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Welcome to the Faculty of Science
The Faculty of Science at The University of Auckland is the largest and most highly ranked science faculty in New Zealand. More than 7,000 students study in our 11 schools and departments, learning from internationally-renowned lecturers.
If you’re not sure which degree you should choose or what a specific course offers, come to Course Advice Day on 1 February. |
The Faculty of Science will be hosting its very own orientation for new students on Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th February. |
Biomedical Science enrolment timetable Enrolment into all courses for BSc (Biomedical Science) Year 1 is now open. |
News
Freemason contributions boost University’s world-leading studies
25 November 2011
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Vice-Chancellor Professor Stuart McCutcheon and the Grand Master of the Freemasons, Mr Selwyn Cooper, this evening.
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Scientists successful in Marsden Fund round
6 October 2011
Eight research teams from the Faculty of Science were successful in the 2011 Marsden Fund round, winning a total of $5.5 million. They are joined by a further eleven teams from across the university and all of the funded proposals are for three years
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Ship strike killing whales in Hauraki Gulf
14 September 2011
The death of a Bryde’s whale hit by a ship in the Hauraki Gulf highlights the need for more research and greater vigilance on the water, according to University of Auckland marine mammal scientist Dr Rochelle Constantine.
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Prestigious awards for three top young scientists
8 September 2011
Rutherford Discovery Fellowships for New Zealand’s top young researchers have been awarded to Dr Nicholas Shears and Dr Quentin Atkinson from The University of Auckland, and will bring alumnus Dr David Goldstone back to the University
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Director appointed for New Zealand eScience Infrastructure
1 September 2011
Mr Nick Jones from The University of Auckland has been appointed Director of the New Zealand eScience Infrastructure (NeSI), a nation-wide supercomputer network designed to support cutting-edge research.
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Events
Conservation and Mathematics Education
1 February 2012
4pm- 7pm
A public seminar marking the 20th anniversary of the Mathematics Education Unit
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Environmental implications of hydraulic fracturing and shale gas drilling in the U.S.
7 February 2012
6.30pm
Public lecture by Professor Avner Vengosh, The Nicholas School of Environment, Duke University Durham, North Carolina, USA
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Notices
2012 Zonta Science Award
The Zonta Club of Wellington is calling for applications from emerging woman scientist for the 2012 Zonta Science Award.
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Enrolment clinics to help you enrol in courses
The University is holding enrolment clinics to help you enrol. Come along to the Owen G Glenn Building (the Business School) and our friendly staff will help you.
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Departments, Schools and Centres
- Biological Sciences
- Chemical Sciences
- Computer Science
- Environment
- Leigh Marine Laboratory
- Mathematics
- Optometry
- Physics
- Psychology
- Sport & Exercise Science
- Statistics
- The Food and Health Programme
- Research Centres, Institutes and Units
- The University of Auckland Clinics
- Leigh Marine Visitor Centre
- Science IT
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