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Funding shows breadth of research at University of Auckland

17 September 2019

Funding of almost $27 million has been awarded to the University of Auckland for a wide range of research projects affecting the physical and environmental health of New Zealanders.
Fishing industry spin on Māui dolphin

16 September 2019

Opinion: Veronica Rotman challenges Seafood NZ’s advertising campaign claim that Māui dolphins are not at risk from commercial fishing set nets and trawling.
New study reveals dugong in big trouble

12 September 2019

Some dugong populations are so genetically distinct that losing them would be the equivalent of losing a species of elephant, scientists say.
University of Auckland regains place in elite global top 200

12 September 2019

The University of Auckland has regained its place in the world’s top 200 Universities, according to the Times Higher Education (THE) International rankings released today.
The biggest questions of all – panel discussion hosted by RNZ’s Kim Hill

9 September 2019

Space exploration and the search for alien life is the topic of a panel discussion at the University of Auckland hosted by RNZ’s Kim Hill.
Sexual abuse prevention research wins award

6 September 2019

Research on prevention of sexual abuse and the role of rehabilitation in sexual offending has earned senior lecturer Gwenda Willis of the University of Auckland the Hunter Award from the New Zealand Psychological Society.
New college from international partnership between universities

4 September 2019

Three years of cooperation have paid off, with the University of Auckland joining forces with Northeast Forestry University in China, to partner in a new college.
Whale migration pattern written into their songs

4 September 2019

The convergence of humpback whales at the Kermadec Islands is the human equivalent of a singing competition at a favourite gathering place.
Wine science and sulfurs – the good and the bad

27 August 2019

Opinion: From rotten eggs to passionfruit, Dr Rebecca Deed writes about sulfur compounds in wine, why some are bad but others provide aroma, taste and character.
Are we on the cusp of answering the biggest questions of all?

26 August 2019

They are the biggest unknowns, questions we ponder every time we look at the stars: What is life? Are we alone in the universe? How does life happen?
Smoking cigarettes worse than smoking marijuana, say teens

19 August 2019

Smoking cigarettes is worse teenage behaviour than smoking marijuana, according to Year 11-13 students from New Zealand schools. Furthermore, they think their parents would agree with them.
Short bursts of exercise good for the brain

14 August 2019

Short intensive bouts of exercise have similar beneficial effects on the brain as longer workouts, according to new research from the University of Auckland.

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