Academics in Aotearoa, New Zealand are using their academic freedom to serve the public good in many different ways. 

Meet some Auckland-based academics who are seeking to give expression to the critic and conscience role in their areas of expertise.

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Dame Anne Salmond

Distinguished Professor of Māori Studies and Anthropology at The University of Auckland and 2013 New Zealander of the Year, Dame Anne Salmond, speaks about the responsibility of academics to speak about what they perceive without fear.

2 min 49 sec
27 Apr 2016

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Prof. Peter O'Connor

Prof. Peter O'Connor, Critical Studies in Education at the University of Auckland, discusses the role of the intellectual in democratic society.

3 min 18 sec
4 Nov 2016

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Prof. Boyd Swinburn

Prof. Boyd Swinburn of the School of Population Health at the University of Auckland talks about the relationship between his role as a researcher and his role as an advocate for children's health.

3 min 42 sec
4 Nov 2016

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Assoc. Prof. Susan St John

Susan is Co-Director of the Retirement Policy and Research Centre, University of Auckland. She talks about her career as a researcher and public advocate for children in Aotearoa, New Zealand.

4 min 26 sec
10 Dec 2014

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Dr. Rhys Jones

Rhys is a Public Health Physician and Senior Lecturer (Medical) at Te Kupenga Hauora Maori, University of Auckland. He speaks about his public role as a Maori health specialist in Aotearoa, New Zealand.

4 min 58 sec
8 Dec 2014

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