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News and views from Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland

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Caroline stands in front of a glass wall at the Liggins Institute

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.

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Science and technology

  • SallyAnn Harbison portrait

    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.

  • Andrew Battley portrait

    1 September 2025

    It's not surprising what you'll find on the desk of the University's very own Lego Master, Andrew Battley.

  • Associate Dean Māori, Dr Jade Le Grice (Faculty of Science) will be chairing two panel discussions at the 2025 Pūtaiao Symposium in Whangārei. Photo: Chris Loufte

    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.

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