Alumni news

Student represents Samoa at Paris 2024

AUT Sport and Recreation student, Kaiya Brown, is set to represent Samoa at Paris 2024.

Culinary delight at the Winter Series

Unwrap the chocolate and break out the mead, AUT’s Culinary Arts and Gastronomy Winter Series is back to warm you up with all things food in 2024.

School-based healthcare a must for NZ

Though NZ’s school achievement is a big focus right now, what’s missing from the discussion is the impact health has on learning and academic achievement.

Paris-bound Olympic athletes

AUT very proud of alumni and student selected for the New Zealand Team at Paris 2024.

Enter the Woo-Lace

Sneakerhead and AUT Bachelor of Design student Jacob Smith has developed a biodegradable shoelace using strong New Zealand wool.

Could AI create less trustworthy news?

A new study suggests that generative AI could return false or misleading information, causing significant implications for the news industry.

AUT announces Matariki Award winners

AUT announces the winners of Ngā Whakamānawa o Matariki, AUT's Matariki Awards, recognising staff excellence across academic and professional disciplines.

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.

Three AUT tauira behind Matariki art

The free Matariki art resource pack for 2024, commissioned by Pou Māori at AUT, was created by three School of Art & Design tauira.

Proposed law could hurt good tenants

Housing security for NZ’s 1.7 million renters could be at risk if an amendment bill becomes law, particularly if “no-cause” evictions return.