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Selina Tusitala Marsh: from big hair to big success

30 November 2023

Selina Tusitala Marsh's new book takes children's problems and suggests creative ways of approaching them, with pictures, poems and stories.
Head gardener Stanley Jones says goodbye to his campus beauties

30 November 2023

After 14 years of beautifying the University of Auckland campuses, Stanley Jones retires in December. The man responsible for the garden vibe answers a few questions.
Sarah Foster-Sproull: dancing out of the spotlight

30 November 2023

Dance lecturer Sarah Foster-Sproull found a creative way to overcome stage fright – she became a leading choreographer, allowing other dance performers to take centre stage.
Linda Bryder's latest book a labour of love

30 November 2023

Curiosity about what sparked the momentous change in New Zealand’s maternity care from 1990, and its consequences for mothers and babies, is behind historian Linda Bryder’s new book.
Geoffrey Waterhouse recognised for outstanding research

30 November 2023

Professor Geoffrey Waterhouse has been awarded the MacDiarmid Medal by the Royal Society Te Apārangi for discovering low-cost nanocatalysts to aid global decarbonisation and the switch to renewable energy.
Historic plaque found stashed in Old Choral Hall cupboard

30 November 2023

A controversial 1915 plaque that marks a moment in time was found in Old Choral Hall by a construction worker.
Keith Montgomery: why is learning a foreign language a fading art?

30 November 2023

Opinion: Dr Keith Montgomery says with foreign language learning falling out of favour, New Zealand risks creating an insular learning mindset.
Dislocation and relocation: Carol Mutch’s memories of Epsom Campus

30 November 2023

With Education and Social Work being welcomed to the City Campus, Professor Carol Mutch reflects on her Epsom Campus workplace.
Post-Covid workplaces: Is the fun fading away?

30 November 2023

At home or in the office, workplace fun isn't a one-size-fits-all affair – leaders need to acknowledge that and offer a safe environment, according to a recent study.
The true costs of road congestion

30 November 2023

Uber-style surge pricing, adjusted in real-time according to road speeds and conditions, would be a good way to tackle congestion charging, writes Tim Hazledine.
No Paine no gain: law student wins gold

30 November 2023

Jack Paine sprinted through sweltering heat to win gold at the Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Newborn genomic sequencing offers hope for hundreds of sick babies

30 November 2023

Two black boxes the size of a small loaf, and newly arrived at the Liggins Institute, hold the key for rapid diagnosis of more than 100 babies born each year with rare diseases.

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