Feature Article
28 August 2025
Professor Caroline Crowther from the Liggins Institute has been awarded the prestigious Gluckman Medal, the University of Auckland’s highest honour for health research excellence.
Sustainable impact
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1 September 2025
Second language learning should be a central part of the New Zealand Curriculum, according to a new report.
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1 September 2025
A new approach to orthotics and bone scaffolds could mean devices that fit your body, lifestyle, and healing needs - designed down to the smallest detail.
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28 August 2025
What do mussels, AI and a marae in Whangārei have in common? They’re all part of this year’s 'Maranga Mai – Rise Up!' Pūtaiao Symposium.
Arts and culture
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18 August 2025
Analysis: We often say we have no choice but to drive, but as it turns out, that’s often not true. Urban form enables walking but it doesn't guarantee people will, as I-Ting Chuang explains.
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16 August 2025
Celebrating Tonga Language Week (17-23 August), Law academic Dr Suliana Mone talks about her presentation at the University of Oxford, where she honoured her ancestors by speaking lea faka-Tonga, the Tongan language.
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14 August 2025
Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland lends voice to Pacific Climate Change Roundtable underway in Apia, Samoa.
Business and economy
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20 August 2025
Concerns about the continued use of farrowing crates in commercial pig farming have been raised by a new review from the University of Auckland.
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19 August 2025
Initiatives like the Auckland Maths Challenge tap into the potential of young Māori and Pacific learners - transforming lives, uplifting families and wider communities.
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18 August 2025
Analysis: AI is peeling back the layers of ‘low-value’ work – NZ may be well placed to adapt, writes Kenny Ching.
Education and society
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1 September 2025
Chinese languages and culture have a long history in New Zealand and Chinese Language Week is an invitation to find out more by giving the language a go.
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1 September 2025
Second language learning should be a central part of the New Zealand Curriculum, according to a new report.
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26 August 2025
The terrorist who murdered 51 people in two Christchurch mosques sent out a raft of propaganda at the time of the attacks which deliberately masked his real views and plans, according to a new study.
Environment
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25 August 2025
Engineering PhD researcher Haukapuanui Vercoe highlights the critical role of marae in natural hazard response
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22 August 2025
New Zealand's southern right whales, or tohorā, are keen on a zone south of Australia in international waters.
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21 August 2025
Artificial intelligence is being examined for its potential benefits and environmental costs.
Health and medicine
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1 September 2025
Finding a drug that will help people recover from brain injuries is front of mind for University of Auckland senior research fellow Dr Justin Rustenhoven.
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29 August 2025
Older Pacific Island people receive significantly less funded community support services than European New Zealanders, a problem being investigated by University of Auckland senior lecturer in psychiatry Dr Etuini Ma’u.
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29 August 2025
Baby and toddler foods often feature misleading claims aimed at convincing parents the products are a healthy choice, new research shows.
Politics and law
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26 August 2025
Human rights, meant to protect, are ironically being used to block Māori authority, says law expert Andrew Erueti.
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20 August 2025
Analysis: New Zealand is trailing its allies over Palestinian statehood – but there’s still time to show leadership, writes Treasa Dunworth.
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17 August 2025
Analysis: Banning contactless and credit card surcharges won’t help – open banking reform is what’s needed.
Science and technology
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1 September 2025
Professor SallyAnn Harbison has seen huge advances in forensic science during her career, and continues working at the forefront of research helping link criminals with crime scenes.
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1 September 2025
It's not surprising what you'll find on the desk of the University's very own Lego Master, Andrew Battley.
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1 September 2025
A new approach to orthotics and bone scaffolds could mean devices that fit your body, lifestyle, and healing needs - designed down to the smallest detail.
University news
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1 September 2025
What are the University of Auckland’s research strengths? A process is now underway to define and clarify our key areas of research excellence.
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1 September 2025
Professor Linda Bryder pays tribute to the late Emeritus Professor of History M.P.K. (Keith) Sorrenson.
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29 August 2025
The Emerging Researcher Network has selected the successful proposals for the network's inaugural seed funding round.
The Challenge
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24 June 2025
Psychology professor Ginny Braun on how she came to co-author the century’s third most-cited scientific paper.
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27 May 2025
Rocks collected by an expedition to Antarctica hold clues to an extinction event 183 million years ago.
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26 May 2025
In its first season new podcast Ingenious showcases research taking on society's most persistent challenges.
