AlumniĀkonga o Mua

AUT has over 150,000 graduates, and their achievements are a constant source of inspiration and pride for students, alumni and AUT staff. We celebrate that pride by showcasing the achievements of our graduates, and through initiatives like networking events – all aimed at helping the next generation of AUT students go further. If you’re a graduate, make sure your details are up to date with us so we can share our latest news and opportunities.

News

Professor Allan Blackman and chemistry lecturer Dr Emma Davison with the new periodic table in WS.

Know your rhodium from your ruthenium

Science
09 Sep, 2025
Tom Lehrer wrote a song about it, Daniel Radcliffe knows it off by heart, and now the Periodic Table in all its glory has come to AUT.
AUT’s Dr Kerri Spooner (far right) with the winning NZ team at the IMMC summit posing for a picture..

AUT lecturer sums up success at IMMC

Engineering, computer and mathematical sciences
03 Sep, 2025
Dr Kerri Spooner’s 10-year involvement with the International Mathematical Modelling Challenge pays off again.
Kate Kearin, Professor at AUT smiling at camera.

The value of leadership “shadowing”

Business
21 Aug, 2025
Is there a way to test out a role before you take it? Kate Kearins examines the benefits of “shadowing” a job before you sign on the dotted line.

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Great graduates

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Gary Wang

Founder of LockInChina, Beijing, China
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Kataraina Anneff

Te Karere Digital Producer, Television New Zealand
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Daniel Zhou

President of Latin America, Huawei Technologies
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Robert Mi

Co-Founder, Aerolab New Zealand
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Andrew Davis

Senior Lifecycle Marketing Manager, ShiftKey, Austin, Texas, USA
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Robin Leaton

Director/Senior Physiotherapist, Leaton Performance and Rehabilitation Ltd
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Andy Hogg

Global Marketing Director, INTERSPORT, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Sarah Wood

CEO, realestate.co.nz
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Jordan Salesa

Lead Physiotherapist, New Zealand Olympic Team & Moana Pasifika
Clinical Lead, Habit Health

Alumni benefits

When you graduate, you become part of AUT's alumni community – enjoy some of the benefits and services we offer just for you.

Benefits for alumni

Postgraduate study advice

Considering postgrad study? Find out how we can help with:

  • Course counselling
  • Doctoral and Master of Philosophy enquiries
  • General enquiries about postgrad study

Postgraduate course advice

Update your details online

Let us know where you are and what you're up to, and we'll make sure to tell you the latest alumni news. Updating your details is easy – you can do it online.

Update your details

Follow us on LinkedIn

Connect with other alumni and stay up to date with events and other opportunities.

Looking to recruit an AUT graduate?

Find fresh talent for your business. We’ll connect you with AUT's highly skilled students and graduates, and boost your company’s profile on campus – for free.

Find AUT talent

Giving back to AUT

There are many ways to support AUT – like becoming a guest speaker, sharing your story or making a donation. By giving back, you can help our students succeed and make a difference in the world.

Ways to give back

Partnership with Institute of Data

AUT has partnered with the Institute of Data to offer 12-week bootcamps in data science, cybersecurity and software engineering.

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