Breadcrumbs List.
Sustainable impact
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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.
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Architectural excellence celebrated at Timber Design Awards
13 November 2023
The design prowess of staff and students in the University's School of Architecture and Planning has been recognised at the Timber Design Awards.
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Sinkholes, cyclones and seismic activity: how can we build resilience?
7 November 2023
Feature: Floods, quakes and cyclones expose the fragility of New Zealand’s essential services, housing and transport systems. Owen Poland talks to University of Auckland researchers about how we can build resilience.
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The great balancing act: tourism and sustainability
7 November 2023
Now that the country’s borders are flowing freely, could we make greater efforts to reset tourism so it has a sustainable heart?
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Building marae resilience for a safer tomorrow
3 November 2023
Engineering students are delving into the challenges of fortifying marae against future climate emergencies.
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Why we need to law to protect our right to fix things
3 November 2023
Opinion: We need to protect our right to repair to address waste management, over-consumption, and to support a circular economy, say Alex Sims and Trish O'Sullivan.
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$1m boost for innovative engineering research
2 November 2023
Three engineering projects addressing global challenges have received Marsden Fund grants totalling over $1 million.
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Taumata Rau Conversation: where next for our health workforce?
18 October 2023
The inaugural Taumata Rau Conversation explored the future of the health workforce.
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Shining example of sustainable refurbishment
2 October 2023
On the City Campus, the old Social Sciences building used to be a dark rabbit warren that was the butt of many jokes. Now the refurbished building is barely recognisable and a shining example of 6 Green Star Design.
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Chipping in to help the needy, but sad it's needed
2 October 2023
Opinion: The need for shelter, warmth and care for the homeless is acute. Professor Diane Brand is chipping in to help a charity with a difference, but says things must change.
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Solar energy collaboration wins Energy Excellence Award
21 September 2023
A University of Auckland collaboration to help bring solar energy to more homes in Aotearoa New Zealand has been recognised at the Energy Excellence Awards.
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Ilan Oshri: businesses can improve their use of AI for sustainability
1 September 2023
AI is being used in everything from energy and agriculture to transportation and urban planning. Professor Ilan Oshri says it can be used better.