Breadcrumbs List.
Pacific
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Retiring Pacific scholar leaves powerful legacy
21 February 2024
Retiring Pacific scholar Associate Professor Melani Anae QSO leaves powerful legacy, sparking a new generation of Pacific academics.
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Perfect casting for notable poet with creative centre
31 January 2024
In a major coup for the University of Auckland’s Centre for Arts and Social Transformation, renowned poet and scholar Selina Tusitala Marsh has taken up the role of co-director.
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NZ High Commissioner to Sāmoa makes history
28 January 2024
NZ High Commissioner to Sāmoa Si'alei Van Toor is first person of Sāmoan heritage to hold the role. The University of Auckland alumni is also accredited as the Consular-General of neighbouring American Sāmoa.
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Governing body for Pacific research centre
26 January 2024
Governing body of academic superstars for first university research centre, Te Poutoko Ora a Kiwa (Te Poutoko) dedicated solely to Pacific and global health solutions.
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Climate research takes on greatest threat to Pacific
9 January 2024
Pacific researchers are taking bold steps to better understand the population dynamics of the region’s 13 million peoples – projected to become 20 million by 2050.
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Sir Collin Tukuitonga: international recognition
20 December 2023
New roles recognises Sir Collin's contribution to promoting science and public health.
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Nursing graduate follows grandparents’ dream
14 December 2023
Nursing graduate Elijah Muaiava’s (Samoa: Faleula, Faleatiu and Vailu’utai) plan B may well turn out to be an ‘A’ choice.
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Lily Laita, first Pacific woman graduate of Elam
14 December 2023
With the passing of Lily Aitui Laita, the University pays tribute to this pioneer of Pacific arts who has left an indelible mark at Waipapa Taumata Rau.
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Selina Tusitala Marsh: from big hair to big success
30 November 2023
Selina Tusitala Marsh's new book takes children's problems and suggests creative ways of approaching them, with pictures, poems and stories.
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Challenges facing Pacific Rainbow+ community
16 November 2023
Family and church are the bedrock of Pacific cultures, but for a significant number of the LGBTQI+ community they are also the site of potentially severe psychological trauma, says Patrick Thomsen
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Pacific scientist wins Cranwell Medal
15 November 2023
Tongan immunologist Chris Puli’uvea thrilled to win the prestigious Cranwell Medal for excellence in science communication, but celebrations will have to wait.
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Researcher receives Cranwell Medal for services during Covid-19
15 November 2023
Dr Natalie Netzler is a recipient of The Cranwell Medal for excellence in communicating research and information to Māori communities during Covid-19