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More than 7,000 students study in our 10 schools and departments. Te whare Pūtaiao | the Faculty of Science at The University of Auckland is the largest and highest ranked science faculty in New Zealand. More than 7,000 students study in our 10 schools and departments, learning from internationally-renowned lecturers.

07/09/2026

🎉 We're delighted to congratulate Professor Penny Brothers on her appointment as the next President of Royal Society Te Apārangi.

An honorary professor in our School of Chemical Sciences, Penny has had a distinguished career spanning research, teaching, academic leadership and service to the scientific community. Her connection to The University of Auckland stretches back decades, from her time as a science student to her academic career and ongoing contribution to the University.

As an internationally respected inorganic chemist and science leader, Penny has made a significant impact across New Zealand and beyond. We are proud to see her take on this important role supporting and promoting science, research and scholarship.

Read more: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2026/09/03/penny-brothers-royal-society.html

03/09/2026

🤖 Could AI ever develop goals of its own, or is there something fundamentally different about living systems?

🧠 In this thought-provoking article, Dr Matthew Egbert from our School of Computer Science explores one of science's biggest questions: how agency, intelligence and meaning emerge in living organisms and whether artificial systems could ever possess the same qualities.

As part of a major international research programme, Dr Egbert is investigating what separates living things with intentions, goals and values from inanimate objects and what this distinction might mean for the future of AI.

Read more: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2026/08/31/agency-intelligence-meaning-life.html

02/09/2026

Want to be an academic?

Applications are open for the University's 2027 Academic Career Advancement Programme (ACAP), held exclusively for doctoral candidates.

This sought-after annual programme gives you the chance to explore key aspects of academic life, build interdisciplinary relationships with academics, connect with likeminded candidates, and get a head start in the academic job market.

Applications close Wednesday 30 September.
Find out more: www.auckland.ac.nz/acap

31/08/2026

What a fantastic Mānawa Mai Open Day 2026! A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, and to our dedicated staff and student ambassadors who made the day possible.

We love sharing the many opportunities that studying science at Waipapa Taumata Rau can offer and welcoming prospective students and their whānau for a day of exploration, conversation and discovery.

We hope to see many of you back on campus next year!

27/08/2026

🎉 Tomorrow's the day! Mānawa Mai Open Day is here.

Across the faculty, we're getting ready to welcome thousands of future students, whānau and supporters through our doors for the biggest day of the year.

From artificial intelligence and human health to biodiversity and the mysteries of the universe, science is shaping the world around us. Tomorrow, you'll have the chance to meet our staff and students, discover what we do, and experience science in action.

🕘 9am – 4pm, Saturday 29 August
📍 Faculty of Science, University of Auckland

Whether you're choosing your next step or helping someone navigate theirs, we'd love to see you.

Register now: auckland.ac.nz/en/science/news-and-events/open-day

26/08/2026

Share your doctoral research at the 2026 Research Showcase

Calling all doctoral candidates! Would you like to get your research noticed, broaden its impact, grow your research communication skills, and make new contacts? Then don't miss this opportunity to enter the 2026 Research Showcase. Submit an academic poster and/or research image for this annual competition, exhibition, and celebration of doctoral research. Entries close on Sunday 20 September.

Find out more: auckland.ac.nz/research-showcase

24/08/2026

What helps young women thrive in STEM?

Research led by Associate Professor Tanya Evans and PhD student Huayu Gao from our faculty's Department of Mathematics found that female students from girls-only schools were overrepresented among women studying Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Auckland.

The researchers emphasise that this is not an argument for single-sex education. Instead, they see these schools as valuable research settings for identifying the "enabling features" that support girls' engagement and success in maths-intensive fields.

Read more: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2026/08/21/research-explores-girls-only-schooling-and-stem-pathways.html

20/08/2026

⛵ What colour is a healthy harbour?

🍫 After heavy rain, some New Zealand estuaries turn the colour of milk chocolate as sediment washes from the land into the sea. These 'coastal brownouts' can reduce biodiversity, alter marine ecosystems and create long-lasting environmental change.

Professor Simon Thrush, from our faculty's Institute of Marine Science, traces how Auckland's rapid urban growth at the turn of the century sparked decades of research into why these events occur and how they can be prevented.

A fascinating read on the connection between land use and coastal health.

Read more: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2026/07/31/planetary-solutions-coastal-brownouts.html

19/08/2026

Ready to unlock the next chapter of your scientific journey?
The Faculty of Science warmly invites you to our upcoming Postgraduate Info Evening.
Whether you are looking to specialise in your field, upskill for your career, or contribute to groundbreaking research, this evening is designed to help you map out the next steps.

What to expect:
🗣️ Hear insights and advice from guest speakers and alumni
🎓 Connect directly with academic staff, programme advisers and current postgraduate students
📖 Explore application processes and scholarship opportunities
🧬 Learn what it’s like to study in various scientific disciplines

Tuesday 15 September 2026, 5pm
Building 302 Foyer, Science Centre (23 Symonds Street, Auckland)
Register now to secure your spot: https://postgrad-info-evening-2026.eventbrite.co.nz

17/08/2026

♾️ What are 'forever chemicals' and why are they so difficult to regulate?

Faculty of Science experts Associate Professor Erin Leitao and Shailja Data are researching a vast family of persistent chemicals found in everyday products from cosmetics to textiles and cookware.

🧪 Their work is helping us better understand where these chemicals are found, how people are exposed to them, and the solutions that could reduce their environmental impact and support future regulation.

Read more: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2026/08/03/planetary-solutions-forever-chemicals.html

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23 Symonds Street
Auckland
1010

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Website

http://www.science.auckland.ac.nz/

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