Welcome to the Department of Computer Science
Welcome to New Zealand's leading computer science department. We pride ourselves on the excellence of our staff and our students.
Nothing artificial about intelligence
Computer science student, Tomu Ozawa, was part of a team of three University students who had their advice for the New Zealand Government on artificial intelligence published in The New York Times international edition.
Up-skill and gain confidence in teaching digital technologies
We are funding 10 scholarships (worth approximately $1,000 each) for teachers to study COMPSCI 101 at the 2018 Summer School (7 January - 20 February 2019).
Discover your Science with us
We’re much more than just New Zealand’s top ranked science faculty. We are a diverse collaborative community, full of budding scientists ready to help you discover your passion and what makes you tick.
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Where computer science is taking us at the 2018 Mathematical and Computational Sciences Showcase
24 September 2018What are the ethical issues around the development of artificial intelligence? And how smooth, really, is the road to quantum computational supremacy? Both questions were answered in stimulating talks delivered by Computer Science staff. -
Cyberattacks, cybersecurity and protection
21 September 2018Dr Rizwan Asghar talks about the risk of cyberattacks and how New Zealand must find ways to counter this growing threat. Read his Newsroom article. -
Women in science – a celebration of NZ pioneers
19 September 2018Pioneering women scientists who helped pave the way for others are being honoured as part of Women’s Suffrage 125 celebrations by having the University of Auckland’s science departments and schools named after them for one week. -
Major funding for University of Auckland science research
13 September 2018A non-invasive laser probe to detect prostate cancer and developing high-value products from seaweed are just two research projects at the University of Auckland awarded funding from this year’s Endeavour and Smart Ideas science fund allocation. -
University of Auckland professor announced as new Chief Science Advisor
12 June 2018Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern visits the University of Auckland today to announce Professor Juliet Gerrard will take up the role of Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor.
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Politics, religion and the last major transition in evolution Event as iCalendar
25 October 2018, 6:15pmThis inaugural lecture by Professor Quentin Atkinson explores how interdisciplinary research on politics, religion and cultural evolution is beginning to provide new insight into the big societies that both unite and divide us.
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Margaret and John Kalman Trust new fellowship scheme | apply now
08 October 2018The Department of Mathematics is delighted to announce that the Margaret and John Kalman Trust is supporting a new fellowship scheme to promote leadership within the mathematics teaching community. -
Sustainability Research Awards | Round two opens
25 September 2018It is time to apply for round two of the the Faculty of Science's 2018 Student Sustainability Research Awards. Applications open 1 October and close 5 November 2018.
