Ingenio Spring 2025

Waipapa Taumata Rau University of Auckland's alumni publication

Cover shows an artistic impression of an eye

Includes: Advances in eye research; understanding art through science; gin master Marcel Thompson; smart energy ideas; a DNA detective and more.

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Raising our sights

From corneas created from stem cells to eye drops to replace reading glasses, boundary-pushing research is creating new possibilities for how we see the world.

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Harnessing the power of the arts

How does science explain moments when we are captivated by the arts? New research explores the ways in which to be human is to need the arts.

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Marcel Thompson: spirit guide

Working with some of the gin world’s biggest brands straight out of University launched Marcel Thompson into a career steeped in the spirit.

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Do we have the right to disconnect?

The once-solid line between the office and home is now blurred. How can we gain the benefits of flexible communication but avoid the perils of burnout?

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Bethany Forsythe: capacity for closure

The alumna's work on techniques to identify human remains from the Vietnam War has the potential to bring closure for families 50 years on.

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Taking Issue: do protests work?

Taking to the streets with placards has long been a way for citizens to call for action. But are protests an effective means to bring about change?

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Charlotte Gimshaw on the arts and AI

Guest column: The author and alumna argues human stories are the salvation in the age of AI.

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7 tips to make good habits stick

Psychologist Lily Stadlober shares seven strategies to keep your New Year's resolutions in 2026.

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40 Under 40 2025 compilation

Meet our 40 Under 40

Ingenio profiles an exceptional young alumni winner in each category of the 2025 awards.

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Kennedy Graham: global citizen

The former diplomat, academic and politician has traversed the world and some of its hottest issues.

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Researchers are exploring novel ways to secure a more affordable, secure and sustainable energy future.

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Portraying the powerful

A career in law and finance provided rich material for Rachel Paris's debut thriller, set among the rich and powerful.

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Anechoic chamber

Step inside one of New Zealand's quietest places: the anechoic chamber in the University's world-leading Acoustic Vibration and Research Centre.

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Food writer Julie Biuso turns to fiction; Jessica Stubbing's podcast picks; Arts; Books and more

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