Faculty of Science

Tracking the spread of early hunter-gatherers through language

13 March 2018

Scientists have further evidence that an ancient family of languages spread across most of the Australian continent over the last 6000 years, rapidly replacing pre-existing languages.

Volcano research may safeguard communities

8 March 2018

Opinion: Ben Simons (Environment) talks about the passion of volcanologists worldwide, the annual #VolcanoCup and his research on constantly active Mt Yasur in Vanuatu.

Seen a new starfish lately? Scientists want to know

16 February 2018

A wasting disease is killing starfish around the world and now scientists are concerned that a change in sea temperatures might mean the disease could start to have an effect on New Zealand starfish species.

New head of Psychology appointed at University of Auckland

2 February 2018

A pioneering speech communication researcher has been appointed to lead the School of Psychology at the University of Auckland.

Healthy conflict makes families stronger

17 January 2018

Opinion: Managing family conflict is crucial to improving child well-being in New Zealand, writes Dr Nickola Overall.

Research aimed at discovering why some don't re-offend

17 January 2018

The sweet sound of fermentation

5 December 2017

Professor Andrew Jeffs is researching the role of underwater sound in fermentation, using beer yeast as a model organism.

A good grounding

5 December 2017

BSc alumna Alanna Simpson is Senior Disaster Risk Management Specialist at the World Bank Group.

Life as it could be

5 December 2017

Dr Matthew Egbert’s research into Artificial Life lies at the interface between philosophy and science.

Exploring new frontiers in e-therapy

5 December 2017

Associate Professor Kerry Gibson's research explores how young people give and receive support for psychological stress through social media.

Engineered skin offers new hope

5 December 2017

Professor Rod Dunbar is the Chief Scientific Officer and shareholder in Upside Biotechnologies, the start-up company he co-founded to develop a skin replacement treatment for burn victims.

Foundations for all our futures: An evening of Science celebration

5 December 2017

July 2017 was the official opening of Building 302, the newest addition to the Faculty of Science's state-of-the-art Science Centre.