Breadcrumbs List.
Science and technology
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Chemistry graduate Yan Liu succeeds via NZ-China tertiary ties
23 September 2024
The first wave of students are graduating from the University's partnership with a tertiary institution in Heilongjiang, China.
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What will convince people to use facial recognition payment technology?
23 September 2024
Analysis: Facial recognition payments are popular in China, but will consumers in Australasia embrace this technology?
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Genetic testing provides answers for autistic New Zealanders
19 September 2024
Decade-long study shows value of tests to detect genes causing autism.
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Mars rover driver inspires students to reach for the stars
18 September 2024
NASA engineer Vandi Verma shared her remarkable experience operating the Opportunity rover during her visit to the University of Auckland.
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The vaping research conundrum
17 September 2024
How mathematical modelling and digital twins are helping researchers understand the impact of vaping on our future lungs
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Perfecting the Māori ‘R’ in speech tech
16 September 2024
The Māori ‘r’ sound plays a critical role in both speech technology and language revitalisation, says electrical engineer researcher Isabella Shields.
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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.