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News and views from Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland

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Head and shoulders portrait of Professor Luke Goode wearing a black, collared, long-sleeved shirt against a blurred, outdoor background.

1 October 2026

Luke Goode, a new professor of communication, looks back on 25 years at the University of Auckland and forward to a future he believes we can't give up on.

Sustainable impact

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Arts and culture

  • 1 October 2026

    “Sixteen speculations on the possibilities for a new central library for Auckland” designed by architecture students draw attention to the expanding role of the modern library.

  • Screen Production masters students' camera workshop at the Black Box

    1 October 2026

    The University's film production studio helps equip students with the skills to take on screen industry roles.

  • Alberto Garcia-Alvarez studio portrait

    1 October 2026

    With a prolific career spanning academia and art practice over more than 70 years, Alberto Garcia-Alvarez influenced generations of artists in New Zealand.

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Business and economy

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Education and society

  • Head and shoulders portrait of Professor Luke Goode wearing a black, collared, long-sleeved shirt against a blurred, outdoor background.

    1 October 2026

    Luke Goode, a new professor of communication, looks back on 25 years at the University of Auckland and forward to a future he believes we can't give up on.

  • Sophie Jing standing in front of a red wall

    28 September 2026

    Sophie Jing’s doctoral research explores culture and identity in Chinese immigrants to New Zealand. She writes about how it reveals the humanity behind simplistic stereotypes.

  • Annisa Hasanah composite. left image is at graduation, right is at a half marathon

    28 September 2026

    Annisa Hasanah has had her eyes set on two very different finish lines this year, running her first marathon while completing her PhD in civil engineering.

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Te ao Māori

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The Challenge

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