How can we reduce inequities in Aotearoa? ▶
Around the world, Covid-19 has exposed and deepened existing social inequities. Frontline workers are typically low paid and often from disadvantaged groups. Women have borne the brunt of caring responsibilities during the pandemic which has had negative effects on...
What are the challenges facing Aotearoa’s water? ▶
What are the challenges facing Aotearoa’s water? This discussion will focus on identifying the big water challenges facing New Zealand and the role that different stakeholders can play in tackling water issues. Hosted by UniServices at the University of...
Could psychedelic drugs be used as medicines? ▶
In this talk, Associate Professor Suresh Muthukumaraswamy describes the recent renaissance of psychedelic drug research and the pathway for psychedelics to be introduced as important new medicines. This talk was part of the 2021 home edition of the Raising the Bar...
How can we sustain Aotearoa’s wildlife? ▶
In this seminar hosted by the University of Auckland Faculty of Science, experts across several disciplines share their knowledge of how we can help sustain Aotearoa’s wildlife into the future. They share their experience in applying Te Tiriti o Waitangi...
Human genome editing – are we ready? ▶
Are we ready for human genome editing? In this talk, Senior Lecturer Hilary Sheppard illustrates how CRISPR can be used to fix disease-causing broken genes in adult cells. This talk was part of the 2021 home edition of the Raising the Bar series, where academics talk...
Is surreptitious policing a problem in Aotearoa? ▶
Is surreptitious policing a problem in Aotearoa? In this talk, Professor Scott Optican examines the criminal justice system’s response to significantly inculpatory evidence generated by surreptitious policing. This talk was part of the 2021 home edition of the Raising...
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....
Twenty years on: what were the legal consequences of 9/11? ▶
In this talk hosted by the University of Auckland Law School, John Ip will address the far-reaching legal consequences of the terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001. John Ip is an Associate Professor n Law at the University of Auckland. He is an...
How has modelling helped the COVID response in Aotearoa? ▶
Mathematical models are playing an important role in the ongoing pandemic, providing insights into the spread of the virus and the effects of interventions to help inform response strategies. This seminar given by Rachelle Binny will give an overview of mathematical...Subscribe by Email
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