Postgraduate and researchers news

AUT student Axl Rogers heads to NASA

He’s been a cleaner, mowed lawns and worked as a builder, but now Axl Rogers is close to completing a PhD in astrophysics and is jetting off to NASA.

NZ largest podcast study: Podcast Summit

At the upcoming NZ Podcasting Summit on May 11, Lewis Tennant will share his new research-the most comprehensive study of Aotearoa's podcast landscape yet.

Recycled glass for road construction

AUT researchers find a more sustainable way of stabilising roads - replacing cement with waste glass that would otherwise go to landfill.

AUT algorithm predicts unlikely NFL pick

An algorithm developed by an AUT economics professor is predicting an unlikely pick for the forthcoming National Football League (NFL) draft.

Pregnant runners' pain varies

A new study has found key differences in the pain of pregnant runners, depending on whether they’ve previously had children.

NZ kids love arts, culture, recreation

A report by AUT’s Dr Rebecca Evans found 97% of 12-year-olds participate in some kind of extracurricular activity.

Trust in news declines rapidly in 2024

The latest Trust in News report shows a rapid decline in trust in 2024, despite high interest in news.

Earthquake innovations tested in China

Earthquake innovations by AUT Associate Professor Shahab Ramhormozian and collaborators were tested on one of the world’s largest shake tables.

Urgency needed over mental health care

A survey of parents in Aotearoa shows that 95 percent are having difficulties finding mental health treatment for children.

New name, continued focus for institute

The launch of AUT’s NZ Policy Research Institute | Te Kāhui Rangahau Mana Taurite marks a renewed commitment to doing research that matters.