Feature Article
18 February 2019
Ground-breaking findings by Liggins Institute researchers based on mapping DNA in three dimensions have shed fresh light on the genetic drivers for type 1 diabetes, and on why seemingly unrelated diseases so often go together.
Arts and culture
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12 February 2019
In January, Karamia Muller became the first Sāmoan woman in the world to receive a PhD in Architecture. We talk to her about architecture from an Oceanic perspective.
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1 February 2019
A husband and wife team from the School of Music at the University of Auckland, Roger and Caro Manins, will both be performing their Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) recitals next week.
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24 January 2019
Why isn't religion declining as rapidly in New Zealand as a decades-long trend would suggest?
Business and economy
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13 February 2019
Opinion: Obesity is complex issue, but we are in it together and must work collectively to find a solution that will end this epidemic, writes Dr Milind Mandlik.
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7 February 2019
Opinion: Urban planning must return to its historical roots which balanced economic growth with national and regional interests, argues Dr Elham Bahmanteymouri.
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4 February 2019
Opinion: It's time the Government listened to advice and introduced pension policies appropriate for our rapidly ageing population, writes Dr Claire Dale.
Education and society
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13 February 2019
The Public Policy Institute is here to provide the up-to-date, well-researched information that policy makers need to respond to large, complex issues.
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12 February 2019
Opinion: School-based teacher preparation will have a raft of unfortunate consequences, writes Associate Professor Fiona Ell.
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1 February 2019
The passing away of the country's first Associate Dean Pasifika has prompted reflection about the role of universities in promoting equity in education.
Environment and sustainability
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12 February 2019
Opinion: Climate change is a direct challenge to the philosophy of neo-liberalism that has made a very small group of people exceedingly rich, writes Dr Neal Curtis.
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31 January 2019
It has long been assumed that colourful plumage puts birds at higher risk of being spotted by a predator but a new study has a surprising finding – being dull and brown doesn’t necessarily increase the chances of survival.
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28 January 2019
A new international report linking obesity, undernutrition and climate change is calling for strong global actions that address all three issues at once.
Health and medicine
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18 February 2019
Ground-breaking findings by Liggins Institute researchers based on mapping DNA in three dimensions have shed fresh light on the genetic drivers for type 1 diabetes, and on why seemingly unrelated diseases so often go together.
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13 February 2019
Opinion: Obesity is complex issue, but we are in it together and must work collectively to find a solution that will end this epidemic, writes Dr Milind Mandlik.
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6 February 2019
Women who need help starting labour could have a more comfortable, relaxed birthing experience with the aid of a specialised balloon.
Politics and law
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15 February 2019
Opinion: Claiming political advantage by not engaging in important political work shows a profound lack of understanding, writes the Law School's Edward Willis.
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13 February 2019
The Public Policy Institute is here to provide the up-to-date, well-researched information that policy makers need to respond to large, complex issues.
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12 February 2019
Opinion: Climate change is a direct challenge to the philosophy of neo-liberalism that has made a very small group of people exceedingly rich, writes Dr Neal Curtis.
Science and technology
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8 February 2019
A new study shows crows have the ability to plan three behaviours ahead towards achieving a goal in a way that may be similar to the way humans plan future moves in chess.
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31 January 2019
It has long been assumed that colourful plumage puts birds at higher risk of being spotted by a predator but a new study has a surprising finding – being dull and brown doesn’t necessarily increase the chances of survival.
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23 January 2019
German-born scientist and education philanthropist Dr Beate Schuler will be awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Science from the University of Auckland.
University news
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12 February 2019
In January, Karamia Muller became the first Sāmoan woman in the world to receive a PhD in Architecture. We talk to her about architecture from an Oceanic perspective.
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23 January 2019
German-born scientist and education philanthropist Dr Beate Schuler will be awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Science from the University of Auckland.
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23 January 2019
Visionary business leader, engineer and philanthropist, Dr Ian Parton, will be awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Engineering from the University of Auckland today.
