May 2023
Inside this issue of UniNews: Nuala Gregory, Peng Du, Carolina Panico, Simon Holdaway, Writers Fesitival, Hiria Anderson artworks
Cover story
Nuala Gregory: Creative approach to running a faculty
Just as Professor Nuala Gregory built a new life when she moved from Ireland to New Zealand, she’s now hoping to build a fresh identity for the Faculty of Creative Arts and Industries. And she’s not afraid to question the way things have been done in the past.
Features
Peng Du: Bioengineering breakthroughs and the art of science
Ahead of the Auckland Bioengineering Institute's public showcase, we find out more about one of its stars, Associate Professor Peng Du.
University talent taking part in the Writers Festival
The Auckland Writers Festival is held from 16-21 May and University of Auckland creatives are well represented.
More impressive art added to Campus
The University of Auckland's campuses house some spectacular examples of New Zealand art. Now two more pieces, by Hiria Anderson, have been added to the University's art collection.
Māramatanga: Talking about nuclear weapons
Opinion: PhD candidate Carolina Panico says how we discuss the potential use of nuclear weapons can be problematic.
All these items on interactive PDF
In the News (pg 2 of PDF)
Associate Professor Janet Fanslow
Associate Professor Paula Morris
Dr Juan Schutte
Professor Anthony Hoete
Sir Collin Tukuitonga
Dr Joel Rindelaub
'Good to Know' stories
Seeking clues on a remote island: Professor Simon Holdaway pg 3
Heart-saving drug shows promise pg 4
Gender pay gap released pg 4
2023 Kupe Leaders pg 4
Clever fix for earthquake-prone buildings pg 5
ChatGPT versus accountingstudents: who won? pg 5
Claire Charters at the UN
Arts and Culture
Talent at Writers Festival online link at top pg 11
Hope that new book is useful in schools: Aroha Harris and Te Pouhere Kōrero 10: Māori History, Māori People (BWB) pg 11
Books
There’s a Cure for This: A Memoir
Emma Espiner, Penguin Books, $35
From Sleepless in Seattle to I Seoul You
Patrick Thomsen, Lived Places Publishing, $US25
The Secret Life of Number 8: the science of everyday materials
Neil Broom, Mary Egan Publishing, $40
Nature in the City: Botany of Auckland’s Cornwall Park and Maungakiekie/One Tree Hill Domain
Auckland Botanical Society, $60 (hardback), aucklandbotanicalsociety@gmail.com
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