Sport and recreation news

Sports and language revitalisation

AUT research shows that Māori and Pacific sports stars are helping revitalise vulnerable languages, with a genuine surge of language use in elite sport.

Lesley Ferkins honoured by SMAANZ

Professor Lesley Ferkins has been named the Sport Management Association of Australia and New Zealand (SMAANZ) Distinguished Service Award winner.

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.

Record ranking for AUT

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

Kiribati Language Week 2022

We’re pleased to launch our Kiribati episode of AUT’s 2022 Pacific Language Week Video series – AUT Focus on Sustainability.

A beacon for human performance

Helping people live longer healthier lives has been a lifelong quest for AUT alumnus and LA native Matt Kritz. AUT’s Insight magazine catches up with him.

Driving change for diversity in golf

Tagging along with her sports-mad parents was the ultimate training ground for world champion golfer and AUT alumna Phillis Meti. AUT’s Insight meets her.

Mastering delivery of nutrition skills

Master of Sport, Exercise and Health student Olivia Malamatenios (Ngāpuhi) always aimed to work in health promotion and inspire healthier lifestyles.

Five questions with Lefaoali’i Dion Enari

We asked him five questions about his research and the importance of placing sustainability at the heart of research activity.