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Covid-19 exacerbated existing levels of material and emotional hardship for people on low core benefit rates, a new study has found.Dr Louise Humpage, a sociologist at the University of Auckland who conducted the study in collaboration…

Dr Danielle LottridgeWe’re so used to keeping them close and checking them constantly without thinking they can be seen as permanent attachments to our bodies - or permanently attached burdens.Technologies beyond the smartphone that blur…

Science and technology, Doctoral, Faculty of ScienceA new study provides evidence that dogs exhibit jealous behaviour and have the ability to imagine their owner petting another dog even when they can’t see what’s going on.Researchers…

Environment and sustainability, University news, InternationalEducators and data scientists will discuss the best opportunities for building a more equitable education system to improve access for under-represented groups at a summit…

A chemical found in the kōwhai seems just as good as a more expensive medicine for helping people quit smoking.A University of Auckland study, funded by the Health Research Council, showed the role cytisine can play in helping Māori kick…

A new study shows for the first time at a global scale and across all kinds of species that marine life has been changing its distribution away from the equator in direct response to climate change.Orange pin cushion starfish credit Mark…

Three companies spun out of the Auckland Bioengineering Institute (ABI) are finalists in the 2021 NZ Hi-Tech Awards, which recognise outstanding innovation, contribution and success in New Zealand’s hi-tech sector.Formus Labs has…

A University of Auckland study, funded by the Health Research Council, showed the role cytisine can play in helping Māori kick the habit.To Māori, it’s another illustration of the rongoā, or medicinal properties, of the kōwhai.“This is a…

When Lawrence Gao started school in New Zealand he spoke no English. On Thursday, before a large crowd, he joined 16 other exceptional students on stage at the University of Auckland Business School, to receive a prestigious Kupe…

A cluster of disadvantage contributes to injuries in early childhood, but better support for families could make a difference.University of Auckland research examined data gathered from more than 6,000 families participating in this…