Breadcrumbs List.
Education and society
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Why do people do what they do? Anthropologists find out
23 July 2024
Anthropology, the study of human societies and cultures, continues to fascinate students and is always a highly ranked subject at the University of Auckland. What’s its secret?
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Child sexual abuse in China: new study
18 July 2024
Child sexual abuse victims in China face significant obstacles to disclosing their experiences, a new study has found.
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University launches dedicated space to practise te reo Māori
15 July 2024
ReoSpace, a new space in the University’s library, welcomes speakers of te reo Māori at all levels.
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How to interpret Labour’s big UK victory
6 July 2024
Opinion: The Labour Party’s historic seizure of power in the UK is a defining moment, writes Professor John Morgan, that will require a new economic model
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Tackling our bad classroom behaviour problem
1 July 2024
When it comes to addressing the bad behaviour blighting our classrooms, an authentic approach to building relationships may be the best approach.
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India teeters on the edge of theocracy
27 June 2024
Opinion: The normalisation of Modi’s ethno-nationalist vision – and India’s democratic backslide – pose major dilemmas for the international community says Chris Ogden
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Rare Sāmoan discovery offers clues to origins of inequality
21 June 2024
The origins of hierarchical society in Sāmoa and wider Polynesia have likely been uncovered by a new study led by archaeologists at the University of Auckland.
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Time for a multi-party focus on Working for Families
20 June 2024
Opinion: We must value the young as well as the old and prioritise the needs of children over paid work, says Susan St John.
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Refugee crises a symptom of a failed global system
20 June 2024
Opinion: That many of the countries that established the UN Refugee Convention are now actively seeking ways to subvert or abandon their commitments is a political, moral and ethical failure, writes Ritesh Shah on World Refugee Day
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Country schools facing rapid urbanisation
17 June 2024
Rural schools are in the crossfire of rapid urban development across New Zealand and facing resulting challenges, according to a recent study.
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What's really behind the repeal of Section 7AA?
13 June 2024
Opinion: Act’s repeal of section 7AA is not based on evidence and can only damage relationships between Oranga Tamariki and Māori, says Kendra Cox
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Ageism isn't always a bad thing
8 June 2024
Opinion: Unlike other ‘isms’, ageism can have detrimental, favourable, or neutral outcomes. Stephen Buetow explains the nuances.