Breadcrumbs List.
Doctoral
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Building Back Better in the wake of Covid-19
7 September 2020
Two researchers from our Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering are providing their expertise in disaster recovery in response to the current pandemic.
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NZ as the beacon of light in a Covid-19 world: Lesson in solidarity, kindness, forgiveness and love
4 September 2020
Rather than battling the so-called ‘lockdown fatigue’, New Zealanders might look to reframe our current predicament as one of opportunity and resilience testing, writes Regan Duff.
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Why the numbers of Covid cases don't speak for themselves
31 August 2020
Opinion: Paediatrician and PhD candidate Dr Jin Russell explains why understanding the risks of Covid-19 in New Zealand requires local knowledge of our population and healthcare system.
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Mathematician finds ‘real-world’ opportunities in a change of direction
19 August 2020
Pure mathematician Atefeh Rahimi describes her journey to pursuing a PhD with real-world applications in Engineering Science.
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Stick insects steal show at Three Minute Thesis Final
7 August 2020
Find out who won the University of Auckland Three Minute Thesis (3MT) 2020 Final.
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From foundation to PhD, with Cook Island values all the way
6 August 2020
Peta Ravlich enrolled in a foundation certificate in 2010, preparing to follow her dream of becoming an ECE teacher and keeping her Rarotongan language alive. She is now a PhD student, examining Cook Island students’ success in higher education.
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25,000 words a minute: what it’s like competing in the Three Minute Thesis competition
5 August 2020
Faculty heat winners from across the University will come together this week to compete in the final of the University of Auckland’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition.
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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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Taking stock 40 years after marine reserve created
6 July 2020
Total biomass within the Leigh Marine Reserve is five times higher than it was 40 years ago when the Reserve was first established, a new study shows.
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Toothpaste created by chemistry student a winner
24 June 2020
There are key aspects of formulating a new toothpaste that are challenging for the novice chemist - the correct amount of foaming and that all-important fresh after-taste are two that are difficult to get just right.
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Excellence awards reflect vital role research plays
11 June 2020
Research Excellence Award winners exemplify success in bringing ideas to life for the public good.