What's on in Science Mānawa Mai Open Day

Find your future pathway in science! Meet our staff and students, explore our vibrant city campus, and get a feel for what Waipapa Taumata Rau, the University of Auckland, is all about. Registrations open now.

Science students outside Building 302

Mānawa Mai Open Day is your preview of what it's like to be a student with us, so come along and discover the world of science. Whānau and supporters are welcome to attend with you.

How to find the Faculty of Science

There are two main entrances

  • 23 Symonds Street: Building 302 foyer, with access through to our other buildings
  • 38 Princes Street: A direct entrance to Building 303

Prospectus and subject guides

Browse the Science Prospectus to help you decide which subject area and programme is best for you. Next, explore individual subject guides to learn more about our Science majors.

What's happening on the day?

We’re excited to welcome you into our science spaces and help spark your journey with the Faculty of Science. Explore inspiring talks, interactive tech demos, course advice and hands-on experiences - plus a low sensory space to recharge along the way.

 School/Dept Activities​ 
Biological Sciences 303-G14: Biology in action
Chemical Sciences 302-140: Acid-Base escape room
303-148: Chemistry of light
302 Foyer: Chemistry lab tours
Computer Sciences 302-G40: Robot mouse maze
302-G40: AI games
302-G40: Decryption
302-G40: Virtual research
Environment 302 Foyer: Drones in action
302-130: Thermal remote sensing
302-130: Mapping Auckland
302-130: Earth in VR
302-130: Microscopic beach sands
Exercise, Sport and
Rehabilitation Sciences
303-G15: Exercise Sciences in action
Faculty of Science
General
302 Foyer: Future Science me
302-G20: Science study essentials
Marine Sciences 303-153: Life in our moana
Mathematics 303-G16: Fun with Maths
Physiology 302-G80: Good vibrations
302-G80: Strength test
Physics 303-G03: Physics wonders
Psychology 302-240: Exploring Psychology pathways
Statistics 301-G40: Discover Statistics

Science talks schedule

  Building 302, Room G20
10.30am Planet Ocean
Explore marine science and life beneath the waves
11am The Science student experience
Labs, lectures and lifelong friends - BSc at UoA
11.30am Planet Ocean
Explore marine science and life beneath the waves
12pm  Astrostatistics and Supernovae
12.30pm Human Evolution and Anthropology
New methods and big questions to understand past and present
   SLT1 (Building 303, Room G01)
10.30am Life on Earth
Explore life, ecosystems, and biology at university
11am Environment matters
Exploring solutions to environmental, geographic and societal challenges
12pm DNA to discovery
Discover DNA, cells and biomedical science pathways
12.30pm Environment matters
Exploring solutions to environmental, geographic and societal challenges
  PLT2 (Building 303, Room G02) 
 10.30am Maths is fun(damental)
Learn about the Mathematics research shaping real-world solutions
11am Careers in Physics
Discover Physics and the opportunities it creates
11.30am Perform and live better
Discover Exercise Sciences and pathways in sport, health and rehabilitation
12pm Careers in Physics
Discover Physics and the opportunities it creates
12.30pm Maths is fun(damental)
Learn about the Mathematics research shaping real-world solutions
1pm Perform and live better
Discover Exercise Sciences and pathways in sport, health and rehabilitation
  PLT1 (Building 303, Room G20) 
10am  Science at UoA
Discover five reasons to choose the leading Science faculty
10.30am Health Science majors
Discover health pathways in Science
11am Chemical building blocks
Molecules to build our world
11.30am Health Science majors
Discover health pathways in Science
12pm Chemical building blocks
Molecules to build our world
12.30pm Parents' University 101
What parents need to know to support their young adults at uni
  MLT1 (Building 303, Room G23) 
10.30am  Why Computer Science?
Why study Computer Science at the University of Auckland
11am Understanding behaviour
An introduction to the broad world of Psychology
11.30am Why Computer Science?
Why Computer Science matters and where it can take you
12pm Understanding behaviour
An introduction to the broad world of Psychology
12.30pm Students' University 101
Helpful information to surviving and thriving at uni