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Obituary: Clinton Bird

13 August 2026

Remembering Clinton Bird: one of Auckland's most respected urban design advocates and former Associate Professor of Architecture at the University of Auckland.
I spent four years slamming yacht hulls in a tank

11 August 2026

Predicting wave impacts is one of the toughest challenges in marine engineering. Dr Connor Pearson slammed carbon-fibre hull sections into water, exposing critical flaws in boat-design methods.
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.
How founding the University's Rocketry Club helped launch an engineering career

5 August 2026

Mechanical engineering student Xander Snyman initiated the University of Auckland Rocketry Club to create hands-on opportunities for students. Along the way, he developed the leadership and practical experience that helped launch his engineering career.
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.
Toasting ten years of Raising the Bar in Auckland pubs

31 July 2026

Raising the Bar returns on Tuesday 25 August with 20 talks across 10 Auckland bars. Register now to secure your free spot.
Reaching for the stars: Alumni secure $1.5m for start-up

28 July 2026

Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland alumni have raised $1.5 million to grow their AI tech start-up Hyades.
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.
How a professor helped rethink earthquake engineering

23 July 2026

Professor Pierre Quenneville has developed seismic technology now used in landmark buildings from New Zealand to Canada, showing how earthquake engineering research can become real-world impact.
Keeping calm and carrying on: Faith Culas wins 3MT

20 July 2026

From microscopic ocean life to children's eye health, 13 doctoral candidates captivated the audience at the University of Auckland's Three Minute Thesis Final, where Faith Culas kept her cool to claim the top prize.
Forgotten harakeke taonga reveals global Māori trade history

17 July 2026

From Te Tai Tokerau to London, a newly researched collection at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, shows how Māori-led harakeke trade reached the world stage in the nineteenth century.
Could AI bottle a memory? Engineering students take fragrance concept global

17 July 2026

A University of Auckland engineering team has earned a place among the world’s top young innovators, taking its AI fragrance concept Mémoire to the global finals of L’Oréal’s Brandstorm competition in Paris.

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