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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.
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.
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.
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.
Misha Vorobyev: why we should relax rules for Ukrainian refugees

1 November 2023

Opinion: Russian-born academic Dr Misha Vorobyev outlines the issues in the war on Ukraine and states the case for New Zealand to allow more Ukrainian refugees into the country.
Olaf Diegel: printing 3D backups of taonga

1 November 2023

Professor Olaf Diegel is creating 3D-printed reproductions of invaluable taonga in a convergence of technology and heritage preservation.
Gunpowder and gases: how David Williams kicked off a life in science

1 November 2023

Professor David Williams is partial to blowing things up. In retirement, he’s happy to cool things a bit.
Ayesha Green artwork: portrait of an optimistic future

1 November 2023

The main entrance to the University of Auckland's General Library has been an ideal place to showcase large artworks. The latest is by Ayesha Green.
Artist Don Binney celebrated at University of Auckland

27 October 2023

Don Binney was an alumnus and former staff member. His writings, photos and artworks have been collected by Greg O'Brien and presented in a magnificent new book.
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.
Student engineers blow kite judges away

2 October 2023

Flying kites is usually a fun pastime. But when you have to build one out of limited materials and get it to fly in a wind tunnel, things get tricky.
Merryn Tawhai: not a zero-to-hero move to be director

2 October 2023

Professor Merryn Tawhai’s path to promotion started when she became a research fellow at the Auckland Bioengineering Institute in 2002. Now she leads the team.

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