High school students and parents news

A force behind high-performance sport

With 100 days until the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, AUT is recognising the many people connected to the University who are supporting NZ’s top athletes.

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.

AUT remains a leading NZ sports uni

AUT has retained its position as one of the world’s leading sports universities in the latest international academic rankings.

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.

RNZ Asia Scholarship: AUT recipients

A new RNZ scholarship programme has its first recipients, AUT’s Nabeelah Khan and Chengqi (Mavis) Ye, who are set to receive up to $8000.

Connecting students to future employers

More than 100 employers visited AUT’s City Campus to connect with around 1500 students as part of a series of career expos employer events.

Brand activism and business success

Jessica Vredenburg highlights the significance of brand activism, revealing 70% of consumers expect brands to publicly stand for sociopolitical issues.

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.