Feature Article
16 September 2024
The Māori ‘r’ sound plays a critical role in both speech technology and language revitalisation, says electrical engineer researcher Isabella Shields.
Sustainable impact
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13 September 2024
Visit from Cook Islands Prime Minister to University of Auckland discusses future prospects for educational opportunities and Pacific-led research.
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11 September 2024
After shifting from law to architecture, Leith Macfarlane is now designing spaces that strengthen community ties and tackle pressing social issues.
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10 September 2024
The World Green Infrastructure Congress held at the University from 3-5 September saw ideas shared and connections made to go forth and shape a more sustainable future for urban environments.
Arts and culture
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19 September 2024
Linguist and senior lecturer Dr Peter Keegan encourages writing on subjects beyond the traditional scope of Māori-focused content.
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12 September 2024
More than 200 of the world’s top teaching artists gathered at the University of Auckland recently to exchange ideas and showcase their educational practice.
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2 September 2024
The Waipapa Taumata Rau whānau acknowledges the passing of Kiingi Tūheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero VII.
Business and economy
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19 September 2024
A new study offers insight into how social media became a lifeline for mental health-related conversations during the pandemic.
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17 September 2024
Big businesses today wield immense power but lack responsibility; a new book explores how this has come about and how things could change.
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16 September 2024
At what stage should people be given the power to overrule AI in the workplace? New research suggests sooner is better.
Education and society
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19 September 2024
New Zealand's largest contemporary longitudinal study of child development, hosted and led by the University of Auckland, has received government funding until 2028.
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17 September 2024
Opinion: According to David Seymour, the Treaty Principles Bill is all about democracy, but the broader politics he pursues runs counter to this, argues Neal Curtis
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9 September 2024
Opinion: We need to re-think what we mean by the people’s voice in democracy, write Anne Bardsley and Tatjana Buklijas
Environment
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5 September 2024
Dr Ted Shu examined the role of atmospheric rivers in New Zealand as both a crucial water source and a cause of extreme weather.
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5 September 2024
Urban greening needs a nuanced approach, according to Professor Margaret Stanley.
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4 September 2024
Twin sisters and Engineering PhD graduates, Hukerenui and Ohinerau Bonnet, are paving the way for Pacific women in a traditionally male-dominated field.
Health and medicine
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19 September 2024
The journey to become a professor began with the ancestors: Pro Vice-Chancellor Pacific Professor Jemaima Tiatia-Siau delivered A Voyage of Resilience: Navigating Mental Health, Wellbeing, Heritage, and Academia on 13 September.
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17 September 2024
How mathematical modelling and digital twins are helping researchers understand the impact of vaping on our future lungs
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11 September 2024
The Health Research Council has awarded $1.2 million to study hauora Māori wānanga, highlighting tikanga, mahi toi, and mātauranga tuku iho.
Politics and law
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17 September 2024
Big businesses today wield immense power but lack responsibility; a new book explores how this has come about and how things could change.
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13 September 2024
Opinion: A proposed law reform to remove the impetus for directors to consider environmental, social and governance factors, is a backward step, say Lynn Buckley and Peter Underwood.
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5 September 2024
The urgent need for the world to rid itself of nuclear weapons is the subject of University of Auckland PhD graduate Carolina Panico’s thesis.
Science and technology
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19 September 2024
Decade-long study shows value of tests to detect genes causing autism.
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18 September 2024
NASA engineer Vandi Verma shared her remarkable experience operating the Opportunity rover during her visit to the University of Auckland.
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17 September 2024
How mathematical modelling and digital twins are helping researchers understand the impact of vaping on our future lungs
University news
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19 September 2024
List of top scientists in the world includes University of Auckland researchers from a wide range of disciplines.
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13 September 2024
Endeavour fund supports Innovative ideas and leading researchers from Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland.
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11 September 2024
A new Research and Innovation Office, Te Puna Tiketike, has been formed to prepare for significant change in the public research landscape.
The Challenge
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9 September 2024
A 30-year-old theory explaining why some New Zealand fungi are so colourful has been confirmed.
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7 August 2024
Research reveals how streams and estuaries are the key to slowing the spread of plastics in our oceans.
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22 July 2024
Hundreds of thousands of babies worldwide owe their lives to the modest scientist who gave his name to the Liggins Institute.
