Breadcrumbs List.
Sustainable impact
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Seven million mussels deployed to the Gulf as 'ecosystem engineers'
25 July 2024
Dr Jenny Hillman is one of those leading the way, along with the Ngāti Manuhiri Settlement Trust, to move millions of mussels into the Hauraki Gulf to help filter the waters.
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'Sexy spending': University and social procurement
18 July 2024
Opinion: 'Don’t make it so hard' was a key take-out from a recent workshop covering the potential for impactful purchasing at the University, writes Nikki Mandow.
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Marae-based mate wareware, dementia clinic extended
17 July 2024
A trial of a Te Tai Tokerau, Northland marae-based clinic set up to support care for people with mate wareware, dementia has been deemed a success and extended.
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Innovative housing design wins top prize in 48-hour challenge
12 July 2024
Engineering student Douglas Sartori Gonçalves helped spearhead the design for a sustainable housing development as part of the winning team in the ArchEngBuild challenge.
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Here comes the sun and the age of solar
12 July 2024
Opinnion: Zero carbon finally seems like an attainable goal, mostly thanks to rapid growth in solar energy says Ralph Cooney
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AI `urchinbot’ will find sea urchins ravaging our coasts
3 July 2024
Scientists at Leigh Marine Laboratory are developing a tool for quickly tracking the spread of sea urchins.
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Earth's orbits are at risk of overcrowding - then what?
1 July 2024
Opinion: Dr Priyanka Dhopade cautions we'll pay a heavy price unless the space industry is incentivised to develop and maintain environmental standards.
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APRU conference shows the way with carbon-offset initiative
25 June 2024
The Association of Pacific Rim Universities is playing its part in climate change mitigation by carbon offsetting its annual presidents' meeting in Auckland.
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Think like a fish: an ocean-centric vision
25 June 2024
On day two of the Association of Pacific Rim Universities meeting in Auckland, a lunch-time talk by Dr Dan Hikuroa challenges people to 'think like a fish'.
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Global university leaders in Auckland for thinktank on sustainability
24 June 2024
A major conference hosted by the University of Auckland will hear from global university leaders about their collaborative approaches in addressing the issues facing the world’s oceans.
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Kiwi drivers ready to embrace wireless EV technology
24 June 2024
Kiwis are optimistic about ‘in-road’ dynamic wireless charging that allows EV users to charge their batteries while driving – but there are concerns.
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University of Auckland showcases its sustainability strengths
18 June 2024
The University of Auckland attended the Global Sustainable Development Congress gaining new insights, knowledge and connections.