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Auckland University stories - Page 3

Airelations
The University of Auckland jumps into human to computer relations research
Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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Dr Suranga Nanayakkara, a leader in human-computer interfaces, will join the University of Auckland to further his innovative research.
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Isolation no excuse: NZ must change its risk management approach to survive the future
Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
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New Zealand must adopt a collaborative approach to risk management in order to survive an uncertain future, says expert.
Robotics
University brings robots to show and tell at Fieldays
Thu, 1st Jun 2017
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Horticultural robots set to revolutionize agricultural industries at Fieldays 2017, as robotics technology advances in New Zealand.
Summer slump
Blogging keeps kids learning over 'summer slump'
Wed, 24th May 2017
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Summer holiday slump in learning retention has been combated by a digital programme developed by the University of Auckland.
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Digital university credentials enhance student mobility
Wed, 17th May 2017
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UoA propels student potential with innovative digital credential system, bolstering global job and education prospects.
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Unsupervised: Are Kiwi high schoolers safe online?
Wed, 15th Mar 2017
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More than half of NZ high school students unsupervised online outside school, says University of Auckland study.
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Kiwi student bound for Amsterdam to help robots build bridges
Fri, 24th Feb 2017
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A young University of Auckland architectural graduate is set to take on Europe to use robots to build a pedestrian bridge over a canal.
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The age of pornography: Kiwi student takes a look
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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Auckland's Ashlee-Ann Sneller delves into youth porn habits, highlighting the educational and policy implications of her pivotal research.
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New international collaboration with University of Auckland to lead robotics development
Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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The University of Auckland partners with the University of Stuttgart for a robotics collaboration to benefit digital engineering and human-machine interface.
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Auckland Uni embraces innovative digital learning platform for student success
Tue, 29th Nov 2016
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The University of Auckland is the first institution in Australasia to launch Canvas, a new digital learning platform for students and staff.
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Blockchain, a game-changing new technology
Tue, 29th Nov 2016
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Blockchain, the technology behind Bitcoin, is set to go mainstream and transform various aspects of everyday life, according to legal and banking experts.
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Uni of Auckland brings human life to AI with new Soul Machines venture
Tue, 29th Nov 2016
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Artificial Intelligence that looks, thinks and reacts like humans is being developed right on Auckland's doorstep & may become a commercial venture.
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Chinese execs to experience 'wayfinding' approach to Maori business style
Fri, 18th Nov 2016
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Chinese execs to embark on a unique Māori voyage of business discovery, blending ancient wisdom with modern entrepreneurship.
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University of Auckland students win award for AdWords expertise
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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University of Auckland students, Phoebe Joiner and Daniel Talbot, won awards for their remarkable Google AdWords campaign, boosting site traffic fourfold.
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Auckland ICT Grad School shines light on Kiwi tech skills
Tue, 13th Sep 2016
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Interview: Gill Dobbie speaks about the Auckland ICT Grad School and how it's a platform for firms to find the ‘right-fit’ talented IT grads.
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Kiwi students continue to receive unwanted sexual material via mobile phone and the internet
Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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15% of secondary school students in New Zealand received unwanted sexually explicit material between 2007 and 2012, according to a report.
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The University of Auckland to launch revolutionary ICT law centre
Tue, 26th Jul 2016
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New Zealand launches Centre for ICT Law at University of Auckland. Programme development and research on the agenda.
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MYOB IT challenge - Victoria University #1
Tue, 5th Jul 2016
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Victoria University clinches victory with innovative HR tech at NZ's MYOB IT Challenge, redefining employee data management and security.
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Manaiakalani group helping NZ decile 1 schools embrace tech
Thu, 9th Jun 2016
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Digital technology is being used to give Kiwi school students an equal footing in education, no matter what their socioeconomic background.
Opportunity ahead
A challenge has been issued to NZ's best IT students
Tue, 24th May 2016
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There is no doubt, IT skills are growing in importance every day -this is one of the reasons that MYOB’s IT Challenge has been such a great success.