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Are solar panels a good investment? Auckland Uni answers
Power / Energy

Are solar panels a good investment? Auckland Uni answers

We wanted to offer an educational tool that's impartial and realistic to help people work out if solar is economic for their workplaces.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2017
Auckland Uni trading competition helps hone valuable real-world trading skills
Auckland University

Auckland Uni trading competition helps hone valuable real-world trading skills

This year's competition was one of the most competitive and unpredictable, with eight teams all having an equal chance of winning close to the end.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017
University of Auckland granted $150,000 for cybersecurity project
Cybersecurity

University of Auckland granted $150,000 for cybersecurity project

The University of Auckland has received $150,000 in funding to launch the Cyber Security Foundry project, aimed at fighting cyber attacks.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
The University of Auckland jumps into human to computer relations research
Auckland University

The University of Auckland jumps into human to computer relations research

Dr Suranga Nanayakkara, a leader in human-computer interfaces, will join the University of Auckland to further his innovative research.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Sep 2017
Isolation no excuse: NZ must change its risk management approach to survive the future
Disaster Recovery

Isolation no excuse: NZ must change its risk management approach to survive the future

New Zealand must adopt a collaborative approach to risk management in order to survive an uncertain future, says expert.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
University brings robots to show and tell at Fieldays
Robotics

University brings robots to show and tell at Fieldays

Horticultural robots set to revolutionize agricultural industries at Fieldays 2017, as robotics technology advances in New Zealand.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2017
Blogging keeps kids learning over 'summer slump'
eLearning

Blogging keeps kids learning over 'summer slump'

Summer holiday slump in learning retention has been combated by a digital programme developed by the University of Auckland.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Wed, 24th May 2017
Unsupervised: Are Kiwi high schoolers safe online?
Auckland University

Unsupervised: Are Kiwi high schoolers safe online?

More than half of NZ high school students unsupervised online outside school, says University of Auckland study.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Mar 2017
Kiwi student bound for Amsterdam to help robots build bridges
Auckland University

Kiwi student bound for Amsterdam to help robots build bridges

A young University of Auckland architectural graduate is set to take on Europe to use robots to build a pedestrian bridge over a canal.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2017
Surge in building work shines light on demolition crews
Auckland University

Surge in building work shines light on demolition crews

Auckland’s construction boom is driving demand for demolition specialists, as tight sites, asbestos and traffic risks make each job more complex.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
The age of pornography: Kiwi student takes a look
Auckland University

The age of pornography: Kiwi student takes a look

Auckland's Ashlee-Ann Sneller delves into youth porn habits, highlighting the educational and policy implications of her pivotal research.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2017
New international collaboration with University of Auckland to lead robotics development
Robotics

New international collaboration with University of Auckland to lead robotics development

The University of Auckland partners with the University of Stuttgart for a robotics collaboration to benefit digital engineering and human-machine interface.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2016
Chinese execs to experience 'wayfinding' approach to Maori business style
Auckland University

Chinese execs to experience 'wayfinding' approach to Maori business style

Chinese execs to embark on a unique Māori voyage of business discovery, blending ancient wisdom with modern entrepreneurship.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Nov 2016
University of Auckland students win award for AdWords expertise
Marketing Technologies

University of Auckland students win award for AdWords expertise

University of Auckland students, Phoebe Joiner and Daniel Talbot, won awards for their remarkable Google AdWords campaign, boosting site traffic fourfold.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2016

Global Stories

Auckland University stories

Digital university credentials enhance student mobility
Enterprise Content Management

Digital university credentials enhance student mobility

UoA propels student potential with innovative digital credential system, bolstering global job and education prospects.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Wed, 17th May 2017
Auckland Uni embraces innovative digital learning platform for student success
EduTech

Auckland Uni embraces innovative digital learning platform for student success

The University of Auckland is the first institution in Australasia to launch Canvas, a new digital learning platform for students and staff.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Nov 2016
Blockchain, a game-changing new technology
Crypto

Blockchain, a game-changing new technology

Blockchain, the technology behind Bitcoin, is set to go mainstream and transform various aspects of everyday life, according to legal and banking experts.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 29th Nov 2016
Uni of Auckland brings human life to AI with new Soul Machines venture
Artificial Intelligence

Uni of Auckland brings human life to AI with new Soul Machines venture

Artificial Intelligence that looks, thinks and reacts like humans is being developed right on Auckland's doorstep & may become a commercial venture.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Nov 2016