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The University and Museum explore who is collecting our personal data, what they're doing with it and if should we be concerned.
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Researchers have articulated a way to look at and look after our fresh waterways founded on Matauranga Māori.
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Three top Faculty of Arts and Faculty of Education and Social Work scholars feature on this year's Ockham NZ Book Award shortlist.
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Over the summer we're sharing stories from some of our Arts alumni who made the University's '40 Under 40' list. Next up is Emma Foy.
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Valued at $5,000 pa, the scholarship supports masters students studying global relationships, global public policy and related organisations. Closes 20 April.
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This Scholarship of up to $10,000 aims to support a Masters student researching New Zealand history during their thesis year. Closes 14 April.
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A fund is available to enrolled full-time and part-time undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Faculty of Arts who are facing financial challenges.
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