Breadcrumbs List.
Science and technology
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How the kākāpō got its colours
11 September 2024
Another secret is revealed in the story of a very unusual bird.
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Research and Innovation Office to enhance research excellence
11 September 2024
A new Research and Innovation Office, Te Puna Tiketike, has been formed to prepare for significant change in the public research landscape.
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Ruby’s legacy funds life-changing gut research
10 September 2024
Jo Hill set up a foundation after her beloved daughter died from a terrible gut disease. Now Ruby's Voice is funding groundbreaking research.
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A fond farewell to Professor John Hosking
2 September 2024
A self-described “accidental educator”, the retiring Dean of Science says he’s derived intense satisfaction from helping others achieve their life goals – just don’t try to give him your monkey.
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My Space: the life aquatic
2 September 2024
All things underwater inspire the team of engineers at the Biomimetics Lab.
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Cather Simpson will head body advancing light-based tech
28 August 2024
Professor Simpson's enthusiasm for technologies like lasers and optic fibres will go global.
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Feeding humanity doesn’t have to cost the Earth
20 August 2024
Ethical, abundant food systems lasted thousands of years says Dr Lyla June Johnston, keynote speaker at upcoming World Green Infrastructure Congress 2024.
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Here come the sums
20 August 2024
Opinion: Education theory can be polarising, but one thing we should all agree on is that we need to move beyond political blame and focus on solutions, says Melissa Tacy
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Makarena Dudley heads to UNESCO neurotechnology summit
19 August 2024
Dr Makarena Dudley will represent Aotearoa New Zealand at the UNESCO Neurotechnology Ethics Summit, addressing cultural bias in neuropsychology.
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CrowdStrike or cloud strife?
9 August 2024
Opinion: It’s time to break up the big-tech monopolies in cloud computing, says Angus Dowell
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My Space: Professor Jan Eldridge
1 August 2024
My Space: In the first of a regular series exploring some of the special spaces around the University, Professor Jan Eldridge (head of physics) talks to UniNews about her sci-fi themed office.
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Researchers unite to advance space technology
24 July 2024
Experts from the University of Auckland and across the Tasman are collaborating to enhance space exploration and address the growing challenges of space traffic.