Cleaning wastewater and producing fertiliser at the same time 13 April 2022 Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland researchers aim to pilot a process to extract a safe, clean fertiliser from wastewater on an industrial scale.
Developing better tuberculosis drugs 06 April 2022 Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland researchers have taken three new tuberculosis drugs to clinical trial – an amazing success rate.
Meet Kerryn Kilkenny, UniServices business development manager 28 March 2022 Kerryn Kilkenny is a UniServices business development manager focusing on health.
Working to develop a vaccine against a ‘superbug’ 22 March 2022 Staph is a common bacterium that’s difficult to treat and can be deadly, especially in hospitals. A vaccine for the vulnerable could save lives – and money.
Overcoming distance and other challenges to support vaccination in the Pacific 18 March 2022 The Immunisation Advisory Centre is transporting a cold-storage Covid-19 vaccine to the Pacific islands and supporting vaccinator training there.
Meet Jessica Chiang: Momentum chair, PhD student and green packaging entreprene… 25 February 2022 Jessica Chiang is Momentum chair, PhD student and green packaging entrepreneur.
Meet the National Institute for Health Innovation’s new general manager 26 January 2022 Vanessa Ding will lead the institute's strategic development and day-to-day work of transforming research into innovative approaches to today’s most pressing health problems.
New cancer research centre aims to improve outcomes for all 09 December 2021 A new Auckland-based research centre is bringing together people and organisations to improve cancer care and equity across Aotearoa New Zealand.
Understanding the links between nutrition and childhood cancer 22 November 2021 Research has shown links between nutrition and outcomes like infection, longer hospital stays and even survival.
Treating blood cancers through genomics 11 November 2021 Narrowing down specific genetic mutations could lead to more effective treatment for patients.
University renames professional development service for teachers 21 October 2021 Tui Tuia | Learning Circle is the new name for the UniServices-run professional learning and development service formerly called Future Learning Solutions.
Endometrial cancer researchers working to develop blood-based screening test, t… 20 October 2021 It’s the fifth most diagnosed cancer in New Zealand, with some 600 new diagnoses a year, and its incidence is rising.