5+ hour, 33+ min 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…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago  (688+ words) Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Faculty of Engineering and Design, Start-ups, Alumni When Matt Hufton started building games on Roblox with friends as a teenager, it was simply a hobby. Today, the University of Auckland engineering alumnus is co-creating games…...

1+ week, 2+ hour ago  (201+ words) University of Auckland Junk food designed to make us eat more, study finds Health and medicine, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences Ultraprocessed foods are designed and marketed in ways that encourage people to keep choosing them, despite knowing they…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (675+ words) Faculty of Science, Science and technology Potential risks to kids' development warrant action, according to University of Auckland scientists. Children's screen use is linked with later difficulties with skills such as attention, planning and self-control, according to a University of…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (425+ words) Health and medicine, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Centre for Brain Research Ever wanted to take a deep dive into the latest research on the human brain? Brainstorming is a new podcast featuring top scientists from University of Auckland's…...

2+ week, 4+ hour ago  (763+ words) Centre for Pacific and Global Health, Health and medicine The solution to preventing asthma attacks could be sitting on your wrist, with researchers trialling a smartwatch-based alert system. A smartwatch could revolutionise asthma care by alerting asthmatics to an impending…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (679+ words) Arts and culture, Uni News, Faculty of Arts and Education This month's Auckland Writers Festival features a blockbuster array of international and local literary talent. High-profile international names and top local talent, including a strong showing from the University of…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (1079+ words) Arts and culture, Science and technology, Uni News, Faculty of Science The research of musicologist Patrick Savage has included drawing on a classic Exponents anthem to reveal insights into why humans create music. As a scientist, Dr Patrick Savage theorises…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (755+ words) Health and medicine, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Centre for Co-created Ageing Research A tool designed to help assess the risk of abuse of older people has been developed by the University of Auckland's Dr Kathy Peri. Abuse of…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (289+ words) Choreography tells a story," says Kisha September. At the base of every powerful dance is a deep and resonant story that is brought alive and played out through the artistry of movement." Collaboration is an essential element, she adds. Kisha,…...