# Liggins Institute

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**Parent**: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/international-students.html

## [Public Lecture | The Good Sh\*t: turning microbiome science into therapy](https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/the-good-sht-turning-microbiome-science-into-therapy-tickets-1982146894720?aff=LigginsWebsite)

Anxiety, antibiotics, and revolutionary weight loss – inside the gut microbiome trials that could reshape treatment within years. Get your free tickets.

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## [Latest News | Kiwi kids take a lot of antibiotics – here’s why that’s a problem.](https://newsroom.co.nz/2026/03/16/kiwi-kids-take-a-lot-of-antibiotics-heres-why-thats-a-problem/)

Antibiotics are one of medicine’s greatest success stories, but they also disrupt the gut microbiome. Could components found in breast milk be the answer?

[Pānui ināianei | Read now](https://newsroom.co.nz/2026/03/16/kiwi-kids-take-a-lot-of-antibiotics-heres-why-thats-a-problem/ "Read now")

## [Enhancing Lactation Care after Stillbirth and Infant Loss: A Workshop with the 'Lactation After Loss Quilt'](https://textile-art-in-lactation-care-research.eventbrite.co.nz)

Healthcare professionals are invited to participate in a workshop and research project led by A/Prof Katherine Carroll from Australian National University.

[Kimihia te roanga atu | Find out more](https://textile-art-in-lactation-care-research.eventbrite.co.nz "Find out more")

## [Considering postgrad study?](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/liggins/study-with-us/study-options/postgraduate-study-at-the-liggins-institute.html)

Join the Liggins Institute and you'll work alongside world-leading researchers to discover the determinants of health and disease.

[Hōpara kowhiringa | Explore options](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/liggins/study-with-us/study-options/postgraduate-study-at-the-liggins-institute.html "Explore options")

## [Register your interest](https://response.auckland.ac.nz/pgregisterinterest)

Let us know your study interests and contact details to receive helpful information about postgraduate study options and upcoming events.

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## [Research themes](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/liggins/our-research/research-themes.html)

We investigate the impact of our environment on the long-term health outcomes of this generation and the next.

[Kimihia te roanga atu | Find out more](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/liggins/our-research/research-themes.html "Find out more")

## [Take 10 with our researchers](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/liggins/our-research/take-10-with-our-researchers.html)

Our investigators answer a series of 10 questions to give you a glimpse into their work, as well as the highs and lows of a career in research.

[Pānui ināianei | Read now](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/liggins/our-research/take-10-with-our-researchers.html "Read our stories")

## [Our researchers](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/liggins/about-the-institute/our-institute/meet-our-people/our-researchers.html)

Meet the academic staff who lead our major research themes and programmes.

[He aha ā mātou mahi | Learn what we do](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/liggins/about-the-institute/our-institute/meet-our-people/our-researchers.html "Meet our people")

## [Contribute to life-changing research](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/liggins/study-with-us/study-options/find-a-research-project-1.html)

From predicting early development in moderate-late preterm babies to the use of newborn screening cards, check out available postgrad research opportunities.

[Tūhuratia | Discover](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/liggins/study-with-us/study-options/find-a-research-project-1.html "Discover research opportunities")

## [Scholarships and awards](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/liggins/study-with-us/scholarships-and-awards.html)

Internships, scholarships and awards are available to fund your Honours, Masters or PhD study at the Liggins Institute.

[He mōhiohio anō | More info](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/liggins/study-with-us/scholarships-and-awards.html "More info ")

## What goes on at the Liggins Institute?

Find out what our students are investigating and what keeps them motivated.

## [Liggins Link newsletter](https://createsend.com/t/r-F2B3437A574DD3E32540EF23F30FEDED)

Read our latest Liggins Link to learn what's happening at the Liggins Institute, including study news, events, research breakthroughs, and more.

[Pānui ināianei | Read now](https://createsend.com/t/r-F2B3437A574DD3E32540EF23F30FEDED "Read now")

## [Support the Liggins Institute](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/liggins/in-the-community/support-the-liggins-institute.html)

Take part in a clinical trial, attend an event or make a donation. There are lots of ways to contribute to our life-changing research.

[Kimihia te roanga atu | Find out more](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/liggins/in-the-community/support-the-liggins-institute.html "Find out how you can support the Liggins Institute.")

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