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Vice-Chancellor Dawn Freshwater’s portrait unveiled

24 March 2026

A new portrait of outgoing Vice-Chancellor Dawn Freshwater has been created as part of a long-standing University tradition of honouring its Vice-Chancellors.
University forges ties with the University of Newcastle

5 March 2026

University signs strategic MoU in Sydney to build Pacific research capacity and expand trans-Tasman opportunities for Pacific scholars, students and communities across.
University of Auckland announces new vice-chancellor

26 February 2026

Alumnus and former Dean of Engineering, Professor Nic Smith, is returning to the University of Auckland as its new vice-chancellor.
Partnership to advance Pacific science and environmental leadership

16 February 2026

MoU signed to strengthen collaboration in Pacific-led science, research and capacity-building between the University and the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme.
Auckland’s future in focus as leaders gather at Newmarket Innovation Precinct

5 February 2026

At the University’s Newmarket Innovation Precinct, leaders from across the city discussed how innovation can help accelerate Auckland’s transformation.
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.
University of Auckland approves Freedom of Expression Statement

11 December 2025

The University has taken an important step by approving its Freedom of Expression Statement following extensive engagement and consultation.
University celebrates official reopening of historic Old Choral Hall

5 December 2025

One of the city’s most significant heritage buildings, Old Choral Hall, has been officially reopened on the University's City Campus following an extensive restoration and refurbishment.
Atlantic Fellows for Social Equity announces group of Indigenous leaders for 2026

4 December 2025

The Atlantic Fellows for Social Equity have announced a new group of 20 budding Indigenous change makers for 2026, including Cath Dunphy.
University of Auckland supports direction of new Tertiary Education Strategy

2 December 2025

The University is well positioned to deliver on the new Tertiary Education Strategy, says Vice-Chancellor Professor Dawn Freshwater.
Michael Steedman: a different path

1 December 2025

Kapa haka and Māori martial arts helped Michael Steedman connect to his Māoritanga. Now he's supporting students to find their own paths.
Hiwa continues award-winning streak with NZ Architecture honours

24 November 2025

Hiwa’s architectural excellence has been recognised once again, with the recreation centre earning a major prize at the New Zealand Architecture Awards.

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