Engineering, computer and mathematical sciences news

Techweek showcase’s NZ’s tech diversity

AUT led, partnered and contributed to more than 20 Techweek events, demonstrating its diverse involvement and support of Aotearoa’s technology ecosystem.

Bridge the Gap: Alumnus hosts Techweek event

AUT alumnus Erik Bast is co-hosting Bridge the Gap: Identifying Value Drivers and Accelerating Strategy Execution, at Techweek 2020.

Smart toys exposing kids to risk

Postgraduate student Nicole Girvan was concerned the growing prevalence of smart toys was putting Kiwi kids at risk.

Researcher appointed to global network

Dr Stuart Weston has been appointed to the International VLBI Service (IVS), a global network of radio telescopes.

Techweek 2020 AUT playlist launched

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

Technology to reduce spread of COVID-19

AUT researchers have secured funding to produce a prototype of a new humidifier aiming to reduce the spread of viruses like COVID-19 in hospital settings.

Getting more kids into STEM is crucial

Dr Mahsa Mohaghegh, Director of Women in STEM at AUT says now more than ever getting and maintaining children’s interest in STEM is vital.

Face shields for health workers

Associate Professor Tim Pasang and student Nick van Der Geest have been 3D printing medical face shields for frontline health workers.

The massive scale of food waste

A report just out of the Netherlands shows that food waste is a bigger problem than first thought.

Extreme star’s origin confirmed

Extreme star’s origin confirmed using general relativity.