Health sciences news

EEG Neurofeedback trial for chronic pain

The world’s biggest clinical trial using Electroencephalography (EEG) Neurofeedback as a therapy to manage chronic pain has been launched in New Zealand.

Changing weather heightens stroke risk

New data from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study shows that low ambient temperature is an increasing stroke risk factor around the world.

AUT climbs up the global rankings

AUT continues to climb up the global university rankings joining the University of Otago in second place in NZ and the top 250 universities in the world.

AUT’s Clinical Medicine first equal

AUT’s Clinical Medicine has been ranked joint first place amongst New Zealand universities.

The mahi behind Māori graduates

In the midst of a global pandemic, unprecedented health sector reform and cultural change, Māori health students are still graduating.

Supporting Research Recruitment - August

Can you help our research with impact? Find out about current research at AUT and recommend projects to friends and whānau who may want to get involved.

Realigning competencies with te Tiriti

A new study examines regulated health professions’ competency documents and their compliance with te Tiriti.

AUT Pacific youth mental health study

HRC-funded study aims to improve mental health services for New Zealand’s Pacific youth.

Pacific language videos: Kiribati

It’s Kiribati Language Week in Aotearoa and episode three of this year’s AUT Pacific Language Week video series has been released.

Fulbright NZ award winners 2021

Congratulations to 2021 Fulbright New Zealand scholarship award winners, AUT staff member Jenni Tupu and AUT alumna Hariata Tai Rakena.