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What does infanticide mean in NZ law?

Lawyers are fussy about language because it is their job to argue about its implications. The jury in the Lauren Dickason trial faces a complex task.

AUT hosts AI + communication symposium

AUT will host the AI + Communication Symposium, an all-day open event, to share research and create discussion on September 6 2023.

AUT celebrates one year until Paris 2024

To celebrate the ‘one year until Paris 2024’ milestone this week AUT is proud to acknowledge students and alumni who are Olympic and Paralympic contenders.

Ethnic pay gap needs action now

Professor of Economics Gail Pacheco says the research into the ethnic pay gay is strong – and now we must act to close the gap.

AUT student and alumni on 2023 Y25 list

Two AUT alumni and a current honours student are amongst the 25 trailblazers selected for this year’s Y25 List.

Life impacts of low literacy, numeracy

People with low reading and maths skills have poorer wellbeing outcomes including in education, employment, income, and health and justice.

Look to the past for innovation lessons

The “Pygmalion effect’ in Ancient Greek mythology shows how one person can shape another. It can also help managers encourage new staff to innovate.

Brand activism requires bravery

Recently some UK not-for-profits have shifted towards activism-driven campaigns. This shift could mean changes to how they are perceived.

School science and mātauranga Māori

There is a need for careful reading and thoughtfulness in the discussion over mātauranga Māori and school science, Professor Georgina Tuari Stewart says.

Three Vā Pasifika student spaces

Three Vā Pasifika student spaces have recently been established at AUT to help set students up for success.