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More than 7,000 students study in our 10 schools and departments. Te whare Pūtaiao | the Faculty of Science at The University of Auckland is the largest and highest ranked science faculty in New Zealand. More than 7,000 students study in our 10 schools and departments, learning from internationally-renowned lecturers.

📏 What if a ruler could measure light?Researchers from the University of Auckland have helped develop a new approach to ...
15/10/2026

📏 What if a ruler could measure light?

Researchers from the University of Auckland have helped develop a new approach to creating miniature optical frequency combs, often described as "light rulers". The research was led by Professor Miro Erkintalo, Head of our Department of Physics.

Like the markings on a school ruler, optical frequency combs create evenly spaced reference points. Instead of measuring distance, they measure the frequencies, or colours, of light with extraordinary precision. That precision underpins technologies including atomic clocks and quantum computing.

The team's breakthrough could help shrink optical frequency combs to chip scale, overcoming a key barrier to their use in everyday technologies. The research has been published in 'Nature'.

Read more: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2026/10/08/laser-research-ultraprecise-measuring.html

What do music, microbes and aquaculture have in common? They're all being explored through the lens of computational evo...
14/10/2026

What do music, microbes and aquaculture have in common? They're all being explored through the lens of computational evolution.

Join the Centre for Computational Evolution Showcase for an afternoon of talks exploring topics ranging from biodiversity and genomics to aquaculture, cell complexity and the evolution of music.

Hear from new members of the centre's advisory board alongside researchers from academia and industry. Come for the whole showcase or just part of it.

📅 Friday 30 October, 12Noon - 4pm
📍 Old Government House, 24 Princes St (Federation Room - upstairs)

Register: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=lW6z0VAN6UKVj7Y_qQa-qqmbZw2aVx1MtSAsmrG1qNxUMktIOUEwMEVYQkZNUjlLSDkyMjhIWUxZSi4u

Presenting Professor Melanie Kah's Inaugural Lecture: 'Healthy soil for healthy water'What happens in the soil doesn't s...
12/10/2026

Presenting Professor Melanie Kah's Inaugural Lecture: 'Healthy soil for healthy water'

What happens in the soil doesn't stay in the soil. In her inaugural lecture, Professor Melanie Kah will explore soil's dual role as both a protective filter and a pathway for contaminants, highlighting the vital connections between environmental quality, ecosystem health and human wellbeing.

We invite you to join Melanie for an exploration of the links between soil, water and environmental health, from well-known contaminants such as pesticides to emerging challenges including PFAS and nanoparticles.

📅 Thursday 22 October 2026
📍 SLT1 Lecture Theatre (303-G01), 38 Princes St
🕠 5.30 - 7pm
✅ Register: https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/healthy-soil-for-healthy-water-tickets-1976419474853

Celebrating 10 years of shaping tech talent and innovation with the Auckland ICT Graduate School! 🎓✨ Since 2016, Waipapa...
07/10/2026

Celebrating 10 years of shaping tech talent and innovation with the Auckland ICT Graduate School! 🎓✨

Since 2016, Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland and Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato, University of Waikato have partnered with over 300 industry partners to train and launch more than 1,700 industry-ready IT professionals into Aotearoa’s digital economy.

To mark 10 successful years of collaboration, innovation, and career-changing graduate pathways, both universities are hosting their own celebration events.

Head over to www.ictgraduateschool.ac.nz to:
✅ RSVP & express interest for upcoming celebration events
💻 Read stories from the graduates, staff, and industry partners who have shaped the School's first decade

Presenting Professor Kasper van Wijk's Inaugural Lecture:'Wavelengths of Discovery: Elastic Wave Monitoring from Laser-U...
06/10/2026

Presenting Professor Kasper van Wijk's Inaugural Lecture:

'Wavelengths of Discovery: Elastic Wave Monitoring from Laser-Ultrasound to Seismology'

Waves can reveal what cannot be seen directly. From probing the microscopic structure of materials with ultrasound to exploring the Earth's interior through seismic waves, Professor Kasper van Wijk's research reveals how the science of sound and vibration can help us better understand the world around us.

Kasper will share how research at the University of Auckland's Physical Acoustics Laboratory is developing advanced imaging and monitoring techniques that help scientists see beyond the surface.

We invite you to hear Kasper reflect on the discoveries, challenges and insights that have shaped his research career.

📅 Thursday 15 October 2026
📍 MLT2 Lecture Theatre (Building 303-102), 38 Princes St
🕕 6 - 7.30pm

Register: https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/wavelengths-of-discovery-from-laser-ultrasound-to-seismology-tickets-1976666063406

That's a wrap for Science Majors Week - always an inspiring event! The science foyer was buzzing with conversations abou...
01/10/2026

That's a wrap for Science Majors Week - always an inspiring event!

The science foyer was buzzing with conversations about what comes next, whether choosing a major, planning a degree or exploring future career opportunities. Industry representatives, alumni and advisers helped bring those possibilities to life, giving students a glimpse of the many ways science can shape their future.

A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to this year's event and to the students who stopped by with thoughtful questions, curiosity and enthusiasm. We can't wait to see where your science journey takes you! 🚀

A wonderful start to graduation day for our Faculty of Science graduands! 🎓🎉 Our celebration breakfast brought whānau, f...
23/09/2026

A wonderful start to graduation day for our Faculty of Science graduands! 🎓🎉

Our celebration breakfast brought whānau, friends, faculty staff and supporters together to share in this special achievement.

Congratulations to all our graduates! We are so excited to see the many paths your science degrees will take you on.

Today the Faculty of Science is celebrating World CEP Day and the impact of Clinical Exercise Physiology on health and w...
22/09/2026

Today the Faculty of Science is celebrating World CEP Day and the impact of Clinical Exercise Physiology on health and wellbeing.

CEP staff and students from the School of Exercise, Sport and Rehabilitation Sciences got involved by offering free health checks and engaging with the community, highlighting the important role Clinical Exercise Physiologists play in supporting health and wellbeing.

The school's Clinical Exercise Physiology community is helping improve lives through evidence-based exercise interventions, research and community engagement.

A special thank you to Nicholas Gant and the wider CEP community at the University of Auckland for their ongoing contribution to the profession.

International Confederation of Sport and Exercise Science Practice World Clinical Exercise Physiology Day

🔬 Applications are now open for the Moore High Achiever Undergraduate Scholarship!Worth up to $10,000, this scholarship ...
18/09/2026

🔬 Applications are now open for the Moore High Achiever Undergraduate Scholarship!

Worth up to $10,000, this scholarship supports a first-year student who attended a high Equity Index secondary school or kura and is starting an undergraduate degree in a major offered by the School of Chemical Sciences or Department of Physics.

If you're passionate about chemistry or physics and ready to take the next step in your studies, don't miss this opportunity. Applications close 8 October 2026.

Ready to apply? Search “Moore Scholarship” on auckland.ac.nz

🌋 What if underwater sound waves could help warn communities about tsunami threats before they strike?Our faculty's own ...
16/09/2026

🌋 What if underwater sound waves could help warn communities about tsunami threats before they strike?

Our faculty's own Professor Shane Cronin from the School of Environment explains how new research into the Tonga eruption of 2022 is revealing the potential of underwater acoustic monitoring to improve volcanic tsunami warning systems.

By studying the eruption, Professor Cronin and his collaborators discovered that its most destructive tsunami was triggered by the collapse of the volcano's caldera, creating underwater sound waves that travelled thousands of kilometres. These signals could help provide earlier warnings for communities at risk from volcanic tsunamis.

Read more: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2026/09/03/listening-volcanoes-tsunamis.html

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