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We Are Still Here screens at AUT

AUT whānau involved in an award-winning film were celebrated at a special screening event at Ngā Wai o Horotiu, AUT Marae.

A hands-on approach to sustainability

Industry opens its doors to AUT students to experience for themselves how companies commit to sustainability.

How to C.O.P.E. during “8 for April”

Kiwi kids will be in school for just eight days this month. But for working parents, it doesn’t have to be all bad. Professor Candice Harris explains.

Don’t let financial shame be your ruin

The cost of living and putting food on the table are worries for many Kiwis. But the shame of financial stress stops some from seeking help.

"Gender lens” investing supports women

Here’s how to support companies that have made the change towards greater gender equity – and encourage others to do the same: invest with a “gender lens”.

Lockdown shows “digital user divide”

AUT’s NZ Work Research Institute (NZWRI), in collaboration with InternetNZ, has released the latest New Zealand World Internet Project (WIP) report.

Voices of the Future to be livestreamed

Participants will hear from international speakers at Voices of the Future. AUT alumna Tracy Han describes her experience with the AUT-hosted global event.

Money matters: it all adds up

Dr Ayesha Scott recently spoke to a virtual audience of 200, speaking on money matters for the Business School’s 2021 Career Advantage Series.

Should we be wary of brand activism?

Through “transformative branding”, companies can work with customers, communities and competitors to create brands that lead on market and social fronts.

AUT celebrates China-based postgrads

International travel might be on hold, but that hasn’t stopped an inaugural cohort of China-based students graduating as AUT Masters of Applied Finance.