Apply Enquire

Staff intranet Student website

AUT

Alumni

AUT has over 100,000 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 and Insight magazine – 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.

Stories from Insight magazine

Giving a voice to our indigenous storiesOur 2021 issue’s cover story is about Oscar-nominated, globally acclaimed filmmaker and AUT alum Chelsea Winstanley, back in Aotearoa to make a film about Toi Tū Toi Ora, the exhibition celebrating 70 years of contemporary Māori art.

Read the article in the digital Insight magazine
Our 2021 issue’s cover story is about Oscar-nominated, globally acclaimed filmmaker and AUT alumna Chelsea Winstanley, back in Aotearoa to make a film about Toi Tū Toi Ora, the exhibition celebrating 70 years of contemporary Māori art.

Read the article in the digital Insight magazine

Immunising against misinformation2020 provided challenges, but it also shone a light on many stories of AUT alumni and staff making outstanding contributions.

Insight featured alumna Diane Abad-Vergara, Communications Officer at the World Health Organization. She told us: “Our mission is to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable – you don’t get much better than that for a reason to get out of bed and do your best work all day.”

Read the article in the digital Insight magazine2020 provided challenges, but it also shone a light on many stories of AUT alumni and staff making outstanding contributions.

Insight featured alumna Diane Abad-Vergara, Communications Officer at the World Health Organization. She told us: “Our mission is to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable – you don’t get much better than that for a reason to get out of bed and do your best work all day.”

Read the article in the digital Insight magazine

Custodian of the deep“I love putting the skills from my master’s degree into practice and applying them to my research. I’ve always been close to the ocean and I thrive when I’m sharing everything I’ve learned with others.”

Ticiana Fettermann is one of AUT’s many great graduates making an impact on the world. She is using her skills to protect the ocean and inspire marine conservation.

Read the article in the digital Insight magazine “I love putting the skills from my master’s degree into practice and applying them to my research. I’ve always been close to the ocean and I thrive when I’m sharing everything I’ve learned with others.”

Ticiana Fettermann is one of AUT’s many great graduates making an impact on the world. She is using her skills to protect the ocean and inspire marine conservation.

Read the article in the digital Insight magazine

Mind over matter“Nice boxers don’t succeed!” AUT alumna Lex Pritchard is an Olympic champion who, through her physiotherapy and mindset coaching work, also loves nothing more than to help and heal people. Read her story about developing her own mental strength and teaching others to “get out of their own way and live courageously” in the 2021 edition of Insight.

Read the article in the digital Insight magazine“Nice boxers don’t succeed!” AUT alumna Lex Pritchard is an Olympic champion who, through her physiotherapy and mindset coaching work, also loves nothing more than to help and heal people. Read her story about developing her own mental strength and teaching others to “get out of their own way and live courageously” in the 2021 edition of Insight.

Read the article in the digital Insight magazine

Space for creativityApril Gourdie has been literally stamping her mark on Allbirds since she was introduced by AUT as an intern in 2017. The Bachelor of Design graduate’s first project was to create a unique tread pattern for a shoe sole made from environmentally friendly sugarcane, which became her first patent.

Read the article in the digital Insight magazineApril Gourdie has been literally stamping her mark on Allbirds since she was introduced by AUT as an intern in 2017. The Bachelor of Design graduate’s first project was to create a unique tread pattern for a shoe sole made from environmentally friendly sugarcane, which became her first patent.

Read the article in the digital Insight magazine

Insight magazine

News

Users at the centre of new vaxx.nz site

Engineering, computer and mathematical sciences

08 Sep, 2021

A group of AUT alumni is behind the Vaxx.nz vaccine information site, helping people identify available vaccine slots close to them before booking them.

Fulbright NZ award winners 2021

08 Jul, 2021

Congratulations to 2021 Fulbright New Zealand scholarship award winners, AUT staff member Jenni Tupu and AUT alumna Hariata Tai Rakena.

AUT Vice-Chancellor Derek McCormack and restaurateur Tony Astle standing next to each other with a certificate.

Renowned restaurateur honoured by AUT

Hospitality, tourism and events

17 Jun, 2021

Veteran chef and restaurateur Tony Astle has received one of AUT’s highest honours, a Seddon Honorary Fellowship.

View all news

See more videos

Great graduates

Sara Dwen

Head of Production, Warner Bros NZ

Mary-Ellen Redmayne

Founder/Director, The Foot Stop Podiatry Services, Gold Coast, Australia

Gary Wang

Founder of LockInChina, Beijing, China

Joanne Mahon

Chief Communications & Brand Officer, Southern Cross Group

Aaron Lawton

CEO, Counties Manukau Rugby Football Union

Kate Taylor

International strategy and operations, Program manager at Pinterest, San Francisco

Kerrin Leoni

Founder of Mana Aroha Charity / Contract Social Worker

Todd Hewitt

General Manager of Commercial, Blues Rugby

Hongtu (Sam) Li

Founder/Owner, Dr Sam Li Sport and Rehabilitation Hospital, Beijing, China

Andrew McKechnie

SVP, Chief Creative Officer at Verizon, New York

View all

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

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 donating to a scholarship or becoming a guest speaker. By giving back, you can help our students to succeed and make a difference in the world.

Ways to give back

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

This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. You can change your cookie settings in your web browser at any time. Learn more.