Postgraduate and researchers news

Robot turtles for ocean conservation

Great Barrier Reef research brings AUT scientists a step closer in the development of a drone turtle that will monitor biodiversity in our oceans.

Study highlights dads’ role in childcare

New AUT research offers surprising insights into how fathers are involved in childcare, and why their involvement matters.

Record ranking for AUT

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

Policy uncertainty and your investments

AUT researchers have developed an index that highlights just how sensitive our investments are to domestic policy concerns.

Depression in Pacific adolescents

A new study uses network analysis to demonstrate how connectedness with family, friends, and school can prevent depression in Pacific adolescents.

Artwork responds to climate crisis

Combining matauranga Māori and western science, an online artwork tracks the decline of Haupapa Tasman Glacier.

Documenting Shama

Documentary research project showcases ethnic trusts work with migrant women in the Waikato region.

$8m boost for AUT engineering research

A funding injection of more than $8 million will boost Auckland University of Technology research into eliminating earthquake damage in buildings.

Treating the stigma of chronic pain

AUT researchers found that people will conceal their chronic pain to avoid ‘being seen as drug-seeking, lazy, or mentally unstable’.