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Prime Minister announces New Chief Science Advisor

12 June 2018

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern visited the Science Centre today to announce Professor Juliet Gerrard, Faculty of Science Associate Dean (Research), will replace Professor Sir Peter Gluckman as the Prime Minister's Chief Science Advisor.
University marine biologist wins environment award

11 June 2018

Associate Professor Rochelle Constantine has been named inaugural winner of the Sir Peter Blake Trust environment award for her work in marine research and conservation.
How to help put plastic behind us

7 June 2018

Opinion: The era for us to remove short-term single use plastic from our lives is here. So what are the alternatives?
Not letting the neighbours ruin the mood

6 June 2018

New research into the reproductive behaviour of one of New Zealand's most mysterious and unusual insects , the cave weta , shows that the male weta's distinctively-elongated hind legs play a vital role in ensuring mating success.
Staff honoured in Queen's Birthday list

5 June 2018

University staff across the faculties of Science, Medical Science and Education and Social Work were recognised for their exceptional achievements in the Queen's Birthday Honours, announced yesterday.
A life spent aiming at a higher education for women

5 June 2018

Leading educator and researcher Emeritus Professor Charmian O'Connor says she is "a bit overwhelmed" at being named a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours.
Predator Free NZ closer to reality

31 May 2018

Opinion: In this Newsroom article, Associate Professor James Russell (Biological Sciences) says that the Government has shown a credible commitment to conservation and brought the predator-free New Zealand dream closer to reality.
Centre for Green Chemical Science promotes research, education and outreach

24 May 2018

Developing a Centre for Green Chemical Science was one of the projects nominated in the Environmental Sustainability category at the recent Vice Chancellor’s Excellence Awards.
From high school science project to PhD

16 May 2018

A science project at Kerikeri High School sparked a lifelong interest in microbial science for Alastair Harris, who is about to embark on a PhD in Molecular Microbiology.
How can we pollute our land like this?

15 May 2018

Opinion: Water, it was there at the start of all things and it binds us all together, no matter our colour race or creed. But water is also a political issue. There is no question about that; it bridges all realms of politics and crosses all political boundaries. Tragically, there is also no question about the terrible impact we are having on our water in almost every corner of the world.
Two degrees for sailing champion

15 May 2018

Competing on the international yachting circuit while completing two degrees at the University of Auckland wasn't all plain sailing for George Anyon.
First-ever New Zealand woman elected Fellow of Royal Society

10 May 2018

In a career of exceptional scientific achievement, Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble of the University of Auckland has achieved yet another first - as the only New Zealand-based woman ever elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of London.

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