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The upside of mess 

The upside of mess 

Far from being a symptom of poor organisation, mess can help families function and make life run more smoothly, writes Jamal Abarashi. 

Kānuka extract impacts cancer cells

Kānuka extract impacts cancer cells

It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month in New Zealand, and an AUT study has shown a local plant may be able to help fight the deadly disease.

Abuse prevalent among older people 

Abuse prevalent among older people 

Abuse of older people (AOP) can take many forms, including threats, harmful actions and neglect in a relationship involving trust, or a power imbalance. 

The upside of mess 

The upside of mess 

Far from being a symptom of poor organisation, mess can help families function and make life run more smoothly, writes Jamal Abarashi. 

Abuse prevalent among older people 

Abuse prevalent among older people 

Abuse of older people (AOP) can take many forms, including threats, harmful actions and neglect in a relationship involving trust, or a power imbalance. 

Hidden stats in NZ’s education rankings

Hidden stats in NZ’s education rankings

The latest ‘pass’ mark in an annual OECD report hides a potentially troubling story about the skills of young people growing up in New Zealand.

Q&A: Human Rights Matters

Q&A: Human Rights Matters

AUT law lecturer Lida Ayoubi on human rights, legal protections, global challenges and the possibility of new rights emerging in future.

Auckland kids missing outdoor play

Auckland kids missing outdoor play

Only 1 in 5 children in Tāmaki Makaurau regularly climb trees, down from almost 1 in 3 a decade ago, according to new data released for Play Week Aotearoa.

Thai women on the climate change front line

Women on the climate change front line

Women are leading the response to climate change in rural Thailand, and are important agents of adaptation to increased weather-related challenges.

Asbestos warning for rangoli powder

Asbestos warning for rangoli powder

If it’s not tested, don’t use it: AUT researcher Terri-Ann Berry warns against using coloured sand to create rangoli this Diwali, due to asbestos risk.

Helping more people access cancer treatment

Helping people access cancer treatment

AUT Emeritus Professor Stephen Henry founds Equitable Oncology

AUT study reveals brain injury inequity

AUT study reveals brain injury inequity

New research has revealed that Māori, males and those who are socioeconomically deprived are more likely to suffer severe traumatic brain injuries (sTBI).

Kānuka extract impacts cancer cells

Kānuka extract impacts cancer cells

It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month in New Zealand, and an AUT study has shown a local plant may be able to help fight the deadly disease.

Claude Meetup returns to AUT

Claude Meetup returns to AUT

AUT supported the latest Claude Auckland Meetup, bringing together industry leaders, students and researchers to explore emerging technologies.

Q&A: Squid Matters

Q&A: Squid Matters

AUT Professor Kat Bolstad discusses deep-sea squid, their place in ocean ecosystems, the differences between giant and colossal squid and more.

It’s Tokelau Language Week

It’s Tokelau Language Week

To celebrate Tokelau Language Week AUT showcases an alumna of Tokelauan heritage, Estella Rimoni.

AUT events degree gets CEF accreditation

AUT events degree gets CEF accreditation

Recognition by the Centre for Events & Festivals brings benefits for events management graduates.

Building Canadian Indigenous connections

Building Canadian Indigenous connections

AUT-Trent University exchange programme launches