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George Mason Charitable Trust announces $25m gift to advance biological sciences research

11 February 2026

The impact of the late George Mason continues, with a multi-million dollar gift to boost research into the natural environment and biological sciences .
HRC funding targets complex health issues

10 February 2026

University researchers receive $5.6m to explore ways to improve health outcomes for people facing chronic and difficult health issues.
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.
Medtech pioneer appointed to research funding board

2 February 2026

Auckland Bioengineering Institute founding director and world-leading heart modeller Distinguished Professor Sir Peter Hunter says his appointment to the newly-established government research funding board is “an exciting opportunity to produce a more connected science system”.
Time magazine ranks University of Auckland in top 100 in world

30 January 2026

Time magazine's inaugural ranking of the world's top universities sees the University of Auckland placed in the top 100 in the world.
Te Pae Huinga Manu: A te ao Māori lens on research

27 January 2026

Watch the videos of four guest speakers who shared their knowledge and experience at the inaugural Te Pae Huinga Manu event celebrating Māori research excellence.
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.
Helen Danesh-Meyer leads New Year Honours, becoming a dame

31 December 2025

University of Auckland staff and alumni have been acknowledged in the King’s 2026 New Year Honours list, led by Professor Helen Danesh-Meyer.
New Zealand AI research platform proposal successful in first stage

18 December 2025

University of Auckland researchers are leading a proposal to establsh a nationwide research platform to develop next generation AI applications.
Eisdell Moore becomes a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre

17 December 2025

Eisdell Moore Centre's new designation as a WHO Collaborating Centre recognises its leadership in addressing hearing loss and ear disease.
2025 promotions to associate professor announced

15 December 2025

Congratulations to our new associate professors. Each promotion acknowledges the expertise, leadership and sustained contribution of these staff to the University’s success.
Outstanding University of Auckland scholars each awarded $1.1m to advance their research

12 December 2025

Funding from the Royal Society Te Apārangi will boost three researchers to be fostered and retained in the science, innovation and technology ecosystem to benefit Aotearoa New Zealand.

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