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News and views from Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland

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Professor Boyd Swinburn next to a sign prohibiting smoking and vaping on campus.

17 April 2025

Professor Boyd Swinburn has won the 2025 Critic and Conscience of Society Award in recognition of his advocacy for health policy action.

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  • Sam Lasham tests a mushroom in a pipette in a lab.

    2 May 2025

    Magic mushrooms are coming under the microscope, as scientists at the University of Auckland forage for evidence to support a drug-checking service with the goal of reducing harm.

  • Young people with autism are prescribed more medicines than neurotypical youth, says Dr Hiran Thabrew.

    2 May 2025

    Clearer prescribing guidelines for people with autism are needed to ensure they are not over-medicated or missing out.

  • Mike Dragunow portrait

    1 May 2025

    Integrating AI with computer-based models is one of the latest means the neuropharmacologist is working on to stay at the leading edge of developing drugs for brain disorders.

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