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Alumna shortlisted for key NZ art prize
Now a successful artist based in New York, AUT art and design alumna Gabriella Challis was recently shortlisted for the 2019 Parkin Drawing Prize.
International alumni connecting in Guangzhou
The AUT alumni community in China have gathered for the first time in Guangzhou City.
Double accolades for AUT student
Master of Engineering student O'Neil Nelson's impressive work has been recognised at two awards for educational excellence in Jamaica and New York.
REYEDR in the running for $2m in funding
Two AUT alumni bringing augmented reality to motorcyclists have landed a coveted spot in the Luminate Accelerator Programme based in New York.
AUT Spatial Design alumna Celia Harrison has been awarded one of Iceland’s top cultural awards, the Eyrarrósin, for her work establishing the List í ljósi (Art in light) festival of light in the eastern Icelandic town of Seyðisfjörður (Seydisfjordur), population 700.
Hugh Jackman visits AUT South Campus
Hugh Jackman paid a visit to South Campus this morning, announcing the New Zealand dates for a global tour by singing live with AUT’s Oceanian Voices choir.
Globally renowned artist honoured
One of New Zealand’s most recognised painters, Max Gimblett, ONZM, has accepted an Honorary Doctorate from Auckland University of Technology for his outstanding and sustained contribution to the arts.
Celebrating AUT through the years
Over 50 of our oldest alumni came together for the 2018 Seddon Memorial Technical College reunion hosted by the alumni office.
AUT strengthens ties with Chinese alumni community in Auckland
Members of AUT’s influential Chinese alumni community in Auckland joined the alumni team and key staff from the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law for an end-of-year lunch in November 2018.
$20 donations help fund scholarship
10 years of AUT-Vietnam partnership
Over 150 people attended a recent AUT event in Vietnam to celebrate the long-standing partnership between the University and Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City.
Sixth Sense for managing diabetes
AUT design graduate’s invention could transform the lives of those with diabetes.
THE rankings place AUT in NZ top three
Learning about social enterprises
The MBA Alumni Committee teamed up with the Ākina Foundation to bring a talk on social enterprises to their alumni.
AUT student wins global film awards
2006 Business School graduate and New Zealand Chinese Film Director Willie Ying has won 10 global awards for a film he produced and directed.
Zippy's Tales teaches kids about culture
Great graduates gather in Singapore
Around 50 alumni and industry representatives gathered AUT’s first Singapore alumni event at private members club 1880, not far from the Singapore River.
City Campus’ newest building now open
The WZ building – the new home of our School of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences – represents a new way of teaching and learning for AUT.
Prestigious scholarship for AUT alumna
Master of Arts alumna Melissa Derby, of Ngāti Ranginui descent, has been awarded a Fulbright-Ngā Pae o Te Māramatanga Graduate Award.
AUT alumnus creates new Netflix series
Kiwi journalist and filmmaker David Farrier has completed work on Dark Tourist, a Netflix series set to debut later this month.
AUT rises in Asia-Pacific rankings
The Times Higher Education (THE) released its Asia-Pacific University Ranking 2018. AUT has climbed 17 places on last year and is now ranked number 84.
Communications alumni reconnect with AUT
Over 120 communication studies alumni attended an exclusive event hosted by the School of Communication Studies and AUT’s alumni department.
AUT visual arts alumna Angela Tiatia was awarded the prestigious Ravenswood Australian women's art prize recently for her video The Fall.
Delivering work-ready graduates
AUT has opened a full-service, on-campus recruitment agency today, to help New Zealand employers engage work-ready students and graduates.
Microsoft takes AUT student across globe
Second-year Bachelor of Health Science student Jackie Chan is travelling across the globe as a Microsoft Student Partner.
AUT alumnus awarded bravery medal
Paramedicine alumnus Andrew Roy was one of ten citizens awarded a Royal Humane Society of New Zealand silver medal for bravery.
Young leaders link corporates & culture
Māori and Pacific interns are bringing unique skills and knowledge to workplaces through the TupuToa programme
Internship fosters passion for events
From studying to gaining an internship at the SKYCITY Breakers and securing a role at 2degrees – AUT alumna Maddy Elgar took advantage of any opportunity.
London calling for AUT law scholar
AUT Law School graduate to gain work experience in the heart of the British criminal law system after receiving Pegasus Scholarship
Prime Minister recognises AUT students
Hazel Umaga and Taylor McDonald are winners of the 2018 Pacific Youth Awards.
Improving trade ties with Vietnam
AUT alumnus Mitchell Pham has possibly done more to improve trade ties with Vietnam than any other New Zealander.
AUT student links with US-NZ leaders
AUT business and law student Charle Megala is appointed to the US Embassy’s New Zealand Youth Council for 2018.
Journalism award for Māori media grad
Te Karere reporter Te Okiwa McLean of Ngāi Tūhoe has won a Broadcast Media Award at the 2018 New Zealand Respiratory Awards.
AUT first in NZ to use Xero Lifelong Learning Platform
Accounting students at AUT Business School developing skills via Xero’s purpose-built teaching and learning platform.
AUT grads handpicked by major companies
28 AUT graduates have been chosen by major companies – including Facebook, Westpac, Lululemon and Allbirds – to be interns in their North American offices.
AUT increases presence in QS subject rankings
New global rankings show AUT now has 13 subjects ranked, with two of them featuring in the top 50 in the world.
AUT Grad wins Australia’s most prestigious graphic design award
Communication Design graduate Alistair McCready has won Australia’s single top graphic design award.