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Study sheds fresh light on self-harming in middle-age and late life

1 February 2019

A “one-size fits all” approach to suicide prevention will not work - we especially need new strategies tailored to the unique circumstances of older people, says a University of Auckland researcher.
Global call for joint action on obesity, undernutrition and climate change

28 January 2019

A new international report linking obesity, undernutrition and climate change is calling for strong global actions that address all three issues at once.
IVF ‘add-on’ has no benefit – study

24 January 2019

A fertility treatment commonly performed around the world has been shown to have no benefit at all, and researchers want IVF clinics to stop offering it.
Honorary degree for prominent philanthropist

22 January 2019

The University of Auckland will confer an Honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD) degree on David Mace ONZM this week.
Legalising cannabis: exploding the myths

22 January 2019

At next year's election, New Zealanders will vote in a binding referendum on personal cannabis use. Are we ready? Professor Benedikt Fischer talks to RNZ National's Jesse Mulligan.
Doctors, drugs of dependence and discipline: new review out

18 January 2019

Only 24 doctors in 20 years have faced disciplinary action for inappropriate prescribing of drugs of dependence in Aotearoa New Zealand, a new review has revealed.
Staff welcome 2019 with New Year Honours

3 January 2019

Congratulations to staff across our faculties who were recognised in the New Year Honours List 2019.
New champion for ageing well calls time on loneliness

23 December 2018

Professor Ngaire Kerse has two questions for the holiday season: who made your Christmas cake? And if you know an older person who is lonely, why not invite them to share some?
Lift the stigma to ease loneliness

19 December 2018

Opinion: Lifting the stigma of loneliness will help us understand the barriers to social connections - and not just at Christmas, writes Professor Merryn Gott.
More success for the health geography and deprivation team

14 December 2018

The School of Population Health's health geography and deprivation team is celebrating the significance of their research with two recent national award recognitions.
Professor Richard Douglas appointed to Head of the Department of Surgery

14 December 2018

Professor Richard Douglas has been appointed as the new Head of the Department of Surgery, located within our School of Medicine.
$5 million gift supports brain research

10 December 2018

Auckland businessman and philanthropist Sir David Levene is giving the University of Auckland an early Christmas gift - $5 million to support brain research.

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