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New research to get a better night’s sleep for tamariki and their whānau

New research to get a better night’s sleep for tamariki and their whānau

by ksch009 | Oct 9, 2019 | Contestable, Healthy Weight, Media release, Successful Literacy and Learning

A new strategic research project with the aim of improving sleep for pepi and their whanau has been awarded $1.7 million over three years by A Better Start National Science Challenge. As well as improving sleep, this project also aims to reduce excessive weight gain...
HIIT programme strikes chord with students

HIIT programme strikes chord with students

by ksch009 | Sep 16, 2019 | Contestable, Healthy Weight, Media release, Newsletter, Resilient Teens

As a researcher of exercise science, a father of two teenagers and husband of a teacher, getting young people moving in an achievable way is paramount for Associate Professor Nigel Harris. The Associate Dean for Postgraduate Research at Auckland University of...

Supporting parents of adolescents

by ksch009 | Sep 16, 2019 | Contestable, Media release, Newsletter, Peer reviewed publication, Resilient Teens

Parenting adolescents can be difficult at the best of times, but it is even more difficult when done alone. Often, parents are left searching for more effective and easily accessible ways to support their children. New Zealand has one of the highest youth suicide...
Associate Professor Matire Harwood – Kaupapa Māori

Associate Professor Matire Harwood – Kaupapa Māori

by ksch009 | Sep 16, 2019 | Media release, Newsletter, Our people, Peer reviewed publication

As a result of the Māori Think Piece submitted to the Board in 2019, a Research Theme Leader Māori has been approved. Associate Professor Dr Matire Harwood (PhD, MBChB) has been appointed to this new leadership role. Matire (Ngāpuhi) lives in Auckland, and her...
Resilient Teens technology research highlighted

Resilient Teens technology research highlighted

by ksch009 | Sep 5, 2019 | Media release, Resilient Teens

A recent article in www.stuff.co.nz features A Better Start Resilient Teens team’s work that is researching and developing e-therapy options for young people in New Zealand.  The research is led by Professor Sally Merry from the University of Auckland, who is on...
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