Are New Zealand’s universities doing enough to define the limits of academic freedom?
By Matheson Russell Institutional autonomy and the right to critically question are essential if universities are to be reliable sources of knowledge and expertise for society at large. The news last week that University of Auckland public health researcher Simon...
What makes a terrorist? ▶
From the power of love shown after the Christchurch terror attacks, to why you should use the story of The Three Billy Goats Gruff to teach children about terrorism, Professor Peter O’Connor explains the intricacies of terrorism like you’ve never heard before....
What is critical race theory? 🔊
In the last six months, several U.S. states have barred the teaching of critical race theory in schools. Critics suggest this campaign is to eliminate discussions of race in classrooms, while others suggest that critical race theory is poorly understood. But what is...
Why is New Zealand’s literacy rate in decline?
By Stuart McNaughton From the rise of social media to dramatic change in the education system, many reasons are offered to explain New Zealand’s decline in international literacy assessments. Stuart McNaughton says a single cause is very unlikely. The international...
Is it time to change the definition of ‘cheating’ in higher education?
By Linda Rowan & Fiona Murray Online learning has changed the way students work — we need to change definitions of ‘cheating’ too. As university students wait on their mid-year exam results, some will no doubt be thinking about more than just passing. Since...
What does the future hold for liberal arts education? 🔊
Universities are increasingly wanting to appeal to students who look to their study as a training period for future employment. However, this has put traditional liberal arts subjects like philosophy and sociology at risk. What does the future look like for liberal...
How has COVID-19 shone a light on long-present educational inequalities?
By Nina Hood With the mass shift to online and distance learning, both in New Zealand and around the world, a spotlight has been shone on the inequalities that exist within education. With the mass shift to online and distance learning, both in New Zealand and around...
First in Family: Our University Voyages
Awarding-winning filmmaker Professor Annie Goldson didn’t have to travel too far from her University of Auckland desk for her latest documentary production, with Dr ‘Ema Wolfgramm-Foliaki. See the FiF project at – https://fif.op.co.nz/ Annie is best...
Is the University of Auckland becoming more sustainable?
By Eloise Young Over the past few decades, Auckland University has been monitoring their carbon emissions and rates of sustainability to reduce the environmental impact of both the university and New Zealand. Has it been working? Over the past few decades Auckland...Subscribe by Email
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