Health sciences news

Pacific language videos: Tonga

The Tonga episode in AUT’s Pacific language video series – ‘Adapting to a changing world, shaping resilient futures’ has been released.

Study reveals low stroke awareness

A national survey shows that stroke is not recognised as a major cause of death. It also reveals low-level awareness of stroke among Pacific peoples.

Robot hygiene important too

AUT nursing lecturer Dr Rhona Winnington, underlines significance of cleaning for robotic support pets used to support people with dementia.

Stroke screening has no real effect

Professor Valery Feigin says a radical change in stroke prevention and treatment is needed in the current global health and economic crisis.

Pacific language videos: Cook Islands

The Cook Islands episode in AUT’s Pacific language video series – ‘Adapting to a changing world, shaping resilient futures’ – is out now.

Pioneers of Co-creative TA celebrated

AUT Professor of Psychotherapy, Keith Tudor, has received the 2020 Eric Berne Memorial Award in Transactional Analysis (TA).

World Brain Day 2020

New Zealand’s most cited scientist features in a series of interviews with global experts for World Brain Day.

Assisted dying referendum

NZ’s law lacks necessary detail to make a fully informed decision, says Dr Rhona Winnington.

Fathers, let’s think of the kids

Spending quality time with our children and being involved in their lives will help them through these uncertain times.

Pacific language videos: Kiribati

The Kiribati instalment in the AUT Pacific language video series – ‘Adapting to a changing world, shaping resilient futures’ – has been released.