Breadcrumbs List.
Faculty of Engineering and Design
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How do we make the future of space more sustainable?
13 October 2026
New Zealand and Swiss researchers are exploring how international best practice can help shape a more sustainable approach to space governance in Aotearoa.
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Two finish lines, one step at a time
28 September 2026
Annisa Hasanah has had her eyes set on two very different finish lines this year, running her first marathon while completing her PhD in civil engineering.
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Simple design changes can help people with dementia
25 September 2026
Analysis: For a person with dementia, features in the home that once seemed ordinary or helpful can become confusing or difficult to recognise.
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Alex Kendall’s Wayve takes to the streets
23 September 2026
University of Auckland alumnus Alex Kendall co-founded the US$8.6 billion AI company bringing autonomous driving to London.
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The escape from Kabul and a life rebuilt
23 September 2026
When the Taliban took over Afghanistan in 2021, Maqsood Rezayee made a harrowing escape from Kabul, eventually finding a new home in New Zealand. Now, he's graduating with his PhD in urban planning.
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Robotic sign language interpreter for Deaf Māori in development
21 September 2026
The technology helps bridge communication barriers while supporting Turi Māori to reconnect with Te Ao Māori.
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From hot pies to ready-made meals: rethinking food vending
21 September 2026
WM Robotics began with PieBot. Three years on, the company is taking its self-service retail technology into new territory, including a ready-made meals pilot with My Food Bag.
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Rethinking laminated timber: adding economic value to underused resources
14 September 2026
As New Zealand moves toward more resource-conscious construction, researchers at the University are exploring new uses for otherwise underused or discarded timber resources.
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Why the way we think matters in technology
14 September 2026
Different minds solve problems in different ways. Faith Culas’s research shows how recognising cognitive diversity could lead to better software and more inclusive technology.
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University architect wins profession’s Gold Medal
11 September 2026
Richard Naish has produced some of New Zealand’s most innovative buildings of the 21st century through his firm RTA Studio.
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PrintGig wins Fukuoka City Award, opening doors to Japan
9 September 2026
University of Auckland alumni venture PrintGig is taking their advanced manufacturing company to Japan to explore the country’s start-up ecosystem.
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Nitrate sensors for monitoring water pollution in development
9 September 2026
Engineering researchers are developing low-cost sensors that could transform how New Zealand monitors nitrate in its freshwater ecosystems.