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...
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...
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...
by michellec | Apr 13, 2019 | Big Data, Media release, Newsletter, Successful Literacy and Learning, Updates
As an immigrant to New Zealand, A Better Start (ABS) E Tipu e Rea National Science Challenge PhD candidate Alice Kim says her research has personal relevance to her.
by Challenge communications | Dec 10, 2018 | Directorate, Media release, Newsletter, Updates
A Better Start National Science Challenge has secured $20.5m funding to continue its mission-led programme of innovative research to improve the potential of young New Zealanders to lead healthy and successful lives for a further five years from June 2019. The funding...
by Challenge communications | Dec 10, 2018 | Media release, Newsletter, Resilient Teens, Science theme leader, Updates
By Sarah Hetrick and Tania Cargo As researchers supporting mental health and wellbeing for young people, we endorse the focus of He Ara Oranga, the report of the Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction, on a more holistic approach to mental health and...
