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Graduate identifies barriers faced by migrant entrepreneurs

13 May 2025

Farzana Adeel’s PhD research uncovered the challenges that skilled migrant entrepreneurs face in New Zealand, and looks at what needs to improve to keep them here.
Turbulent experience in Afghanistan inspires PhD study

13 May 2025

Dr Sam Mackay's surreal experience in Afghanistan inspired research that uncovers the hidden toll of expat life in conflict zones.
Heart-warming tale the focus of graduate's thesis

13 May 2025

The lives of homeless people with pet dogs attracted the attention of dog-lover Sophie Scott-Elvidge, who is graduating with a Master of Social and Community Leadership.
Cooking up a literary treat: Julie Biuso graduates in creative writing

13 May 2025

Well-known New Zealand food writer Julie Biuso has added a dash of extra creativity to her repertoire. She will graduate with a Master of Creative Writing in the May ceremony.
Pacific daughter welcomed home at University of Auckland

13 May 2025

Taiarn Tavui crossed the stage to receive her Arts degree, grateful for her mother’s unwavering support—and for finding her Pacific home.
Skills on the Moana earn Business diploma

13 May 2025

University of Auckland graduate Maselina Tufuga drew on her skills from Waka Ama to earn a Postgraduate Diploma in Business.
Graduate on a mission to save lives

1 May 2025

First-hand experience of addiction and recovery has inspired Emily Duncan’s academic journey.
No place like home for Tai Tokerau graduate

27 March 2025

Coming back to study with a clear goal at a small campus in her local area has been the secret to success for mature student Logan Petersen, a Bachelor of Education graduate.
From tour bus to school bus: graduate's road to teaching

27 March 2025

A love of working with tamariki, making music and being near whānau in his small, Northland community have all come together for Bachelor of Education graduate Isaac Hunter.
New Māori doctor’s commitment to equity shapes her career

11 December 2024

Dr Stacy-Ria Harlee Te Kurapa-King, a kaihaka and trailblazer in health sciences, will begin her journey as a doctor in January.
Life comes full circle for new Pacific medical doctor

11 December 2024

New junior doctor Tarah Fepulea’i received a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree at the Auckland Town Hall on 10 December.
Hammering away at his studies: labourer becomes a doctor 

10 December 2024

Joshua Brown (Tainui, Ngaati Te Ata) grew up dreaming of becoming a builder. After a decade working as a labourer, he’s downing tools and picking up a stethoscope instead.

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