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Research Excellence Medals awarded for vital contribution to society

1 July 2025

The 2025 Hīkina Kia Tutaki, Celebrating Research Excellence Award winners recognise the achievements of University researchers at all levels of an academic career.
Oxford-Auckland partnership delivers genomic ‘game changer’

15 June 2025

A Liggins Institute collaboration with an Oxford Uni spinout is paving the way for a nationwide rollout of DNA sequencing for very sick babies.
Decades of medical research supported by long-standing relationship

13 June 2025

The University’s enduring association with the Auckland Medical Research Foundation is one of national significance, says Frank Bloomfield, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation).
Listen to the first season of Ingenious: a podcast about research for a better world

26 May 2025

In its first season new podcast Ingenious showcases research taking on society's most persistent challenges.
Midwife’s pioneering PhD promotes evidence-based post-birth anaemia care

14 May 2025

A senior New Zealand midwife is waiting for news on funding the next stage of her groundbreaking research into treating new mothers with anaemia.
From monkey bars to a PhD: a bold leadership journey

14 May 2025

Liggins Institute PhD graduate Peg Lockyer hated skirts, loved sport and thrived in leadership roles. Her research focused on how school-aged children can get active and be leaders too.
Alumnus bolsters world-first projects at University research institutes

29 April 2025

Up to 30 percent of babies in neonatal intensive care will be impacted by a rare disorder. Currently, that equates to around 500 babies born each year who have a rare undiagnosed genetic disorder.
NZ’s Long Covid blind spot

29 April 2025

Analysis: Healthcare workers urgently need access to education to recognise the complexity of Long Covid, and the lack of a unified clinical definition continues to hinder diagnosis, clinical care, and research, says Anna Brooks.
Following the money behind the same old formula

10 April 2025

Analysis: If the Government prioritised the health of babies, it would invest more in breastfeeding support and develop a national network of milk banks rather than listening to formula milk marketing, says Gergely Toldi
Ingenious: a new podcast bringing research to life

4 March 2025

The University of Auckland has launched Ingenious, a podcast taking a deep dive into the world and minds of researchers. The first episode explores the science behind lactose intolerance and how a 5,000-year-old genetic mutation determines whether milk is friend or foe.
University of Auckland among the world’s best for reputation

18 February 2025

Waipapa Taumata Rau has been recognised as one of the top 200 universities globally in the Times Higher Education Reputation Rankings.
HRC puts $4.3m into University projects

9 January 2025

More than $4.3 million from the Health Research Council will allow University of Auckland researchers to delve into a fascinating range of issues.

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