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Strong staff presence in King’s Birthday Honours list

1 June 2026

Eight University of Auckland staff have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours, including Professor Elizabeth Rata who becomes a dame and Associate Professor Paul Baker who becomes a knight.
Obituary, Professor Alistair Gunn

12 May 2026

University of Auckland Professor Alistair Gunn, who developed a treatment that has saved the lives of many babies worldwide, has died at the age of 67.
Sharing the brain-healing power of song

7 May 2026

A handbook on therapeutic choirs for people with brain conditions has been created by Dr Alison Talmage, a new graduate from the University of Auckland.
New podcast shines light on brain disorders

5 May 2026

Ever wanted to take a deep dive into the latest research on the human brain?
The smell test that could stop Parkinson’s disease

25 March 2026

Analysis: The first sign of Parkinson’s disease is a fading sense of smell. In a world-first, NZ researchers have built a 3D model of the olfactory system in a bid to stop the disease early and entirely.
Brain scientist knows the value of hope

23 March 2026

A rising star in brain research, Dr Molly Swanson has recently been granted $877,000 for research into motor neurone disease.
Maintaining dignity in 'the longest goodbye'

27 February 2026

Opinion: Māori are disproportionately affected by mate wareware. And because language shapes care, we use the te reo term rather than dementia for good reason, explains Makarena Dudley.
Brain scientist in finals for top New Zealander

26 February 2026

University of Auckland Distinguished Professor Sir Richard Faull is among three finalists for the 2026 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Award.
A boost for brain research on the horizon

13 February 2026

Joining a major European scientific research network could soon boost brain research at the University of Auckland.
What our tears could reveal about Parkinson’s

7 January 2026

Opinion: The earliest biological signs of Parkinson’s may be present long before daily life is affected. A path to early detection could lie in our tears.
Headbutting rams could boost brain research

21 November 2025

Dr Helen Murray says headbutting rams could provide helpful insights for brain injury research.
Research offers hope for Huntington's patients

28 October 2025

University of Auckland Professor Bronwen Connor is developing transplants that might grow new brain cells for people with Huntington’s Disease.

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