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Finding truth and compassion in the wake of disaster

27 February 2023

Opinion: We need to remember that the immediate aftermath of disasters is typically akin to the ‘fog of war’ where fear, uncertainty, frustration, grief, melancholy, sleep depravity, and inhibited communication channels can often result in rumours running rife and being perceived as fact, writes Robert Bartholomew
Waipapa Taumata Rau students secure spot in Te Matatini finals

24 February 2023

Anipātene Biddle, Hikawai Te Nahu, Piripi Gordon, Te Ruki Pierce-Dunn, Atamira Walker, Puna Whaakata Maniapoto-Love, Te Ao Leach, and Nikora Wade have all made it into the finals of Te Matatini and will compete for the grand title alongside their respective roopu on 25 February.
Investment in ABI spinout hastens world-first brain micro implant

24 February 2023

A $6 million funding injection means a brain pressure sensor is closer to helping patients with neurological disorder hydrocephalus.
Business School incorporates artificial intelligence into undergraduate teaching

23 February 2023

University of Auckland Business School teaching staff are incorporating new AI technologies into courses in time for first semester.
ChatGPT and the future of university assessments

23 February 2023

Artificial Intelligence tools are forcing a much-needed opportunity to reimagine the role of education in the 21st century, writes Alex Sims
The Champions’ Trophy: a labour of love for Business School staff

23 February 2023

The Champions' Trophy is a crowning jewel in international case competitions. This year it returned to the Sir Owen G. Glenn building.
Haka expert and kaupapa Māori researcher to judge Te Matatini

22 February 2023

Waipapa Taumata Rau principal teaching fellow Paora Sharples is chair of Tāmaki Kapa Haka and one of 40 Te Matatini judges. He says kapa haka isn’t just cultural revitalisation, but the vehicle for Māori excellence.
iCanStudy venture used globally for learning efficiency

22 February 2023

Dr Justin Sung began his entrepreneurship journey as a medical student. Now, his cognitive retraining programme is used around the world.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Outages strengthen the case for burying power lines

22 February 2023

Opinion: Underground power lines are safer, more resilient and less of an eyesore, says Timothy Welch. The higher upfront cost will pay off in long-term benefits.
Earthquake prone: how can we bring our riskiest buildings up to scratch?

22 February 2023

As some of Aotearoa’s most seismically vulnerable buildings wait for upgrades, researchers say well-designed programmes to facilitate these potentially life-saving works should be prioritised.
Summer Lab tests students’ resilience

22 February 2023

Some of the hallmark traits of an entrepreneurial mindset are resilience, resourcefulness and being solutions-oriented. All of these traits were on show from 2023 Summer Lab students and facilitators.
Getting the lay of our unstable land

21 February 2023

Opinion: Building housing on land that is vulnerable to instability has long been an issue in New Zealand. It's time we face up to the problem, write Chris Nicoll and Martin Brook

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