Breadcrumbs List.
Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences
-
Pacific-led initiatives set to eliminate cervical cancer across the Pacific
17 July 2026
The University's Te Poutoko Ora a Kiwa will lead a $5.1M Pacific cervical cancer elimination initiative, expanding HPV vaccination, self testing and diagnostics. Professor Judith McCool says, “We are building sustainable, system level change through Pacific leadership and aligned regional partnerships.”
-
Banning social media is a distraction from the real crisis
17 July 2026
Commentary: As governments copy Australia’s under-16 social media ban, Terryann Clark and Sarah Hetrick argue that targeting screen time ignores wider economic drivers of youth distress.
-
Eyes wide open to sight challenges in rural areas
17 July 2026
University of Auckland optometry student Nathan Lloyd spent six weeks tackling eye-health mysteries in the Far North, gaining valuable rural healthcare experience and securing the dream job that will launch his career.
-
Indigenous nursing research goes global
8 July 2026
Fulbright recipient Ebony Komene is headed to the United States to explore nursing and models of care grounded in Indigenous knowledge.
-
Why we developed the Signature Research Areas
6 July 2026
OPINION: Interim Vice-Chancellor Professor Frank Bloomfield writes that the newly launched Signature Research Areas are a way to strengthen University research in a rapidly changing world.
-
World-first research platform transforming care around babies born too soon
6 July 2026
Million-dollar government funding will support a new clinical trials platform producing evidence on how to prevent preterm birth and treat babies born too soon.
-
Brain Bee Challenge crowns brainiest teen
30 June 2026
Around 140 students took part in the annual neuroscience quiz to claim the mantle of North Island Brain Bee Challenge champion.
-
University Signature Research Areas to focus on positive impacts for society
30 June 2026
The University of Auckland has launched six Signature Research Areas. Together they form a portfolio bringing together research excellence to respond to major societal issues.
-
PM’s Science Prize awarded to University of Auckland team, including late Professor Alistair Gunn
30 June 2026
The Fetal Physiology and Neuroscience team has won $500,000 for their life-saving research that has led to the reduction of brain injuries in babies all over the world.
-
Te Poutoko Ora a Kiwa appoints honorary senior research fellows
30 June 2026
Te Poutoko Ora a Kiwa, Centre for Pacific and Global Health announces seven honorary senior research fellows, recognising the distinguished Pacific and global health leaders.
-
What helps beat multi-pronged nicotine addiction?
29 June 2026
A world-leading study into the most effective way to beat multi-pronged nicotine addiction is launching at the University of Auckland.
-
Sarah-Jane Paine: the pursuit for Māori health equity
29 June 2026
Professor Sarah-Jane Paine’s inaugural lecture traced her Wairoa roots, whakapapa, whānau and the path that shaped her work in Māori health research.