Alumni news

Newbies don’t know what they don’t know

The first 90 days on the job can be stressful, but there are practical ways for employers to help newcomers thrive, writes Helena Cooper-Thomas.

From ‘fad’ to ‘fab’ – Wendy Thompson Q&A

AUT alumna Wendy Thompson, co-founder of Thompson Spencer, a full-service global creative & media advertising agency, shares her remarkable career journey.

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.

Central government can help local rates

With rates on the rise, central government can ease the burden on ratepayers while helping local government to balance the books. The question is, will it?

Office gossip: more than idle chatter

Though office gossip is traditionally frowned upon and branded as unproductive or even deviant, new research paints a more complex picture of gossip.

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.