Breadcrumbs List.
Arts and culture
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Sky’s the limit for Harvard-bound architecture graduate
14 May 2024
Oscar Botha is on his way to Harvard with big dreams to improve people’s lives through architecture.
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A dance of entanglements
14 May 2024
For most dancers, retirement is the first death. But PhD graduate Sarah Knox shows that life after working as a professional dancer can be just as rewarding, even transformational.
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Where the ‘woke’ word fits in a history of racism
14 May 2024
Opinion: The appropriation of the term ‘woke’ by the political right diminishes the struggle of African-American people – and people of colour who feel they need to be watchful, argues Neal Curtis
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Kura kaupapa Māori, where Rangatira are made
9 May 2024
After being immersed in te āo Māori throughout his life, Hikawai Te Nahu reflects on how his kura kaupapa Māori roots have held stong as he navigated the world of mainstream tertiary education.
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Graduate's vision for inclusivity and professorship
9 May 2024
Antonia Tangatakino-McIntyre has found positive ways to bridge two worlds to improve her education journey and for all Māori.
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If not journalists, then who?
1 May 2024
Opinion: News media are locked in a military strategist’s worst nightmare, fighting a war on multiple fronts. Media analyst, researcher and former editor Gavin Ellis suggests what could save NZ journalism
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Robert Greenberg: ability to inspire
29 April 2024
After 11 years heading the Faculty of Arts, departing dean, Professor Robert Greenberg, is moving on to a new role in Australia. He reflects on his time at the University.
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Dream team visits Maui after fire trauma
29 April 2024
A team from the Centre for Arts and Social Transformation (CAST) visited Maui to to work with children and their families affected by last year's fires
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Mataaho Collective win big at Venice Biennale
24 April 2024
Mataaho Collective’s major win at the Venice Biennale showcases the power of Indigenous Māori artists to the world says art historian, Associate Professor Caroline Vercoe.
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Therese Lautua: pondering God
3 April 2024
Opinion: Exploring Pacific women's faith and mental well-being reveals the profound impact of their relationship with God.
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ASB Polyfest expected to break records
22 March 2024
ASB Polyfest festival now one of the world’s largest cultural festivals, enjoys strong support from University of Auckland.
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Young Pacific academic lands Harvard teaching role
21 March 2024
Research journey to help Pacific young people is path to Harvard University for Dr Therese Lautua.