Breadcrumbs List.
Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences
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Better lighting could reduce rest-home falls
6 December 2024
Aged-care facilities often have lower than recommended lighting levels, which contributes to higher rates of falls.
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Buen vivir builds collective well-being for older Latin American New Zealanders
4 December 2024
How researchers at the University are using the concept of Buen vivir to help isolated older Latin Americans in Auckland to connect with their community, culture and the natural world.
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Hypertension: making the silent killer audible
3 December 2024
A new research project from the University of Auckland could transform the way we treat high blood pressure.
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Researchers awarded total of $7.78m from Health Research Council
2 December 2024
In its latest funding round the Health Research Council has awarded funding to researchers at the University of Auckland.
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Autism Research Clinic will seek answers from genes
27 November 2024
The Centre for Brain Research's Autism Research Clinic aims to use genetic diagnoses to improve the lives of families of children with autism.
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Drug company deal delivers hope for dementia
27 November 2024
New Zealand neuroscientist’s landmark gene therapy deal could pave the way for treatment to halt dementia.
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Marsden medal awarded to brain researcher
26 November 2024
Professor Mike Dragunow has won the New Zealand Association of Scientists Marsden Medal, recognising his lifetime contribution to research on brain disorders.
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Sustainable food systems are possible, even in the 21st century
26 November 2024
Analysis: The recently ratified NZ-EU free trade agreement takes a big step towards integrating trade and health as a common goal; ‘clean, green’ NZ can’t afford to drag its heels says Kelly Garton.
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University of Auckland researchers shine at 2024 Royal Society Awards
21 November 2024
A number of University of Auckland academics have been recognised for excellence in scholarship or innovation, making a significant contribution to Aotearoa New Zealand through their research careers.
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World-leading gynaecology research recognised
20 November 2024
Professor Cindy Farquhar and her research team have been honoured for influencing global fertility and gynaecology practices with a HRC Beaven Medal.
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Brain researcher wins prestigious medal
20 November 2024
Professor Mike Dragunow wins the 2024 Hercus Medal for his research towards finding treatments for devastating brain diseases.
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Screentime rules reduce childhood obesity risk
19 November 2024
Families that set screentime rules for their children lower their risk of obesity.