# University news

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# University news

- [## Vice-Chancellor Dawn Freshwater’s portrait unveiled

  24 March 2026

  A new portrait of outgoing Vice-Chancellor Dawn Freshwater has been created as part of a long-standing University tradition of honouring its Vice-Chancellors.](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2026/03/24/vice-chancellor-dawn-freshwaters-portrait-unveiled.html)
- [## University of Auckland to support geothermal energy exploration in Whakatāne

  17 March 2026

  The University's Geothermal Institute has received $3 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund to investigate geothermal heat resources beneath the Whakatāne area.](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2026/03/17/university-of-auckland-support-geothermal-energy-exploration-whakatane.html)
- [## A century in stone: University of Auckland ClockTower turns 100

  12 March 2026

  The University of Auckland ClockTower is marking its centenary.](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2026/03/12/A-century-in-stone-university-clocktower-turns-100.html)
- [## Record numbers of students flock to University of Auckland

  6 March 2026

  Tertiary student numbers are up all over the country for Semester One. Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland is proving an extremely popular option.](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2026/03/06/university-of-auckland-enrolments-jump-2026.html)
- [## University forges ties with the University of Newcastle

  5 March 2026

  University signs strategic MoU in Sydney to build Pacific research capacity and expand trans-Tasman opportunities for Pacific scholars, students and communities across.](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2026/03/05/university-forges-ties-with-the-university-of-newcastle.html)
- [## School of Exercise, Sport and Rehabilitation Sciences is unveiled

  2 March 2026

  The University of Auckland's Department of Exercise Sciences has morphed into a school, a reflection of its growth and success.](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2026/03/02/university-unveils-school-of-exercise--sport-and-rehabilitation-.html)
- [## University of Auckland announces new vice-chancellor

  26 February 2026

  Alumnus and former Dean of Engineering, Professor Nic Smith, is returning to the University of Auckland as its new vice-chancellor.](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2026/02/26/university-of-auckland-vice-chancellor-announcement.html)
- [## Landmark of Auckland clocks up a century

  26 February 2026

  The venerable University ClockTower marks a century since its formal opening in March.](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2026/02/26/clocktower-rings-in-century.html)
- [## University programme expands to help manufacturers go digital

  24 February 2026

  New funding will enable a University initiative to help more small manufacturers access affordable digital technology and improve productivity.](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2026/02/24/university-programme-expands-help-manufacturers-go-digital.html)
- [## Spotlight on innovation and kaitiakitanga at Vice-Chancellor's awards

  17 February 2026

  The annual Vice-Chancellor's awards recognised staff for the collaboration and long-term thinking that underpin a values-led university.](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2026/02/16/vice-chancellors-awards-2026.html)
- [## Partnership to advance Pacific science and environmental leadership

  16 February 2026

  MoU signed to strengthen collaboration in Pacific-led science, research and capacity-building between the University and the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme.](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2026/02/16/partnership-to-advance-pacific-science-and-environmental-leadership.html)
- [## George Mason Charitable Trust announces $25m gift to advance biological sciences research

  11 February 2026

  The impact of the late George Mason continues, with a multi-million dollar gift to boost research into the natural environment and biological sciences.](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2026/02/11/George-mason-25m-gift-to-be-shared-with-four-universities.html)

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