Communication studies news

AUT talent showcased at NZIFF

This year’s New Zealand International Film Festival sees two feature films with AUT connections premiering.

This one precious life

Now a journalist for Māori Television and founder of the charity Brave, Jess Tyson is a beacon of hope for Māori youth. AUT’s Insight magazine meets her.

The best job in the world

It was a lightbulb moment during his comms degree that determined the career of Jeremy Olds who now works in Paris. AUT’s Insight magazine meets him.

Beauty entrepreneur’s winning formula

AUT’s Insight magazine meets Jaimee Lupton: PR whiz, entrepreneur and co-founder of MONDAY, a cult line of luxurious-yet-affordable haircare.

Putting 'me' at the heart of the media

AUT in partnership with GirlGuiding New Zealand has launched a badge designed to build critical thinking and media literacy skills for Guides and Rangers.

Trust in news falls alarmingly

The AUT research centre for Journalism, Media and Democracy (JMAD) has published its third Trust in News in Aotearoa New Zealand report.

NZ Podcast summit to be hosted at AUT

On Saturday 14 May 2022, AUT will host the inaugural NZ Podcasting Summit at its City Campus.

If she be worthy – online backlash to The Mighty Thor

The sexist and negative response from Redditors following Natalie Portman’s return to the Thor franchise raises issues within the film industry.

LOIMATA wins best documentary

Loimata – a film produced by AUT Communications Studies lecturer Jim Marbrook takes home ‘Best Documentary’ at the New Zealand Television Awards.

2021 JMAD Media Ownership Report

JMAD's annual media ownership report tracks the impact of public interest journalism funding and future negotiations for fair pay for news.