News in the Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies - Te Ara Auaha
News fading from sight on social media
Communication studies
01 Dec, 2023
Social media platforms are de-prioritising news content. Dr Merja Myllylahti examines this threat to journalism.
Māori chief inspires fashion student
Art and design
15 Nov, 2023
Ngāti Tūwharetoa design student Tia Tahau’s collection, showcased at AUT’s 2023 Graduate Fashion Show, was inspired by her ancestor Te Rangi Tāhau
Creative technologies
10 Nov, 2023
An unlikely collaboration is behind a critically acclaimed artwork by the School of Future Environments’ Clinton Watkins.
Graduate Fashion Show a runway success
Art and design
10 Nov, 2023
Twenty-nine Bachelor of Design students showcased their collections before a 300-strong audience of friends, family, fashion industry and influencers.
Indigenous knowledge for climate change
Architecture and built environment
08 Nov, 2023
A new podcast features AUT research into nature-based solutions to climate change rooted in indigenous knowledges.
AUT students tackle food insecurity
Art and design
06 Nov, 2023
With Healthy Families South Auckland and The Southern Initiative, Bachelor of Design students seek to improve food security and sovereignty in communities.
Communication studies
17 Oct, 2023
An AUT Bachelor of Communication Studies alumnus shares his language learning journey as part of Niue Language Week 2023.
Communication studies
10 Oct, 2023
An AUT alumnus shares his language learning journey during Fijian Language Week for the University’s Pacific language video series 2023.
AUT winners at Best Awards 2023
Art and design
09 Oct, 2023
Art and Design staff and students take home 15 Gold, 10 Silver and 19 Bronze Pins at the prestigious Best Design Awards