Postgraduate and researchers news

PM opens AUT’s newest building

AUT’s newest building, Tukutuku, was officially opened today by the Prime Minister, the Rt Hon. Christopher Luxon.

Algorithm predicts Olympic Sevens' win

Who will take home medals in Paris this year? Professor Niven Winchester’s sports algorithm makes informed predictions about the medal tally.

Enhancing education for young Samoans

Research led by AUT academics shows how to enhance early childhood education for Samoan pepe meamea (infants and toddlers).

Can smells influence what you buy?

Using scent strategies to nudge consumers toward more wholesome food options is an under-explored opportunity to improve public health outcomes.

Atawhai shifts family violence response

An AUT-led project recently published its findings that aims to transform thinking and outcomes in health care responsiveness to family violence.

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.