The Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship’s Academic Director, Rod McNaughton, questions the search for unicorn start-ups, arguing that herds of zebras may be better for our economy and society.

The 25 winners of the Velocity Ideas Challenge have been announced, with each team taking home a share of $25,000.  Discover the wide range of innovative start-up ideas pitched by our University staff and students.

CIE has been named the 2024 recipient of a Student Engagement award from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) for the Best of Asia-Pacific Region category. The award was recently presented at the CASE conference in Singapore.

Nicole Rebstock, a shoe designer and founder of her eponymous label, credits her education for giving her the confidence to start her own business in designer footwear and accessories.

Meet Yaqi Zhang, our CIE Hub Coordinator who recently graduated with a master’s degree in law. Yaqi enjoys preparing for each event at CIE and supporting the success of the events and participants.

Undergraduate Engineering students recently flexed their skills in high concept thinking, teamwork and communications through the annual MECHA Conceptual Design Competition.

After graduating in 2022, energetic entrepreneur Max Lawton is already juggling two demanding roles for fast-growing, US-based alcohol-free drinks company AF Drinks and waste management start-up WasteXpert.

Catalyst is a programme that recently enabled 160 students from 19 different secondary schools to explore study and career options through a range of interactive sessions held at Waipapa Taumata Rau, the University of Auckland.

Representatives from the University of Auckland presented at a recent Universitas 21 Presidential Symposium to discuss how higher education institutions are continuing to evolve to train people for the future of work.

University of Auckland alumnae Ninna Granucci and Simran Kaur have been named among this year’s Cartier Women’s Initiative Fellows.