now on a cohesive national ‘reconnection strategy’ to re-open New Zealand’s borders.
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Talking to – not at – older Kiwis
3 July 2020
Opinion: Rendering people over 70 as either passive or wilfully irresponsible is unhelpful and ill-considered. The Te Arai Research Group discuss a better approach.
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Starting your career on the cusp of lockdown
2 July 2020
Graduates Keddy Shen and Chanel Mehrotra started jobs just as lockdown began. They discuss the reality of undertaking their new roles while stuck at home.