AUT News

Honorary doctorate for Lisa Carrington

Aotearoa New Zealand’s most decorated Olympian, Dame Lisa Marie Carrington (DNZM), has been recognised by AUT as an Honorary Doctor of the University.

AUT students working with Auckland FC

AUT’s partnership with Auckland FC is providing invaluable opportunities for students to engage first-hand with a professional sports organisation.

KiwiSaver at a crossroads

Changes to KiwiSaver laid out in this year’s budget undermine what was already an underperforming scheme, writes Professor of Finance, Aaron Gilbert.

KiwiSaver at a crossroads

Changes to KiwiSaver laid out in this year’s budget undermine what was already an underperforming scheme, writes Professor of Finance, Aaron Gilbert.

Careers beyond the numbers

The recent event Counting on Success: How Accounting and Finance Can Lead to Different Career Pathways showcased the diversity within accounting.

Are you planning to retire or “rewire”?

Increasingly, employees appear open to different ways of combining some paid work alongside increased leisure and/or family time, writes Kate Kearins.

Celebrate Samoa Language Week 2025

AUT celebrates Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa - Samoa Language Week 2025.

Panel discussion: Auckland’s volcanoes 

A panel discussion on 29 May at Auckland University of Technology (AUT) will explore the volcanoes and lava caves of Tāmaki Makaurau. 

Why we need a national languages policy

A national languages policy would ensure that all citizens are able to participate fully and equitably in society.

Gait Lab Reopens to Help Kiwi Kids

The Lindsay Foundation Gait Lab at AUT North Campus has reopened after major upgrades to better support children across New Zealand.

AUT hosting prestigious conference

AUT is set to host the prestigious, annual International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Conference in Auckland next month.

A virtual vision for research

AUT hosted a workshop “Developing Virtual Reality Therapeutic Potential in Forensic Mental Health and Intellectual Disability Services in Aotearoa”.

Student receives NZ Space Scholarship

AUT student Asif Rasha will work alongside NASA scientists and engineers at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California.

Trailblazer at AUT AI collaboration

AUT hosted renowned video designer, Maru Nihoniho, at a livestreamed event held in collaboration with the Science Gallery at the University of Melbourne.

Squid squad makes waves with baby squid

The head of AUT Squid Squad, Dr Kat Bolstad, made headlines worldwide recently after verifying the first live footage of a baby colossal squid.

Honorary doctorate for Lisa Carrington

Aotearoa New Zealand’s most decorated Olympian, Dame Lisa Marie Carrington (DNZM), has been recognised by AUT as an Honorary Doctor of the University.

AUT students working with Auckland FC

AUT’s partnership with Auckland FC is providing invaluable opportunities for students to engage first-hand with a professional sports organisation.

BBC expert explores AI impact

Laura Ellis in discussion with Professor Damon Salesa.