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New directors announced for James Henare Research Centre

13 July 2026

Celebrating wāhine Māori leadership, Dr Maia Hetaraka and Dr Piata Allen join Te Whare Rangahau o Himi Henare as its new co-directors.
Staff excellence celebrated at Vice-Chancellor’s Recognition Dinner

8 July 2026

Staff from across the University have been celebrated for their efforts and achievements at the annual VC’s Recognition Dinner on Wednesday 1 July.
Why we developed the Signature Research Areas

6 July 2026

OPINION: Interim Vice-Chancellor Professor Frank Bloomfield writes that the newly launched Signature Research Areas are a way to strengthen University research in a rapidly changing world.
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.
Global recognition for Ingenious podcast

1 July 2026

University of Auckland research podcast Ingenious has received an international excellence award. The podcast was one of just 14 winners – and the only one from outside the US.
University Signature Research Areas to focus on positive impacts for society

30 June 2026

The University of Auckland has launched six Signature Research Areas. Together they form a portfolio bringing together research excellence to respond to major societal issues.
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.
University applauds Celebrating Research Excellence Award winners

25 June 2026

The annual awards acknowledge the many achievements of researchers from across the University.
University of Auckland remains among world's top universities

17 June 2026

Ranked 67th globally, the University’s 2027 QS world ranking is underpinned by real-world impact.
University of Auckland sets benchmark on journey to 4th Generation university

16 June 2026

A report sets out the progress the University of Auckland has made on the journey to become a 4th Generation university.
Space Minister checks in at Mission Control

12 June 2026

Space Minister Hon Chris Penk visited the University's Space Institute to announce the round one and two recipients of the inaugural Kiwi Space Activator Programme.
From new weight-loss drugs to cataract prevention: $16m for health researchers

11 June 2026

Researchers at the University of Auckland have been awarded $16m for a broad range of health and medical research projects in the 2026 Health Research Council funding round.

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