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Celebrating men in teaching
19 November 2019
To mark International Men’s Day, the Faculty of Education and Social Work looks into the importance of men in teaching.
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Harnessing the sun and making rainbows
18 November 2019
A team made up of staff and alumni from the University of Auckland has recently been awarded a major design award for an interactive art installation that makes rainbows.
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Auckland kids become scientists for a day
18 November 2019
A kids lab will be set up at the University this week to allow primary school children to conduct science experiments in real-life labs.
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Same-gender sexual orientation “throughout New Zealand society”
15 November 2019
The country’s first-ever major sexual health survey shows that some degree of same-gender sexual orientation exists throughout Aotearoa New Zealand society, and is more common among women than men, says a University of Auckland expert.
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Dear Jacinda, it's time to ditch private fireworks
14 November 2019
Opinion: Now's the time to ban private firework sales, writes Associate Professor Louise Humpage.
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Finding our way out of ‘quick and dirty’ social media
12 November 2019
Opinion: An NZ study reports social media has little impact on well-being. But Samantha Marsh questions the claim and argues mental health effects are still uncertain.
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Sense of belonging at school key to LGBT students’ success
12 November 2019
Students who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) are more likely to achieve at school if they feel a sense of belonging, regardless of whether or not they report being bullied.
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Are we loving Long Bay to death?
12 November 2019
It’s one of Auckland’s most popular beaches and one of the most-visited marine reserves in the country but little research has been done on environmental pressures at Long Bay-Okura Marine Reserve.
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Finding hope on Skid Row
11 November 2019
Professor Peter O’Connor is heading to Los Angeles to create a performance that will showcase the creative potential of those who live on the streets and remind people of their humanity.
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New Zealand history: what stories should we be telling?
11 November 2019
With New Zealand history becoming compulsory in high schools by 2022, which stories will make the grade, and from whose angle, is likely to be the subject of robust debate.
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Pioneering scientist recognised by Zonta
8 November 2019
Distinguished Professor Dame Margaret Brimble FRS has been awarded a Zonta New Zealand Women of Achievement Award for 2019 by the Zonta Club of Auckland.
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The fall of Berlin Wall through a child’s eyes
8 November 2019
Opinion: As the world marks 30 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall, Dr Diana Feick shares her recollections and experience as a child meeting the West.
