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'Kina barrens' target of new engineering innovation
26 August 2026
Dense swarms of kina (sea urchins) now cover a third of the Hauraki Gulf's rocky reefs, stripping away kelp forests that are foundational to coastal biodiversity. A major new project is developing robotics solutions to restore these damaged ecosystems at scale.
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How one observation became a global clean tech company
25 August 2026
A dusty car inspired University of Auckland mechatronics graduate Steven Jiang to found AIRINS, now developing methane detection technology for operators worldwide.
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Another Auckland harbour crossing study, right on schedule
22 August 2026
Commentary: There’s something almost admirable about the predictability and longevity of the process around the Auckland second harbour crossing, writes Tim Welch.
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Staff design projects attract national honours
18 August 2026
Six projects by University of Auckland architecture and design staff have been shortlisted for the NZIA National Awards, placing them alongside some of New Zealand’s most significant new buildings.
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Waste-to-water innovation named KiwiNet finalist
17 August 2026
A hydrothermal process that converts hazardous waste into water and saleable by-products has earned Nurox Hydrothermal a finalist place in the 2026 KiwiNet Awards.
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Obituary: Clinton Bird
13 August 2026
Remembering Clinton Bird: one of Auckland's most respected urban design advocates and former Associate Professor of Architecture at the University of Auckland.
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I spent four years slamming yacht hulls in a tank
11 August 2026
Predicting wave impacts is one of the toughest challenges in marine engineering. Dr Connor Pearson slammed carbon-fibre hull sections into water, exposing critical flaws in boat-design methods.
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Convening teams appointed to guide Signature Research Area investment plans
10 August 2026
The convening panels for each of the University's Signature Research Areas have been appointed.
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University of Auckland welcomes new Vice-Chancellor Nic Smith
3 August 2026
Former Dean of Engineering Professor Nic Smith was welcomed back to his alma mater on 3 August to begin his tenure as Vice-Chancellor.
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Toasting ten years of Raising the Bar in Auckland pubs
31 July 2026
Raising the Bar returns on Tuesday 25 August with 20 talks across 10 Auckland bars. Register now to secure your free spot.
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Reaching for the stars: Alumni secure $1.5m for start-up
28 July 2026
Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland alumni have raised $1.5 million to grow their AI tech start-up Hyades.
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University launches national space challenge for students
28 July 2026
A new initiative from the Faculty of Engineering and Design will give undergraduate students from universities across Aotearoa the chance to work on real space missions – developing experiments that could one day fly aboard a satellite.
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