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The curious (research) journey of Mathias Roesler

13 May 2026

Mathias Roesler’s studies have taken him from artificial intelligence in champagne production, to the electrical activity of the uterus, to life-or-death risk modelling for surgery. And he’s not even 30.
A novel, an album - oh, and a PhD in bioengineering

4 May 2026

Not many people balance lab-based research with writing fantasy fiction and producing a rock album – but Sam Simmonds has built a life where science and creativity coexist.
Reading emotions from brain sensors: one step closer

4 May 2026

Computers that can detect and even respond to human emotions may seem like the stuff of science fiction. But the potential, especially in mental health care, is enormous.
Showcase presents researchers with global impact in TED-style talks

16 April 2026

The 2026 Researchers with Global Impact event featured six academics whose work is changing the world for the better.
Developing a bionic pacemaker

14 April 2026

Researchers at the University's Manaaki Manawa, the Centre for Heart Research are developing a novel bionic pacemaker for the heart.
Better braces for kids with cerebral palsy

9 April 2026

Many children with cerebral palsy need ankle braces to help them move. When that brace is too stiff and painful for active play, some refuse to wear it. Sara Chami wants to fix that.
Diabetes damages the heart; a peptide protects it

24 February 2026

Diabetes damages the heart, leading to high rates of heart failure among diabetics. But a newly identified peptide (a kind of mini-protein) shows promising signs of preventing harm.
Medtech pioneer appointed to research funding board

2 February 2026

Auckland Bioengineering Institute founding director and world-leading heart modeller Distinguished Professor Sir Peter Hunter says his appointment to the newly-established government research funding board is “an exciting opportunity to produce a more connected science system”.
AI offers new hope for unexplained gut symptoms

1 February 2026

Using AI to examine a large gut-related dataset shows big differences between patients with irritable bowel syndrome. This could open the door to faster diagnosis and more targeted treatment.
The researcher training AI to detect depression earlier

30 January 2026

For Kunal Gupta, research into AI and mental health is personal. Shaped by his own experience, he is exploring how AI could use physiological and behavioural indicators to support young Kiwi men with depression.
University of Auckland records gains in subject rankings

21 January 2026

The University has shown improvement in the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject, with rises in several areas.
Bioengineers bring new hope for children with cerebral palsy

19 January 2026

Cutting-edge tools once reserved for astronauts and data scientists are reshaping rehabilitation for children with cerebral palsy.

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