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Immersed in the Centre for Brain Research
15 October 2019
This year's Brain Bee winners had the opportunity to experience the Centre for Brain Research for a day.
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Challenging stereotypes in computer science
9 October 2019
The image of a computer scientist as someone hunched over a keyboard, most likely male, with little interest in the wider social world, is one Dr Andrew Luxton-Reilly has dedicated his career to changing.
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The scavenger hunt to help students stress less
8 October 2019
The University of Auckland is the site of a unique digital treasure hunt this week engaging its students in a fun interactive game to mark Stress Less Week.
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Cultural identity key to treating Māori with dementia
4 October 2019
The largest-ever study of Māori affected by dementia has found the disease is poorly understood and that whānau do not know how to access information that might help.
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Computer scientist awarded Romanian equivalent of knighthood
4 October 2019
Professor Cristian Calude from the University of Auckland has been awarded the Romania equivalent of a knighthood for his work in computer science and mathematics and his contribution to cultural and educational relations between New Zealand and Romania.
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Success: The double-edged sword for minorities
4 October 2019
Opinion: When refugees succeed, it propagates an underlying sentiment that they must meet a series of criteria before being truly accepted. Bilal Nasier explains.
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NZ scientists’ carbon footprint dilemma
1 October 2019
Opinion: How do scientists reconcile their understanding of climate change with a larger than average carbon footprint? John Hosking discusses a very real dilemma.
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Uni scientists: Why we’re marching for climate action
27 September 2019
Opinion: Five university scientists tell us why they are joining the Global Climate Strike march and share what resonates for them personally about climate change.
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University graduate wins ‘Junior Nobel’
27 September 2019
Science graduate Harry She has topped the Computer Science category in a global competition sometimes referred to as the ‘Junior Nobel Prize’.
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High-powered computer sees red
25 September 2019
In almost all human cultures, colours are associated with different emotions such as hate, love, anger and sadness.
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Former policeman awarded degree in cannabis forensics
24 September 2019
Importing cannabis into New Zealand is not usually a requirement for a Masters degree but for University of Auckland science graduate Kent Onesemo, it was vital to achieving his goal.
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Volcanoes to plastics – wide range of science projects funded
18 September 2019
A wide range of science projects have received funding from the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment
