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Seminar: The agrarian tax system in the historic Sikh Kingdom of Maharajah Ranjit Singh
23 October 2024, 2-3pm NZST EVENT SUMMARY Our innovation scholar, Dr Jagdeep Singh-Ladhar, will present a case study on the agrarian tax system in the historic Sikh Kingdom of Maharajah Ranjit Singh. This tax system had unique features to promote the wellbeing of...
Apply now for PhD scholarships in climate, biodiversity and society
Our centre is offering two PhD scholarships to undertake world-class research that drives just and ethical action on climate change and the environment for thriving peoples and planetary wellbeing. Please share this opportunity on your networks. We are accepting...
Students decarbonising schools – a Mana Ora project
Students from Meadowbank Primary both organised active modes of transport – like biking and scootering – and measured their positive impact on airborne carbon at the school. Credit: Auckland Council and GNS. The article below is by Daniel Kelly, Doctoral...
Project transforming waste into electricity wins prestigious IChemE award
A project capturing landfill gases and turning them into renewable energy, by the team from the Circular Innovations Research Centre (CIRCUIT) at the University of Auckland and Enviro NZ, has brought home the prestigious IChemE Australasia Sustainability Award 2024....
Climate adaptation project receives Horizon Europe funding
An international project to improve disaster and climate resilience has received funding through Horizon Europe, the EU’s largest research and innovation programme. This climate adaptation project is a collaboration between the University of Auckland, partners in New...
Seminar: Teaching and learning for the end of the world as we know it
1 November 2024, 1-2pm NZST EVENT SUMMARY This event is the seventh in the Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable World seminar series hosted by the Faculty of Education and Social Work, University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau. In this talk, Dr Stein will share...
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