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Convening teams appointed to guide Signature Research Area investment plans

10 August 2026

The convening panels for each of the University's Signature Research Areas have been appointed.
University of Auckland and Pacific Community forge landmark partnership

7 August 2026

Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland and The Pacific Community (SPC) have formalised a new partnership.
HRC grants $1m plus to health researchers with innovative ideas

5 August 2026

Seven research projects offering innovative ideas to achieve better outcomes for a range of health issues including breast cancer, HIV transmission and autoimmune disease have been awarded a total of just over $1m in the Health Research Council's Explorer grant round for 2026.
University of Auckland welcomes new Vice-Chancellor Nic Smith

3 August 2026

Former Dean of Engineering Professor Nic Smith was welcomed back to his alma mater on 3 August to begin his tenure as Vice-Chancellor.
University launches national space challenge for students

28 July 2026

A new initiative from the Faculty of Engineering and Design will give undergraduate students from universities across Aotearoa the chance to work on real space missions – developing experiments that could one day fly aboard a satellite.
Department of Cancer Sciences strengthens research and patient care

23 July 2026

The new Department of Cancer Sciences will supersize cancer research and care at the University of Auckland.
Auckland ranked among the world's best student cities

22 July 2026

The QS Best Student Cities Rankings 2027 put Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland as the best in New Zealand once again, and the University of Auckland plays a big part.
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.

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