by ksch009 | Apr 7, 2020 | Media release, Resilient Teens, Science theme leader
Researchers from the University of Auckland and A Better Start – E Tipu e Rea National Science Challenge have developed Aroha, a Chatbot, to help young people manage stress and isolation during the current COVID-19 lockdown. Aroha can be accessed via...
by ksch009 | Mar 20, 2020 | Media release, Resilient Teens
The Resilient Teens research team have recently had an article published in ScienceDirect, which describes the design and development of an mHealth app the team co-designed with Māori and Pasifika youth. The app – Quest – Te Whitianga – is designed...
by ksch009 | Mar 10, 2020 | Media release, Resilient Teens
A Better Start National Science Challenge has awarded Dr Karolina Stasiak and Tania Cargo from the University of Auckland $1.4 million over 2 and a quarter years to pilot the implementation of tools into schools in South Auckland, to increase access to quality support...
by ksch009 | Mar 2, 2020 | Big Data, Media release, Resilient Teens
Novel approach enables improved capabilities for mental health research and evaluation in New Zealand A Better Start National Science Challenge researchers, Nicholas Bowden, and co-authors from the Big Data and Resilient Teens research teams have developed a new and...
by ksch009 | Feb 26, 2020 | Media release, Resilient Teens
Listen to Dr Joanne Chu from the University of Auckland’s School of Population Health being interviewed on 95b FM – Ready, Steady, Learn. Joanna talks about texting tips for parenting. Joanna’s research focus is on supporting parents through the...
by ksch009 | Feb 10, 2020 | Healthy Weight, Media release
Big, ‘bonny’ babies are traditionally celebrated as pictures of health, but a new international study shows women born heavy were on average nearly 4kg heavier by their mid-twenties, when they were also 50 percent more likely to develop obesity. The study, an...
