Communication studies news

Can social media help combat racism?

Dr Angelique Nairn examined how people reacted to anti-racism messages posted to social media as part of the first 'Give Nothing to Racism' campaign.

small budgets, big ideas

Dan Fastnedge, Lecturer in Advertising Creativity, explores what Netsafe’s new online porn public service advertisement tells us about Kiwi ad creativity.

Techweek 2020 AUT playlist launched

Techweek 2020 comes to life as a virtual event post COVID-19 lockdown.

The Rainbow Warrior bombing

35 years after the Rainbow Warrior bombing, RNZ speaks to Professor David Robie as part of their “Crime NZ” history series.

Turning the lens on Māori journalism

What is Māori-language news journalism? It’s not exactly like its mainstream, English-language cousin.

$10k climate and Covid-19 grant

EJN will partner with AUT Pacific Media Centre on a $10k “climate and covid project to help improve environmental reporting in the Pacific region.

Crisis, disintegration and hope

Professor Wayne Hope from AUT’s School of Communications Studies says only urgent intervention can save New Zealand’s media.

Documentary looks at Māori culture

Experiencing Māori culture while studying on exchange at AUT has inspired two filmmakers from the United States.

Reframe your mindset during COVID-19

AUT student Sharon Lee writes for the Times Higher Education website about the importance of reframing your mindset while studying during COVID-19.

Pacific governments and media crackdown

As fears grow over the coronavirus, some governments stand accused of using tough lockdown rules to silence criticism, writes Professor David Robie.