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Vice-Chancellor's Update | Wednesday 12 June 2024

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Wed Jun 12 2024 12:00:00 GMT+1200 (New Zealand Standard Time)

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THE Impact Rankings 2024

We have additional positive rankings news to celebrate this week, maintaining our position as one of the world’s leading universities for impact. Ranked at 13 globally in the THE Impact Rankings 2024, we remain within the top 1 percent worldwide, despite a near 25 percent increase in entries this year. This outcome reflects our continued focus on integrating and enhancing sustainability across all we do. You can read more in the University of Auckland in top tier worldwide for sustainabilityhttps://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2024/06/12/university-of-auckland-ranked-in-top-tier-worldwide-for-sustainability.html news article.

Universities and science system reviews

Thank you to everyone who provided input into the Sir Peter Gluckman-led reviews into universities and the science system. The University of Auckland has submitted responses to both the Science System Advisory Group (SSAG) and the University Advisory Group (UAG). The UAG will provide an initial report to government in August 2024 and a final report in February 2025. The SSAG will develop a two-part report, with the first part delivered at the end of June, and the second at the end of October 2024. There will be opportunities to provide further input into both reviews ahead of the delivery of the final reports.

Reminder - Draft Freedom of Expression & Academic Freedom Policy

Consultation on the Draft Freedom of Expression & Academic Freedom Policyhttps://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/notices/2024/draft-freedom-expression-academic-freedom-policy-consultation.html is open, and this month’s All-Staff forum will take place next week at 12-1pm, Monday 17 June, to facilitate discussion on the draft policy.

Kawe Aroha ceremony

Our annual Kawe Aroha event, where we come together during Matariki and acknowledge those who have passed, is taking place next week from 9am-12pm on Monday 17 June, at the Waipapa Marae. All staff are invited to attend and join this traditional remembrance ceremony. Sign up on the registration pagehttps://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/kawe-aroha-ki-waipapa-tickets-893377705767 if you would like to attend.

Ngā mihi nui

Dawn

Professor Dawn Freshwater

Vice-Chancellor