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Techweek 2022: 16 - 22 May

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Yoga breathing changes brain activity

A technique popular in yoga classes has been shown to affect brain activity by researchers at AUT’s BioDesign Lab.

AUT at Best Awards 2021

AUT’s Art and Design students have won a total of 40 awards at 2021’s Best Awards, including 14 Gold, 12 Silver and 14 Bronze.

Graduate and AUT help Tongan recovery

An AUT engineering graduate living in Tonga reached out to AUT staff to help reconnect vital communications following the devastating volcanic eruption.

Engineering the future of air travel

Technical skills are only one part of the job for software engineers, which is why AUT engineering students spend hundreds of hours working with industry.

CS4HS open to more digital teachers

The CS4HS workshop will take place online on Thursday 10 February and will now be able to host even more teachers from throughout New Zealand.

Sharp tools reduce infection

Researchers have uncovered a link between the sharpness of surgical implements and the risk of post-surgery infection.

RespirAq secures $1.5m investment

A company formed to commercialise innovative respiratory technology, RespirAq, developed by AUT researchers has secured $1.5m of investment.

2021 JMAD Media Ownership Report

JMAD's annual media ownership report tracks the impact of public interest journalism funding and future negotiations for fair pay for news.

AUT X Challenge 2021 – The Final Pitch

Eight teams pitched to win at X Challenge – The Final, competing for a share of the $20,000 cash prize pool and over $10,000 of goods and services.