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University innovators recognised for tackling real-world problems
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (589+ words) From AI-powered education tools to sustainable aquaculture and accessible healthcare, this year's Velocity Ideas Challenge winners showcase the breadth of innovation emerging from Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland. Winners of this year's Velocity Ideas Challenge put forward bold ideas…...
M'ori construction technique proves resilient in earthquake testing
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (950+ words) Te ao M'ori, Faculty of Engineering and Design, Sustainable impact, Doctoral Engineering research into m'miro shows t'puna M'ori knowledge of construction was both sophisticated and seismically resilient. An ancestral M'ori construction technique once used in whare before P'keh' contact has…...
An economy of mana: what public sector cuts really cost
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (697+ words) Business and economy, Business School, Doctoral Proposed public sector job cuts show the need for an economy of mana, where public capability, skills and community wellbeing are treated as long-term value, not short-term costs, says researcher Xiaoliang Niu. As the…...
What's stopping competition in New Zealand?
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (620+ words) Business and economy, Sustainable impact, Business School, Auckland Law School What happens when markets stop delivering, and how can they be rebalanced? Experts are examining the forces shaping competition and market outcomes. As New Zealanders grapple with the cost of…...
A new dawn for the James Henare Research Centre
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (1058+ words) Te ao M'ori, University news, Sustainable impact, James Henare Research Centre Te Hokinga Mai: A dawn ceremony on 19 May welcomed the return of restored whakairo back to the James Henare Research Centre, reaffirming the centre's place as a whare of…...
M'ori research centre re-cloaked with whakairo
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (548+ words) James Henare Research Centre, Te ao M'ori, University news, Arts and culture Ng'ti Porou carver Fred Harrison has just restored carvings he helped his late father, tohunga whakairo Dr Pak'riki Harrison, create over 30 years ago. The carvings are now gracing…...
New undergraduate health programmes to prepare future health workforce
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (868+ words) Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, Staff news, Health and medicine, Science and technology, University news A major overhaul of the University of Auckland's health programmes expands study options, creates flexibility and prepares graduates for the future…...
Professor Ralph Buck: Dancing to his own tune
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (1301+ words) Arts and culture, Faculty of Arts and Education, Leadership Professor Ralph Buck looked back on a rich career in dance education during his inaugural lecture on 14 May, including 21 years leading Dance Studies at the University of Auckland. For those who…...
Effective trauma treatment available in NZ
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (86+ words) University of Auckland Health and medicine, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences Survivors of abuse and violence may soon have an effective new therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder which can be delivered by trained health coaches, GPs and other non-psychologists....
Scientists crowdfund menstrual health research
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (53+ words) University of Auckland Centre for Pacific and Global Health, Health and medicine Scientists at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland have resorted to crowdfunding research that could have material benefits for women's health. FMHS media adviser Jodi Yeats M: 027 202 6372 E: jodi. yeats…...