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AI re-shapes advertising creativity in NZ

Generative AI will have more impact on advertising creativity in New Zealand, according to new research from AUT's School of Communication Studies.

Trust in the news slips further

The latest Trust in News report shows New Zealanders' trust in news has slipped further, while news avoidance increased compared to other countries.

Today FM victim of short-term strategy

AUT radio expert Matt Mollgaard discusses the sudden shut down of Today FM.

Peter Ellis story gets podcast treatment

The production skills of AUT lecturer Dr Lewis Tennant have shaped this summer’s hit podcast about Peter Ellis.

‘I wanted to learn first-hand'

Language revitalisation expert Dr Richard Henne-Ochoa, of Indiana University’s American Indian Studies Research Institute, on visiting Te Ipukarea

2022 JMAD Research Report is now live

JMAD’s annual Media Ownership Report examines the new public media entity, competition and platforms paying a fair price for news.

50 years of journalism at AUT

From steno pads and shorthand to AI in newsrooms

New professors and associate professors

AUT is delighted to announce the promotion of 15 of its academics to the position of Professor and 30 to Associate Professor.

Much Ado About Shakespeare

What role does Shakespeare play in New Zealand’s culture? Professor Barry King suggests a National Theatre could help in NZ's cultural identity crisis.

Record ranking for AUT

AUT has claimed its highest-ever place among New Zealand universities in the latest global rankings.