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Myth buster: Mobile phones don't give you brain tumours
Gaming

Myth buster: Mobile phones don't give you brain tumours

New research from the University of Auckland shows the risk of brain tumours cannot be linked with with increased mobile phone use.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2015
Wine sensor technology to make Sauvignon blanc better than ever
Auckland University

Wine sensor technology to make Sauvignon blanc better than ever

The technology is being specifically designed for Sauvignon blanc and aims to improve the wine during the winemaking process.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2014
Wine innovation takes out Auckland Uni Spark $100k Challenge
Auckland University

Wine innovation takes out Auckland Uni Spark $100k Challenge

An exciting wine industry innovation has beaten a new search engine, a youth driving app and a medical advance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2014
Kiwi Linux conference calling all brilliant minds
Open source

Kiwi Linux conference calling all brilliant minds

LCA 2015 beckons brilliant minds to Auckland for a premier Linux event, promising innovation, collaboration, and a showcase of talent.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2014
Youth turning to search engines for advice
Marketing Technologies

Youth turning to search engines for advice

Youth are more likely to seek advice from search engines than from family, friends and professionals, finds a Colmar Brunton survey commissioned by Youthline.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2014
Innovative classroom tool has sound impact on literacy
Gaming

Innovative classroom tool has sound impact on literacy

Booktrack Classroom boosts literacy with sound, enhancing reading comprehension and enjoyment in global classrooms.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2014
Research grants awarded to find a 'better internet'
University of Canterbury

Research grants awarded to find a 'better internet'

Around the country this week recipients of several InternetNZ grants were a step closer to realising their research goals.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2014
Birds of New Zealand flies on to the iPhone
Apps

Birds of New Zealand flies on to the iPhone

Auckland University Press has just released its first app, based on the popular photographic guide Birds of New Zealand by Paul Scofield and Brent Stephenson.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2013
Kiwi students impress at Microsoft Imagine Cup
Microsoft

Kiwi students impress at Microsoft Imagine Cup

Judges ask University of Auckland students how the team plan to handle its success following impressive showing.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2013
PowerbyProxi joins Wireless Power Consortium
Auckland University

PowerbyProxi joins Wireless Power Consortium

Kiwi tech company becomes the newest member of the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC), a group which sets the global standard for wireless charging.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 15th May 2013
Auckland students provide eyes for the blind
Microsoft

Auckland students provide eyes for the blind

Unique app that 'crowdsources' audio descriptions of smartphone photos takes out New Zealand Imagine Cup final.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st May 2012
University offers IT course in high schools
EduTech

University offers IT course in high schools

Australian institution keen to change perception of the tech sector among students; do kiwi institutions need to do the same?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Jan 2012
NZ Microsoft Imagine Cup final detailed
Microsoft

NZ Microsoft Imagine Cup final detailed

The 20 Kiwi finalists are set to present at the University of Auckland on April 12th for a spot in the grand final.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 23rd Mar 2011

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New app may help young readers
EduTech

New app may help young readers

New Booktrack app, blending sound with e-books, to enhance reading for Auckland students, revolutionizing engagement and comprehension.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2013
University of Auckland to offer free online courses
EduTech

University of Auckland to offer free online courses

The University of Auckland is the latest New Zealand institute to announce a move into the world of massive open online courses (MOOCs).

By Rebecca Wood • 1 min read • Mon, 7th Oct 2013
University chooses Adobe to manage web content
Marketing Technologies

University chooses Adobe to manage web content

University of Auckland partners with Adobe to innovate its digital landscape, enhancing the web experience for students, staff, and alumni.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2013
Auckland Uni server under threat
DataCentre infrastructure

Auckland Uni server under threat

The University of Auckland falls victim to hacking attack, affecting up to 4,500 students; server isolated for investigation.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 24th Apr 2013
Video games to aid patient recovery
Gaming

Video games to aid patient recovery

New technology from the University of Auckland will allow recovering stroke patients to regain muscle strength while playing video games.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Aug 2012