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The stories behind our Distinguished Alumni

4 June 2026

Feature: Sports executive, artist, judge, physicist, classically trained singer – excellence comes in many different forms. Nikki Addison dives into the diverse talents of the University’s 2026 Distinguished Alumni.
Seohee in Paris

4 June 2026

Alumni profile: Seohee Lee has scored her dream role working in social media in the City of Light.
The AI outlook

3 June 2026

Feature: AI is developing at such breakneck speed it’s hard to know how the technology will next materially impact our lives and work. Anthony Doesburg asks alumni working on the front lines of tech about where AI is taking us in the next 12 months.
Zosia Herlihy-O'Brien: pipe dreams

3 June 2026

Alumni profile: Violinist, organist and conductor Zosia Herlihy-O’Brien has found her calling bringing classical music to a wide range of audiences, including at London’s famed Royal Albert Hall.
Madeleine Chapman: crafting wood while the world burns

3 June 2026

Guest column: Alumna Madeleine Chapman finds tunes into new problems in the offline world.
7 tips to safeguard your digital privacy

3 June 2026

Auckland Law School Professor Jodi Gardner shares her tips to keep your private information secure online.
Sounds like us: the Kiwi accent's evolution

2 June 2026

Feature: Ever wondered how New Zealanders started sounding like ‘Nyew Ziliners’? As Janet McAllister discovers, University of Auckland researchers are on the case.
Ruth Diver's life in translation

2 June 2026

Alumni profile: Ruth Diver is experiencing wild success as a literary translator, including co-translating the English version of the bestselling Gisèle Pelicot memoir.
Alumni tales from around the globe

2 June 2026

Ingenio: James Fyfe catches up with alumni living in Mongolia, the US and New Caledonia.
Podcast picks: Alex McAuley

2 June 2026

Podcasts on everything from history to politics to ice hockey are on classics, and Greek history and language expert Dr Alex McAuley's listening list.
The stories behind academic dress

2 June 2026

The more than 5,000 people who crossed the stage at Autumn graduation ceremonies wore academic dress that visually represented their achievements and centuries of tradition.
Strong staff presence in King’s Birthday Honours list

1 June 2026

Seven University of Auckland staff have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours, including Professor Elizabeth Rata who becomes a dame and Associate Professor Paul Baker who becomes a knight.

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