NGĀ ARA WHETŪ
Centre for Climate, Biodiversity and Society
Transdisciplinary innovation and collaboration in research, education, and engagement
for thriving peoples and planetary wellbeing
News and events
Celebrating Research Excellence Awards 2022 Congratulating Maria Armoudian, Research Excellence Medal recipient
We are delighted to share that Ngā Ara Whetū co-director Maria Armoudian (Arts) has been awarded the University of Auckland’sResearch Excellence Medal. Maria has published three critically-acclaimed books, including Lawyers Beyond Borders: Advancing International...
University Research Centres – Transdisciplinary Research for Complex Challenges
Persistent and urgent challenges faced by Aotearoa New Zealand have led to the establishment of seven flagship University Research Centres at the University of Auckland, including Ngā Ara Whetū. The University’s strategy Taumata Teitei focuses researchers and...
CleanTech Networking Event – The climate tech landscape: what’s real and what’s just hot air?
On Tuesday 8 November, we welcomed Ben Soltoff, Entrepreneur in Residence and Ecosystem-Builder at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Martin Trust Center to the Unleash Space for our CleanTech Networking Event in collaboration with the Business School's...
Blue & Green Technology Conference 7-8 December
Hosted by UniServices in partnership with the U.S Department of State, the Blue & Green Technology Conference will provide a rallying point for collaboration and networking between the U.S. and New Zealand’s innovative technology and business industries, looking...
Ngā Ara Whetū Doctoral Scholarships 2023
Ngā Ara Whetū PhD scholarships The Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland (UoA) research centre Ngā Ara Whetū - Climate, Biodiversity and Society has three UoA doctoral scholarships to award in 2023. These scholarships will support our mission to undertake...
Newsroom | NZ should lead the climate change fight, not just pay reparation – Ngā Ara Whetū
We need to invest in clean technologies and circular economies to build a sustainable, diversified economy. And that will also lessen our dependence on carbon-emitting industries, say leading Auckland academics. Continue reading

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