09/10/2025
this Saturday 11th October!
š Big change starts small. Join us at TEDxUOAās biggest event of the year, āRipples of Changeā, where bold ideas, student voices, and powerful conversations create waves of impact. š”āØ
We are excited to announce our annual event is in motion and tickets are available for purchase now from our bio. Ripples of Change features a host of innovative and passionate speakers from both the student body, and inspiring professionals from our wider community.
Each of our lovely speakers are keen to present their bold ideas and a message with sharing; put together they will bring to life the small spark of inspiration that creates powerful impacts from small actions.
With TEDxUOA, and the support of our generous sponsors, Ripples of Change will help you make waves through campus and into the wider community.
Your ticket to Ripples of Change empowers you to experience exciting and intriguing talks, good food and drinks, and goodie bags from our sponsors.
You donāt want to miss this. Be a part of the wave.
Purchase your ticket now from the link in our bio.
29/11/2023
Ever wondered what that colourful squiggly thing was that weāve been posting? A messed up flower?šøA pumpkin from the 4th dimension?š®Nope, thatās the culmination of months of tedious, brain tingling design work. EVENT INFOš
https://tedxauckland.com/events/2023/
22/11/2023
2023 SPEAKER Finn Ross; is a climate activist, adventurer and PhD candidate, investigating seaweed as a natural climate solution. Finn has had roles as the co-founder of not-for-profit charity Let Them Fish, founder of The Seaweed Solution, Bomb Bucha CEO and contributor to the genesis of Live Ocean and involved in the Kelp Forest Foundation. Finn is currently the founder of Carbonz, host of the Both Sides Now political podcast and co-chair of Future Farmers New Zealand. Finn is deeply passionate about climate action and the potential of a regenerative food and fibre sector.
Hear Finn's Idea at TEDxAuckland 2023! Sun December 3rd at Whoa Studios! & The Grounds. https://tedxauckland.com/events/2023/
20/11/2023
2023 SPEAKER Utkarsh Sanjanwala; is a Lecturer teaching neurodiverse adults at Unitec in Auckland. He is known for his success with Game-based learning to enhance student engagement, achieving outcomes. His experience ranges from primary school all the way to tertiary sector and integrates game-based learning, yoga, meditation and other andragogy to support his students to transition from school into further study or employment. š§©š®
Hear Utkarsh's Idea at TEDxAuckland 2023! Sun December 3rd at Whoa Studios! & The Grounds.
https://tedxauckland.com/events/2023/
19/11/2023
2023 SPEAKER Veronica Rotman; marine scientist, doctoral candidate and science communicator with a background in microplastics research. She tutors and lectures at tertiary institutions in New Zealand and sits on the Sustainable Seas National Science Challenge Stakeholder Panel. Veronica deeply loves the ocean and freediving to source kaimoana sustainably. š¬š¤æ
Hear Veronicaās Idea at TEDxAuckland 2023! Sun December 3rd at Whoa Studios! & The Grounds. https://tedxauckland.com/events/2023/
16/11/2023
Come along for a convergence of ideas, new connections and forking amazing food as TEDxAuckland returns to Whoa Studios! & The Grounds for 2023!
Sunday 3rd December, https://tedxauckland.com/events/2023/
2023