Social sciences and public policy news

Was Covid-19 good for climate spending?

The global Covid-19 pandemic gave an opportunity to spend on New Zealand’s response to the climate crises, but did it?

Judy McGregor made a Dame Companion

Dame Judy McGregor has “lifted the voices and improved the lives of women, children and older people around the world”.

Emissions reduction plan lacks strategy

The newly released Emissions Reduction Plan was supposed to get real about urgent climate action – and it partially achieves this, but only partially.

Treat public health like transport

The pandemic might have revealed the importance of robust public health infrastructure, but we still have trouble grasping the vital need to invest in it.

How NZ can reduce emissions faster

This week’s IPCC follow-up report on climate mitigation confirms the transition to net zero is underway, however inadequately.

Thesis Survivor Stories

An updated book reveals the deeply personal struggles of PhD candidates – and their practical advice for those who follow in their footsteps.

Can big oil help save the planet?

Culpability for past actions aside, there might be a way we can use the fossil fuel industry to combat climate change.

AUT to teach Climate Action

How to change society in order to combat climate change can now be studied at AUT.

The pandemic and our social lives

As COVID-19 restrictions are slowly lifted, people should plan to reconnect as soon as it is safe to do so, researchers say.

New Professors and Associate Professors 3

Eight AUT academics have been promoted to the position of Professor, and a further 22 have been appointed as Associate Professors.