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The School regularly hosts seminars, events, research conferences and international conferences. We value the strong partnerships with industry and the wider community. 

Institute of IT Professionals

“At the Institute of IT Profressionals (IITP), the professional body of the IT industry, we work to improve the education, professionalism and innovation of IT practitioners.

“Given the outstanding calibre of graduates from AUT, We’re very proud to have been partnered with AUT University across educational areas and outcomes for many years. Through our student and graduate memberships we help connect AUT graduates with organisations across the industry.”

Paul Matthews, Chief Executive, IITP

Cyclone Computers

“Cyclone Computer Company Ltd’s goal is to ensure that the students of New Zealand have access to the best technology available at a fair price to safeguard the future of our country and its inhabitants in the fast paced technological world we live in.

“Cyclone have been linked with AUT for many years now. Through that time we have sponsored many awards for students and have worked closely with AUT’s department heads and IT procurement to ensure all students have access to the very best technology available.

“We believe that the best way to a great future as a country is by investing in educating the youth that will one day lead us forward. To be able to do this properly a shared knowledge of the technology available is a must have requirement and one that Cyclone strives to fulfil.”

Noel Jack, Sales Director,
Cyclone Computer Company Ltd

Kordia

“Kordia powers some of the most significant communications  technologies in our part of the world. We have over 1,000 talented people who build, manage and maintain telecommunications, broadcasting and infrastructure in New Zealand, Australia, South-East Asia and the Pacific. Our purpose is to enable our customers to succeed by providing tailored communication technology solutions.

“Kordia established a scholarship with AUT to enhance the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) research in New Zealand, an initiative designed to deliver the world’s most powerful radio telescope.

“The SKA project is expected to generate an enormous range of opportunities in technology, industry and education. The scholarship is aimed at SKA-related areas of science and technology, such as radio astronomy, astrophysics, super computing, high-speed networking, radio engineering, physics and mathematics. As a leading organisation in
communication technologies, Kordia is pleased to provide support to students with interests in a broad range of technology and engineering.”

Geoff Hunt, CEO, Kordia

ASB

ASB's annual Project Management Intern Award was set up in 2011, marking the partnership of ASB with the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences internship programme.

The inaugural winner, Yan Li, spent 3 months in the project delivery team working on the Future Workspace project. The purpose of this internship is to give students the opportunity to work in a “real project environment”, working closely with a project team, and gaining valuable insights into all aspects of project management.

Here are some comments from Yan about his experience at ASB: “It has been a great pleasure to join ASB’s project delivery team as an intern for the last 3 months. Being involved in the FWS project gave me the opportunity to put my study and my skills into practice and to further sharpen these skills. I will be able to take this experience back with me to AUT and with me on any future projects that I may work on. Thank you again for this opportunity.”

Eagle Technology

"Eagle Technology is a privately held information technology (IT) services company, established in 1969. Eagle Technology provides IT solutions including consultation, procurement, and implementation services through to wholly-managed service solutions.

"The late Trevor Eagle (1932 – 2000) established the Eagle Technology Cup and scholarships which are awarded each year as part of the academic award programme at AUT's School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences. Eagle Technology continues to support and encourage young people in the ICT industry. Eagle is proud to ‘Invest in Excellence’ with its support of these awards, and is always rewarded by the outstanding calibre of both finalists and winners."

Corallie Eagle, Chair, Eagle Technology

Statistics New Zealand

“Statistics New Zealand’s goal is an informed society using official statistics. The relationship we have with AUT makes strides towards this goal and is of huge value.

“The course offered by AUT, Public Sector Decision Making with Official Data, is one tangible example of our organisations working together to raise awareness of the value of official statistics. Together, we are working to raise the understanding and use of official statistics so that government social and economic policy groups are able to underpin their advice with sound analysis.

“AUT graduates, including recipients of the Statistics New Zealand Undergraduate Prize, are now playing an integral role in our work programmes, utilising their statistical excellence and demonstrating integrity and confidence as they raise awareness of official statistics
in the many areas they go on to work in. This is invaluable for the Official Statistics System, and invaluable to New Zealand.”

Andrew Hunter, Deputy Government Statistician,
Statistics New Zealand

Microsoft

"Microsoft has had a strong relationship with the school over many years, through its Microsoft Developers Network Academic Alliance (MSDN AA). Staff and students can obtain free copies of Microsoft software development tools. Microsoft is a strong supporter of students in tertiary education through many initiatives including the world-wide Imagine Cup competition. This is an internship for computing graduates and a Microsoft Student Partner scheme at tertiary institutes across New Zealand. In March 2013, AUT’s Computing & Mathematical Sciences Acting Head of School, Dr Stephen Thorpe, will be one of the judges at this world premier technology competition.

Most recently, we have sponsored a prize for the top third-year BCIS project team, as a direct contribution to supporting the next generation of IT professionals graduating from AUT."

Evan Blackman, Education Sector Manager,
Microsoft New Zealand Ltd

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare

The School has had a long association with Fisher and Paykel Healthcare through many FPH sponsored BCIS student projects, and valued representation on our Industry Advisory Committee.  Fisher & Paykel Healthcare also sponsor a Poster Award for our BCIS third year capstone project paper. The first presentation of this award was made at the School’s Awards Night in December 2012.

School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences Awards Evening

The Awards Evening is an annual event where sponsored awards are bestowed to the top students across 20 categories.  The School acknowledges the following organisations for their support.

•     ASB
•     Cyclone Computers
•     Eagle Technology
•     Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
•     Institute of IT Professionals (IITP)
•     Kordia
•     Microsoft
•     Statistics New Zealand
  

Careers Fairs

Organisations and businesses participate in these expo-style showcase events, and attract and recruit excellent graduates.  Students learn about the opportunity and capability areas that employers are interested in. The following organisations have recently participated in the School’s Careers Fair events.

• Arion Health
• Assurity Consulting
• Deloittes
• Fronde Systems
• Fujitsu
• Institute of IT Professionals
• Mcom
• Microsoft
• Statistics New Zealand
• Tapp app

Projects

Students work on industry relevant projects as part of their undergraduate degree and typically create a commercial solution or submit supervised research in a selected area. The following organisations have participated in this mutually beneficial relationship.

• Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Ltd
• Fonterra New Zealand
• Fishpond
• Clearvision
• Plant & Food Research
• 2 onions
• DB Schenker
• SDN IT Solutions
• CIS Ltd

Industry Advisory Committee

Senior staff members from the following companies provide their professional expertise to the School. 

• Accelerating Aotearoa
• Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
• Fonterra
• Insight Systems
• Panacea Healthcare
• SAS Australia
• Statistics New Zealand
• Optimation NZ Ltd
  

The School welcomes private and public organisations that wish to utilise and support this network. There are many opportunities for engagement.

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