University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau, is New Zealand’s highest-ranked, largest and most comprehensive university. It is the only New Zealand university ranked in the Top 100 in the QS World University Rankings, and 137th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. It is also ranked sixth globally in the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings and ranked first in 2019 and 2020. Around 35 percent of the top-ranked academic researchers in New Zealand are at the University of Auckland.
Nicola Gavey, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
Grace Millane’s murder trial demonstrated it is still possible to question a woman’s behaviour without understanding the gendered nature of men’s violence against women.
Shaun Hendy, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
Globally, emissions from air travel account for only about 3% of the warming human activities are causing, but aviation affects our climate in a number of ways.
While the other members of the Sirenia are found in the Atlantic, the dugong is the only sea cow found in the Indian Ocean and south-western Pacific. This highlights its deep African connections.
New research shows that Māori and Pasifika scholars are significantly under-represented in New Zealand’s universities, making up only 5% and 1.7% of the academic workforce, respectively.
Nicholas Borroz, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
India’s Moon shot isn’t just about prestige. As launch costs fall, the space economy is poised to boom. A lengthening list of nations is eyeing the sky.
Research shows if time out is used occasionally, briefly and the child understands the process, it can be a useful parenting tool for kids aged two to eight.
Artificial intelligence is predicted to contribute some US$15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030. A new report looks at issues specific to New Zealand.
Lida Ayoubi, Auckland University of Technology and Melanie Johnson, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
An estimated 90% of all written works worldwide are not available in accessible formats. New Zealand is implementing the Marrakesh Treaty to help change that.
Rajshri Roy, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
Students gain up to 4kg in their first year at university and all the junk food on campus doesn’t help. Universities have a responsibility to make healthier foods available to students.
Built colonial heritage represents more than 80% of the sites on New Zealand’s national heritage list. This leaves some 700 years of Indigenous settlement significantly under-represented.
Kumar Yogeeswaran, University of Canterbury; Chris G. Sibley, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau; Danny Osborne, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau; Marc Wilson, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington, and Mike Grimshaw, University of Canterbury
New Zealand’s response to the Christchurch terror attacks reinforced an image of an inclusive society, but we still have work to do.
Lesley McCowan, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau and Robin Cronin, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
A major study that analysed data from hundreds of pregnancies found that sleeping on the back during the final trimester increased the risk of stillbirth 2.6 times.
New Zealand is the last major landmass to be settled. One of the sites of earliest occupation is under threat from development, despite its cultural significance for Māori.
Alex Taylor, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
New Caledonian crows are famous for using tools to reach a reward. Now scientists have confirmed they can plan several steps ahead, like a chess player contemplating a series of moves.