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Climate change article makes cover of Nature

AUT applied ecologist Dr Nicola Day has published paper on climate change in Nature which features on the cover.  

Student hackathon works to reduce waste

AUT students recently collaborated with industry to tackle environmental issues producing potential solutions in just eight hours.

The future of NZ’s marine environment

Two AUT researchers, Dr Rebecca Jarvis and Dr Tim Young, surveyed New Zealand’s marine scientists to discover the key areas where more research is needed.

How should we tackle the climate crisis?

A new book edited by Dr David Hall aims to shift the discussion on climate change – from what needs to be done to how we should deal with it now.

Reducing our avocado waste

An AUT PhD student is working to convert avocado waste into compostable packaging in response to the large amount of waste sent to landfill every year.

62% increase in AUT researchers

Growing expertise to help New Zealand and the world

Global top 16 for sustainability

AUT #16 overall, #2 for Sustainable Cities & Communities and #9 for Gender Equality in global rankings.

Follow your waste at AUT

In 2018, AUT produced 692 tonnes of waste, which ended up in a landfill, generating 82 tonnes of CO2. But where does it go and how did this happen?

Clever Little Monthly wins X-Challenge

Students Shara Quin and Mia Evans won the top prize at the 2018 AUT X Challenge for Clever Little Monthly, ethical and sustainable tampons made from hemp.

Minister launches sustainable blueprint

The Minister for Climate Change, the Hon James Shaw officially launched AUT’s Sustainability Roadmap on Friday 19 October.