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Was Rome the Facebook of ancient history?

26 November 2025

Rather than seeing the Roman Republic as a vast, imperial nation-state, it may have been more like a modern-day social media brand.
Four smart ideas to shift NZ to a more affordable, sustainable energy future

28 October 2025

University of Auckland researchers are working on four smart ideas to enhance resilience and sustainabilty in the country's energy needs.
The 183-million-year-old climate catastrophe

27 May 2025

Rocks collected by an expedition to Antarctica hold clues to an extinction event 183 million years ago.
Listen to the first season of Ingenious: a podcast about research for a better world

26 May 2025

In its first season new podcast Ingenious showcases research taking on society's most persistent challenges.
The wild birth and journey of behemoth waves

11 April 2025

Dr Tom Shand details the extraordinary forces at work behind giant waves that cross the Pacific and wreak havoc on distant shorelines.
Ambassador applauds excellence and success of University's research

10 April 2025

The University celebrated the work and impact of leading researchers at Hīkina kia Tutuki, Rise to the Challenge: Researchers with Global Impact 2025.
Gravitational waves set to reveal new insights on evolution of universe

29 October 2024

University researchers have joined the global challenge to understand what gravitational waves can tell us about the universe and how everything began.
How to talk respectfully about genetic modification

10 October 2024

Discussion about the use of genetic modification technology outside the lab can easily become polarised. Research suggests a way to avoid this.
Solving the mystery of Aotearoa's colourful fungi

9 September 2024

A 30-year-old theory explaining why some New Zealand fungi are so colourful has been confirmed.
Coastlines the frontline against plastic pollution

7 August 2024

Research reveals how streams and estuaries are the key to slowing the spread of plastics in our oceans.
Our tiniest bird sparks rethink in avian evolution

20 June 2024

University of Auckland research leads to a rethink of how vocal learning has evolved in birds.
Dislocation in an age of ever more connection

14 May 2024

In an increasingly unstable world, 30,000 people become refugees each day. Their experience will likely be traumatic. But should trauma alone define how refugees are treated?

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