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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
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Funding shows breadth of research at University of Auckland
17 September 2019
Funding of almost $27 million has been awarded to the University of Auckland for a wide range of research projects affecting the physical and environmental health of New Zealanders.
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Fishing industry spin on Māui dolphin
16 September 2019
Opinion: Veronica Rotman challenges Seafood NZ’s advertising campaign claim that Māui dolphins are not at risk from commercial fishing set nets and trawling.
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University of Auckland regains place in elite global top 200
12 September 2019
The University of Auckland has regained its place in the world’s top 200 Universities, according to the Times Higher Education (THE) International rankings released today.
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New study reveals dugong in big trouble
12 September 2019
Some dugong populations are so genetically distinct that losing them would be the equivalent of losing a species of elephant, scientists say.
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The biggest questions of all – panel discussion hosted by RNZ’s Kim Hill
9 September 2019
Space exploration and the search for alien life is the topic of a panel discussion at the University of Auckland hosted by RNZ’s Kim Hill.
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Sexual abuse prevention research wins award
6 September 2019
Research on prevention of sexual abuse and the role of rehabilitation in sexual offending has earned senior lecturer Gwenda Willis of the University of Auckland the Hunter Award from the New Zealand Psychological Society.
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Whale migration pattern written into their songs
4 September 2019
The convergence of humpback whales at the Kermadec Islands is the human equivalent of a singing competition at a favourite gathering place.
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New college from international partnership between universities
4 September 2019
Three years of cooperation have paid off, with the University of Auckland joining forces with Northeast Forestry University in China, to partner in a new college.
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Wine science and sulfurs - the good and the bad
27 August 2019
Opinion: From rotten eggs to passionfruit, Dr Rebecca Deed writes about sulfur compounds in wine, why some are bad but others provide aroma, taste and character.
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Are we on the cusp of answering the biggest questions of all?
26 August 2019
They are the biggest unknowns, questions we ponder every time we look at the stars: What is life? Are we alone in the universe? How does life happen?
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Smoking cigarettes worse than smoking marijuana, say teens
19 August 2019
Smoking cigarettes is worse teenage behaviour than smoking marijuana, according to Year 11-13 students from New Zealand schools. Furthermore, they think their parents would agree with them.
