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Why we developed the Signature Research Areas

6 July 2026

OPINION: Interim Vice-Chancellor Professor Frank Bloomfield writes that the newly launched Signature Research Areas are a way to strengthen University research in a rapidly changing world.
World-first research platform transforming care around babies born too soon

6 July 2026

Million-dollar government funding will support a new clinical trials platform producing evidence on how to prevent preterm birth and treat babies born too soon.
Global recognition for Ingenious podcast

1 July 2026

University of Auckland research podcast Ingenious has received an international excellence award. The podcast was one of just 14 winners – and the only one from outside the US.
University Signature Research Areas to focus on positive impacts for society

30 June 2026

The University of Auckland has launched six Signature Research Areas. Together they form a portfolio bringing together research excellence to respond to major societal issues.
University applauds Celebrating Research Excellence Award winners

25 June 2026

The annual awards acknowledge the many achievements of researchers from across the University.
University of Auckland sets benchmark on journey to 4th Generation university

16 June 2026

A report sets out the progress the University of Auckland has made on the journey to become a 4th Generation university.
The risks around feeding babies too tiny to take it

16 June 2026

Commentary: It took 30 years before researchers, including at the Liggins Institute, suspected that very preterm babies may also be affected by ‘refeeding syndrome’. Drs Frank Bloomfield and Barbara Cormack explain.
From new weight-loss drugs to cataract prevention: $16m for health researchers

11 June 2026

Researchers at the University of Auckland have been awarded $16m for a broad range of health and medical research projects in the 2026 Health Research Council funding round.
Drops of milk could help preterm babies thrive

11 June 2026

Preterm babies who get to smell milk and taste a drop or two with gastric tube feeding have a better chance of not suffering language and other developmental delays, according to a new study.
Strong staff presence in King’s Birthday Honours list

1 June 2026

Seven 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.
Finding the magic in maths and medicine

6 May 2026

Growing up in the shadow of Hogwarts castle, Catriona Miller might have dreamed of magic – but found power in science. Her research uses massive datasets to unlock the mysteries of human health.
Genetic testing solves mystery of teens’ sudden deaths

21 April 2026

The discovery of a genetic cause for young people's sudden cardiac deaths will bring relief to the families and clinicians.

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