Visiting scholar publishes findings on adolescents’ nature sports
Mathilde Kristensen joined Te Kura Tapuhi from Southern Denmark University as a visiting scholar in 2025, participating in numerous school activities including presenting at our regular Research Café. During her time with us, Mathilde completed her first PhD...
Links between greenspace and adolescent physical activity revealed
A new systematic review led by Dr Yijun Zhang has shown mostly positive associations between neighbourhood greenspace and adolescents' physical activity. The article was published in the Landscape and Urban Planning journal and is freely available here:...
New review published on experiences of grandfathers raising grandchildren
Michelle Adams has published a new literature review in the Journal of Aging Studies that highlights the unique experiences and challenges faced by grandfathers who become primary caregivers for their grandchildren. The article is freely available at this link:...
Whanaungatanga and Identity: Strengthening Wellbeing for Taiohi Māori
This article by the Brainwave Trust pulls together the latest research on how whanaungatanga supports Māori youth wellbeing and identity. It utilises research by Professor Terryann Clark and colleagues and demonstrates how research can practically help families...
PhD student Jutarat Kongpet presents research at Te Whare Wananga o Waikato
Earlier this week, Jutarat Kongpet shared new findings from her research at Te Whare Wananga o Waikato/University of Waikato. Her findings show Southeast Asian migrant children appear to be mature in cognitive readiness concerning understanding health. However, they...
Dr Bobbi Laing presents at the Nutrition Society Conference November 28-29th in Christchurch
Dr Bobbi Laing presented on the'The Women's Wellness Program for Irritable Bowel Syndrome' which she co-authored with Nikki Hart (a registered Nutritionist and dietitian). This program was created from funding from the University of Auckland, and the Sydney University...
Health innovations highlighted at 1st International Conference on Health and Biological Science
The 1st International Conference on Health and Biological Science (ICHBS 2024), organised by Universitas Harapan Bangsa, took place at the Java Heritage Hotel in Purwokerto, Indonesia, on October 8-9, 2024. This annual event, part of the International Conference on...
School staff present at International Indigenous Research Conference 2024
Ebony Komene and Coral Wiapo joined with Josephine Davis to present at the International Indigenous Research Conference 2024, hosted by Waipapa Taumata Rau, marking its first face-to-face gathering in six years. Centered on the theme Whītiki Taua: Research...
EPEC-Pediatrics in Asia Pacific region
EPEC- Pediatrics is a curriculum for training health professionals in Paediatric Palliative Care. The curriculum was developed in the United States of America by a group of interdisciplinary Paediatric Palliative Care specialists. The programme has now been delivered...
Pacific Paediatric Palliative Care Programme Launched at University of Auckland
Dr Gemma Aburn has recently partnered with Sir Collin Tukuitonga, Director of Te Poutoko Ora a Kiwa, to launch a multi-phase paediatric palliative care programme for clinicians working across the Pacific Islands. Paediatric leaders were invited from each of the...