Business and economics news

AUT research receives $7m boost

AUT researchers have secured $7 million in funding through the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s Endeavour Fund.

Could “slow tourism” offset overtourism?

Mindfulness – being fully present in the moment – has influenced several sectors, including slow food, slow fashion, and now slow travel.

Would a Universal Basic Income work?

A new US study gives insights into what might be expected if the UBI becomes a reality – and the findings may surprise, writes NZPRI’s Alexander Plum.

Bringing the law to life

AUT Law School brings the law to life through a variety of distinguished speakers who share their real-world legal experiences with students.

Big Oil could help the green transition

What if Big Oil championed – and profited from – the green transition? Here’s how it could work.

How to make NZ banking more competitive

If the government wants to address bank profitability, it needs to enable and encourage people to change banks. So, how can this be achieved?

New research shows pay gaps by industry

New AUT research shows gender and ethnic pay gaps at the industry level in New Zealand for the first time – and the findings are sobering.

Academic excellence shines at Law Awards

Academic excellence shone at this year’s AUT Law School Awards, an annual celebration of our students, their whānau, and our wide legal sector support.

Having faith in spirituality at work

Professor Kate Kearins reflects on how spirituality, in all its diverse cultural, religious, and non-religious dimensions, can foster unity at work.

Can smells influence what you buy?

Using scent strategies to nudge consumers toward more wholesome food options is an under-explored opportunity to improve public health outcomes.