University of Auckland Alumni and Friends

Golden Hour on campus.

Opinion: Dr Priyanka Dhopade imagines a future where our crowded orbits are on the verge of crisis, cautioning that we'll pay a heavy price unless the space industry is incentivised to develop and maintain environmental standards

Read the full story here: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2024/07/01/earth-orbits-risk-of-overcrowding-then-what.html

University of Auckland’s B201 is now home to a large-scale video installation by acclaimed artist Lisa Reihana.

Read the full story here - https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2024/06/26/lisa-reihana-maramatanga-artwork-b201.html

On behalf of the University of Auckland Alumni team, we want to wish you a Happy Matariki!

The University of Auckland's annual "Raising the Bar" event brings academics out of the classroom and into bars across the city for one night of thought-provoking lectures over pints.

From robots to public transport solutions there is something for everyone.

Listen and subscribe here:https://open.spotify.com/show/2zncQXKRQLHrugiG3aAMYQ?si=811bd91e64234f39

A secret haven that shelters pets from fractured households is the subject of a new documentary from notable filmmaker Professor Annie Goldson, which is premiering in competition at the Doc Edge Film Festival from late June.

Read the full story here: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2024/06/20/shelter-for-pets-affected-by-family-violence-focus-of-new-doco.html

Our third Connect and Develop webinar of 2024 is happening on the 23rd of July.

Dr Thomas Scelo (Owner: Acoustic Research & Design) and Dr Michael Lee (UoA Business School) will be discussing how to 'Make networking work for you'.

Networking can result in opportunities, knowledge and support. It is a powerful tool, crucial to success in any industry. But how do we get past feeling anxious, awkward or transactional?

Make sure you sign up for the free webinar here:

July 23 | Make networking work for you - The University of Auckland Reframe your perspective on networking to build genuine, long-lasting professional connections.

Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland, has retained its position in the top 1 percent of the world with its 13th place in the 2024 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings for sustainability.

University of Auckland in top tier worldwide for sustainability - The University of Auckland The University is in the top 1 percent of the world with its 13th place in the 2024 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings for sustainability.

Feature: Artificial intelligence offers powerful new opportunities, but also unprecedented challenges. Owen Poland talks to University of Auckland AI experts about where the technology may lead us.

Read the full story here: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2024/05/24/where-could-ai-lead-us.html

This year's King's Birthday Honours saw a new knight at the University and academics recognised for their contribution to research and service.

Read the full story here: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2024/06/04/peter-hunter-appointed-knight-companion.html

University of Auckland climbs in QS World University Rankings.

The University of Auckland has achieved its highest ranking – 65th in the world – since the new global QS ranking system was introduced in 2013.

Read the full story here - https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2024/06/05/UoA-climbs-2025-QS-World-University-Rankings.html

Look out for the Autumn 2024 Ingenio in your mailbox (or inbox).

This edition of our alumni magazine dives deep into Our AI future, Standing up for smokefree, Democracy in decline, a Kiwi at NASA, Combatting loneliness and much more.

You check out the latest Ingenio here:https://www.auckland.ac.nz/assets/alumni/whats-happening/alumni-publications/ingenio-autumn-2024/Ingenio-autumn-2024-web.pdf

University of Auckland Pacific academics, in collaboration with Oxfam in the Pacific, are attending the UN International Conference on Small Island Developing States.

Read the full story here: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2024/05/24/pacific-researchers-in-un-panel-discussion.html

The Popeyes' battle shows how big businesses protect their trademarks – even when they have no plans to come to New Zealand, writes Alexandra Allen-Franks.

Read the full story here: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2024/05/22/the-popeyes--trademark-battle.html

Calling all book lovers! The UoA Virtual Book Club offers lively discussions, new reads beyond your usual picks, and a community of literary enthusiasts.

Our next book is Everything is Beautiful and Everything Hurts by Josie Shapiro. This reading period will begin May 24th and end July 26th.

To join head to - https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/alumni/get-involved/virtual-book-club.html

Now an established hub for learning and connecting, the B201 building is winning awards for innovation and sustainable reuse in its building redevelopment.

B201 building houses Arts, Creative Arts and Industries, and Education and Social Work. Photos: Jasmax

Read the full story here: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2024/05/16/B201-wins-local-and-global-awards.html

Following our Open Day, we recently held an alumni dinner, which reunited 40 Indonesian alumni. It was a great chance to share memories and forge new connections.

Make sure to look out for alumni events near you: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/alumni/whats-happening/events.html

Wayve's funding will be used to develop and launch the first “embodied AI” technology for self-driving vehicles.

Read the full story here: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2024/05/09/engineering-alum-alex-kendalls-ai-start-up-wayve.html

Congratulations to all our 2024 autumn graduates! Welcome to the UoA Alumni community. We can't wait to see what you achieve in the future.

Opinion: News media are locked in a military strategist’s worst nightmare, fighting a war on multiple fronts. Media analyst, researcher and former editor Gavin Ellis suggests what could save NZ journalism

Read the full story here: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2024/05/01/if-not-journalists-who.html

Dr. Joel Rindelaub, senior lecturer at the University of Auckland, is bringing his unique blend of science and comedy to the New Zealand Comedy Festival this week. In his show, he combines his expertise in chemistry with his wit showcased on Celebrity Treasure Island and Taskmaster AU to give you a fresh perspective on our wild and wacky world.

But be careful, you might accidentally learn something.

Get you ticket here: https://nz.patronbase.com/_QTheatre4/Productions/C431/Performances

Join us on the 14th of May for the second Connect and Develop talk of 2024 as we learn how to be curious and why this is a critical skill in the workplace.

Register for the free webinar here:

May 14 | How to be curious with Dr Susan Chen - The University of Auckland We learn how to be curious and why this is a critical skill.