Breadcrumbs List.
Faculty of Science
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Researchers receive more than $30m in 2024 Endeavour funding round
13 September 2024
Endeavour fund supports Innovative ideas and leading researchers from Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland.
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University of Auckland and Cook Islands govt explore future prospects
13 September 2024
Visit from Cook Islands Prime Minister to University of Auckland discusses future prospects for educational opportunities and Pacific-led research.
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How the kākāpō got its colours
11 September 2024
Another secret is revealed in the story of a very unusual bird.
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Solving the mystery of Aotearoa's colourful fungi
9 September 2024
A 30-year-old theory explaining why some New Zealand fungi are so colourful has been confirmed.
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Everyone wants to save the bees, but which ones?
5 September 2024
Urban greening needs a nuanced approach, according to Professor Margaret Stanley.
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A fond farewell to Professor John Hosking
2 September 2024
A self-described “accidental educator”, the retiring Dean of Science says he’s derived intense satisfaction from helping others achieve their life goals – just don’t try to give him your monkey.
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Enhancing rangatahi well-being through Mātauranga Māori
1 September 2024
Clinical psychology researchers aim to enhance services for rangatahi who engage in self-harm, through a kaupapa Māori approach.
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Cather Simpson will head body advancing light-based tech
28 August 2024
Professor Simpson's enthusiasm for technologies like lasers and optic fibres will go global.
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Here come the sums
20 August 2024
Opinion: Education theory can be polarising, but one thing we should all agree on is that we need to move beyond political blame and focus on solutions, says Melissa Tacy
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Makarena Dudley heads to UNESCO neurotechnology summit
19 August 2024
Dr Makarena Dudley will represent Aotearoa New Zealand at the UNESCO Neurotechnology Ethics Summit, addressing cultural bias in neuropsychology.
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Tourists push locals out of Waiheke Island
17 August 2024
Opinion: Protests against overtourism are sweeping Europe and forcing authorities to act. Waiheke residents want Auckland Council to follow their lead and cap visitor numbers to ease a housing crisis on the island, writes Robin Kearns and Pam Oliver
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Feather detective Inka wins Three Minute Thesis contest
15 August 2024
A snappy presentation on seabird biology won Inka Pleiss the University's Three Minute Thesis contest.