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Charging into the future: infrastructure vital to electric vehicles taking off
3 November 2021
Feature: Is New Zealand’s infrastructure ready for an increased uptake in electric vehicles? Experts at the University are helping devise the technology needed.
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Covid pandemic a reminder of importance of philanthropy
21 October 2021
With a crisis, there often comes an opportunity to see more clearly how a system works. The outbreak of Covid-19 has given a crucial example of this.
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Cancer research project sparks unexpected collaboration
21 October 2021
A cancer patient’s desire to donate her tumours to medical research has sparked a unique multi-disciplinary project that could potentially reshape the future of healthcare.
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Alumni scholarship helps student go from surviving to thriving
21 October 2021
Growing up in a small town with limited job prospects, Demosson Metu knew pursuing a university education was his ticket to limitless opportunities.
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Seelye Scholar keen to help Māori and Pacific youth
12 October 2021
Malia Fuamatu says she spent the first four years of high school struggling with motivation and came close to becoming “another dropout statistic”. Fortunately, the deputy principal at her school believed in her and endorsed her application for a Ralph and Eve Seelye Undergraduate Scholarship.
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Kupe Scholarships create leaders for fast-changing world
6 October 2021
If the 2021 cohort of Kupe Leadership Scholars is anything to go by, then New Zealand’s future is in very safe hands.
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‘Amazing’ research opportunity
4 October 2021
Being an integral part of a groundbreaking research project is the “most amazing opportunity”, says PhD student Tamsin Robb.
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Neurological Foundation of New Zealand celebrates 50 years of funding
24 September 2021
For the past 50 years, the Neurological Foundation has been providing vital funding to help researchers across New Zealand investigate and gain a deeper understanding of a range of neurological conditions.
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Chemistry could be key in fight against kauri dieback
24 September 2021
As the battle to control kauri dieback continues, scientists at the University of Auckland are hopeful new chemical compounds can be developed to protect the precious trees.
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Arts scholarship offers more than just financial support
23 September 2021
When Phil O’Reilly decided to establish a scholarship to grow global public policy knowledge in young New Zealanders, he knew he wanted to offer more than just financial support.
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Phone Appeal goes ahead despite Covid-19 lockdown
23 September 2021
Despite New Zealand going into level 4 Covid-19 lockdown in August, this year’s semester 2 phone appeal continued as planned.
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Community Spectacle Scheme focuses on making eye health more equitable
23 September 2021
A Community Spectacle Scheme recently launched by the University of Auckland is helping make eye care more accessible to all New Zealanders.
