Why has democracy eroded in the United States? 🔊
For several years, democracy has faced challenges in the United States. The 2020 election and the transition process following the election, which led to one of the major political parties rejecting the outcomes of the election and attempting an overthrow of it, has...
Why should we end conversion therapy? ▶
End Conversion Therapy is a film by Jay Angel, Amberly Colby and Christina Huang. The film was produced as part of a Stage 3 COMMs class Documentary and Social Change (2021) at the University of Auckland. The class had about 45 students. Working in groups of three,...
What is the path out of our housing crisis in Aotearoa New Zealand? ▶
Ending New Zealand’s Housing Crisis is a film by Harry Booth, Haidon Evans and Jade Hunter. The film was produced as part of a Stage 3 COMMs class Documentary and Social Change (2021) taught by Annie Goldson at the University of Auckland. Aotearoa New Zealand is...
In what ways can we measure the carbon footprint of the natural world? ▶
In what ways can we measure the carbon footprint of the natural world? James Muirhead says Aotearoa New Zealand is the perfect place to understand the carbon emissions from the natural world. Watch a short video of Muirhead explaining research recognised with a 2021...
How can we use AI to help treat asthma? ▶
How can we use AI to help treat asthma? Amy Chan is using artificial intelligence to derive better ways for asthmatics to stay on top of their condition. Watch a short video of Chan explaining research recognised with a 2021 Te Taumata Rangahau|Research Excellence...
How can we prevent brain damage at birth? ▶
How can we prevent brain damage at birth? Laura Bennet and her team have been investigating new ways to monitor brain waves in babies at the time of birth. Their goal: reduce brain damage due to hypoxia or oxygen deprivation. Watch a short video of team member Joanne...
Why is the war in Yemen escalating again? 🔊
The ongoing civil war in Yemen risks an escalation with drone strikes launched by the Houthi against the United Arab Emirates. This is apparently in retaliation against the increased military campaign against the Houthis led by the Saudis and the UAE. The Houthi...
Is Russia acting out of aggression or self-defense in its threats against Ukraine? 🔊
Russia’s relationship with Ukraine is complicated. Ukrainian independence coming out of the collapse of the Soviet Union ended a 350-year history of Ukraine as a part of the Russian Empire, and then the Soviet Union. From that period forward, the two nations...
How can we make universities more inclusive? ▶
How can we make universities more inclusive? Sereana Naepi is exploring new and more inclusive models for education from our universities. Watch a short video of Naepi explaining her research that was recognised with a 2021 Te Taumata Rangahau|Research Excellence...Subscribe by Email
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