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Education and society
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Child protection decimation a ‘callous razor gang response’
24 April 2024
Opinion: The message from the coalition Government makes apparent that the regressive neoliberal state will set the social agenda, not progressive public servants, says Ian Hyslop
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It's about the maths, not the test scores
22 April 2024
Opinion: Teaching maths isn't about getting bragging rights for high marks in international tests – that could lead to students losing interest in it altogether, says Lisa Darragh
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Yes, we need spaces for Māori and Pasifika
13 April 2024
Opinion: Brendon Dunphy, a Pākehā in the School of Biological Sciences, reflects on the importance and inclusivity of Māori/Pasifika spaces at the University
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New approach to increase Māori and Pacific success
11 April 2024
The University of Auckland has launched a new initiative to improve Māori and Pacific University Entrance pass rates and increase success at tertiary level.
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What maths teaching could and should learn from cognitive science
10 April 2024
Opinion: Cognitive science has shown us that information stored in our long-term memory is instrumental in facilitating thinking and learning, and we should apply that knowledge to the way we teach maths, says Tanya Evans
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University of Auckland academics honour Linda Tuhiwai Smith
9 April 2024
Distinguished Professor Linda Tuhiwai Smith received a Distinguished Alumni Award at a ceremony on 5 April. Colleagues pay tribute to her contributions to Māori education and Indigenous research.
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Social work students doing it tough: new study
26 March 2024
Social work students in New Zealand are suffering from significant financial hardship, new research from the University of Auckland has revealed.
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Inspirational teacher makes all the difference
19 March 2024
Graduating Tai Tokerau teacher Izac Anderson was a top student and now has a job at his old intermediate school after an inspirational lecturer supported him when it counted.
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Journal unveils the realm of Māori language research
8 March 2024
Māori linguists have launched a special edition journal with insights for strengthening te reo Māori revitalisation.
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Help for neurodiverse learners on campus
1 March 2024
It's an exciting time of the year for thousands of students. But some may face hurdles to learning. Help is on hand.
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Alan Shaker: unfinished business for re-elected AUSA president
1 March 2024
AUSA president Alan Shaker was re-elected in 2024 to build on the work he and the executive began in 2023. He says continuity is good.
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Christianity and colonisation: can they be reconciled?
26 February 2024
A new book about Christianity and colonisation showcases fresh thinking from Indigenous and white scholars in an exciting area of theology.