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Pacific-led initiatives set to eliminate cervical cancer across the Pacific

17 July 2026

The University's Te Poutoko Ora a Kiwa will lead a $5.1M Pacific cervical cancer elimination initiative, expanding HPV vaccination, self testing and diagnostics. Professor Judith McCool says, “We are building sustainable, system level change through Pacific leadership and aligned regional partnerships.”
Banning social media is a distraction from the real crisis

17 July 2026

Commentary: As governments copy Australia’s under-16 social media ban, Terryann Clark and Sarah Hetrick argue that targeting screen time ignores wider economic drivers of youth distress.
Eyes wide open to sight challenges in rural areas

17 July 2026

University of Auckland optometry student Nathan Lloyd spent six weeks tackling eye-health mysteries in the Far North, gaining valuable rural healthcare experience and securing the dream job that will launch his career.
Indigenous nursing research goes global

8 July 2026

Fulbright recipient Ebony Komene is headed to the United States to explore nursing and models of care grounded in Indigenous knowledge.
World-first research platform transforming care around babies born too soon

6 July 2026

Million-dollar government funding will support a new clinical trials platform producing evidence on how to prevent preterm birth and treat babies born too soon.
University innovation is centre stage in 100 Days of Start-ups

3 July 2026

The University's commercialisation prowess will be on show during Auckland Council's 100 Days of Start-ups.
PM’s Science Prize awarded to University of Auckland team, including late Professor Alistair Gunn

30 June 2026

The Fetal Physiology and Neuroscience team has won $500,000 for their life-saving research that has led to the reduction of brain injuries in babies all over the world.
The student startup changing heart care

30 June 2026

A conversation about the frustrations of analysing heart scans inspired first-year University of Auckland student Will Hewitt to put his degree on hold and launch HeartLab.
Te Poutoko Ora a Kiwa appoints honorary senior research fellows

30 June 2026

Te Poutoko Ora a Kiwa, Centre for Pacific and Global Health announces seven honorary senior research fellows, recognising the distinguished Pacific and global health leaders.
What helps beat multi-pronged nicotine addiction?

29 June 2026

A world-leading study into the most effective way to beat multi-pronged nicotine addiction is launching at the University of Auckland.
Sarah-Jane Paine: the pursuit for Māori health equity

29 June 2026

Professor Sarah-Jane Paine’s inaugural lecture traced her Wairoa roots, whakapapa, whānau and the path that shaped her work in Māori health research.
AI in Health: scholar brings clarity and caution to Pacific symposium

28 June 2026

Professor Robyn Whittaker, Co-Director of TRANSFORM Research Centre highlighted the potential of AI to reshape healthcare delivery within Pacific communities, while stressing the importance of addressing bias, data limitations and governance to ensure equitable outcomes.

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