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Auckland Law School’s patent attorney courses gain accreditation
14 December 2021
Two postgraduate courses on intellectual property taught at the University have been accredited by the Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Board.
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Renowned international lawyer elected to ILC
3 December 2021
Honorary Professor Dr Penelope Ridings, MNZM, has been elected to the International Law Commission - the UN global body tasked with the development and codification of international law.
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Earth trusteeship advocate awarded 2021 Carlowitz Sustainability Prize
8 November 2021
Dr Klaus Bosselmann, Professor of Environmental Law and Founding Director of the NZ Centre for Environmental Law at the University of Auckland, has been awarded the 2021 Carlowitz Sustainability Prize in the international category.
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Ones to watch: meet Auckland's 40 Under 40
8 November 2021
They are the trailblazers, innovators and bright young professionals who are changing the status quo. The University of Auckland’s 40 Under 40 list for 2021 provides a glimpse into New Zealand’s rising stars and leaders.
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COP26 has all the hallmarks of a Greek tragedy
6 November 2021
Opinion: The Climate Summit in Glasgow has all the hallmarks of a Greek tragedy. The protagonists fervidly express their concerns and ambitions, but the audience senses failure, writes Professor Klaus Bosselmann.
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Cecilia Tarrant: University's first female Chancellor a champion for women
4 November 2021
Cecilia Tarrant is the University’s new Chancellor, already well-known for helping female students reach their goals.
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University of Auckland awarded $23.5m in research funding
3 November 2021
The University of Auckland has been awarded $23.5 million from this year’s Te Pūtea Rangahau a Marsden, Marsden Fund, including $3 million for a major interdisciplinary project on gravitational waves.
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Metaverse is the future, but not Facebook’s
30 October 2021
Opinion: With a decade of mistakes to defend, the real world will be hard for Mark Zuckerberg despite the sophistication of his virtual reality, writes Matt Bartlett.
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Old wine in new bottles: why the NZ-UK free trade agreement fails to confront the challenges of a post-Covid world
28 October 2021
Opinion: When the sales pitch for a free trade agreement is that “British consumers will enjoy more affordable Marlborough sauvignon blanc, mānuka honey and kiwifruit, while Kiwis enjoy the benefit from cheaper gin, chocolate, clothing and buses”, you know this is hardly the deal of the century, writes Professor Jane Kelsey.
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Legal expert invited by Thomas Piketty to speak at global lecture series
5 October 2021
Associate Professor Tim Kuhner from the University of Auckland Law School has been invited to present his latest book, Tyranny of Greed. Trump, Corruption, and the Revolution to Come, at a prestigious lecture series held in Paris.
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Q&A on New Zealand's refugee system
9 September 2021
Opinion: The terror attack at Lynn Mall last week has led to many questions being asked about the refugee process in New Zealand, writes Dr Anna Hood.
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Greg Everard Moot to finish
24 August 2021
After 19 years, the Greg Everard Memorial Moot, established in memory of the highly respected commercial litigator and alumnus, will come to an end.
