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Talking to – not at – older Kiwis
3 July 2020
Opinion: Rendering people over 70 as either passive or wilfully irresponsible is unhelpful and ill-considered. The Te Arai Research Group discuss a better approach.
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Kaumātua central to major Māori health project
1 July 2020
A commitment to identifying the best wellbeing support for older Māori into the future is the focus of a new University of Auckland project.
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Peter Hunter's vision for a MedTech precinct aligns with innovation
1 July 2020
The Auckland Bioengineering Institute (ABI) is known globally for its excellence. Its director has a plan to grow it further.
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The website that’s making people sick
1 July 2020
Opinion: How does a website about knitting and crocheting lead to migraines and seizures? Robert Bartholomew examines a strange illness spreading over the internet.
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Covid exposes need for public health agency
1 July 2020
Opinion: Covid-19 has exposed shortcomings in NZ’s public health services and highlights the need for a population health agency, argues Collin Tukuitonga.
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Medical and health researchers awarded more than $19m
30 June 2020
Health Research Council grants will enable University of Auckland researchers to work on ground-breaking research to support the health and well-being of New Zealanders.
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Research to lift outcomes for more than one in 10 NZ births gains funding
30 June 2020
Liggins researcher awarded $1.4m to investigate treatment for mothers with planned caesareans.
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HRC funding for two Faculty of Science projects
30 June 2020
Two science research projects have been awarded more than $2.5 million from the Health Research Council’s Project and Programmes funding rounds for 2020.
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The health system review ignores what really shapes our well-being
30 June 2020
Opinion: Something very big is missing from the proposed overhaul of our health system, writes Professor Boyd Swinburn.
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Ashley Bloomfield: questions and answers
25 June 2020
University of Auckland alumnus Dr Ashley Bloomfield has become a household name for his work in helping 'crush the curve'.
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Cathy Stinear's seven tips to keep your mind sharp
25 June 2020
Your brain is the most precious organ in your body. Unlike other vital organs, it can’t be repaired or replaced if it becomes diseased or wears out. But Professor Cathy Stinear says there are ways to keep it sharp.
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Toothpaste created by chemistry student a winner
24 June 2020
There are key aspects of formulating a new toothpaste that are challenging for the novice chemist - the correct amount of foaming and that all-important fresh after-taste are two that are difficult to get just right.
