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AUT climbs global rankingsAUT climbs global rankings

AUT climbs global rankings

26 Mar, 2026
AUT has broken into the world’s top 25 universities for sports-related subjects and is equal first in New Zealand for hospitality.
Questions you should ask your dentistQuestions you should ask your dentist

Questions you should ask your dentist

Health sciences
26 Mar, 2026
If the dental bill has ever made you gulp, you’re far from alone - so what questions should you ask to make sure you're getting the correct treatment?
Youth happiness in NZ is falling fastYouth happiness in NZ is falling fast

Youth happiness in NZ is falling fast

Social sciences and public policy
23 Mar, 2026
The well-being of our young people has gotten worse over the past decade, and higher levels of social media use are linked to lower well-being.
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Business news

Recognising excellenceRecognising excellence

Recognising excellence

Business
20 Mar, 2026
Business School celebrates the 2025 Top Scholar Awards and Beta Gamma Sigma inductees.
What’s the point of performance reviews?What’s the point of performance reviews?

What’s the point of performance reviews?

Business
20 Mar, 2026
Perhaps the most meaningful metric businesses can adopt is one that measures the effectiveness of performance metrics themselves.
Can NZ support more foreign students?Can NZ support more foreign students?

Can NZ support more foreign students?

Business
09 Mar, 2026
NZ’s push to expand international education appears an easy win for economic growth – but the numbers on paper don’t make for prudent policy. Here’s why.  
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Culture and society news

Young people expert in own digital livesYoung people expert in own digital lives

Young people expert in own digital lives

Communication studies
26 Mar, 2026
New AUT research says young people should be involved in developing campaigns to educate and protect them from online harms.
Youth happiness in NZ is falling fastYouth happiness in NZ is falling fast

Youth happiness in NZ is falling fast

Social sciences and public policy
23 Mar, 2026
The well-being of our young people has gotten worse over the past decade, and higher levels of social media use are linked to lower well-being.
Decolonisation in the Canary IslandsDecolonisation in the Canary Islands

Decolonisation in the Canary Islands

Language and culture
18 Mar, 2026
People in the Canary Islands are not formally recognised as Indigenous peoples within Spain’s legal and political frameworks.
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Health news

Q&A: Teeth MattersQ&A: Teeth Matters

Q&A: Teeth Matters

Health sciences
26 Mar, 2026
If you’ve ever wondered why it’s so expensive to go to the dentist Chanae Ihimaera, Senior Lecturer in Oral Health is here to answer your dental questions.
Questions you should ask your dentistQuestions you should ask your dentist

Questions you should ask your dentist

Health sciences
26 Mar, 2026
If the dental bill has ever made you gulp, you’re far from alone - so what questions should you ask to make sure you're getting the correct treatment?
AUT hosts talk on future of healthAUT hosts talk on future of health

AUT hosts talk on future of health

Health sciences
11 Mar, 2026
AUT hosted sector leaders at North Campus to explore how innovation, equity and workforce development will shape the future of health in Aotearoa.
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Science and technology news

AUT hosts talk on future of healthAUT hosts talk on future of health

AUT hosts talk on future of health

Health sciences
11 Mar, 2026
AUT hosted sector leaders at North Campus to explore how innovation, equity and workforce development will shape the future of health in Aotearoa.
Science makes a splashScience makes a splash

Science makes a splash

Sport and recreation
02 Mar, 2026
AUT sports science at the Z Manu World Champs
Computer science research in Tonga Computer science research in Tonga 

Computer science research in Tonga 

Engineering, computer and mathematical sciences
24 Feb, 2026
Auckland University of Technology and Tonga National University launch a national centre for excellence for computer science in Tonga. 
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University news

AUT climbs global rankingsAUT climbs global rankings

AUT climbs global rankings

26 Mar, 2026
AUT has broken into the world’s top 25 universities for sports-related subjects and is equal first in New Zealand for hospitality.
Recognising excellenceRecognising excellence

Recognising excellence

Business
20 Mar, 2026
Business School celebrates the 2025 Top Scholar Awards and Beta Gamma Sigma inductees.
Students’ ideas activated at Auckland FCStudents’ ideas activated at Auckland FC

Students’ ideas activated at Auckland FC

Sport and recreation
16 Mar, 2026
AUT’s exclusive university partnership with the exciting new club is providing valuable opportunities for students.
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Celebrating success

Deborah ManningDeborah Manning

Deborah Manning

19 Feb 2026
Deborah Manning, a senior lecturer in the AUT Law School, has been recognised as one of Australasia’s leading female lawyers.
Professor Heike SchänzelProfessor Heike Schänzel

Professor Heike Schänzel

19 Feb 2026
Professor Heike Schänzel from the School of Hospitality and Tourism is the lead editor of the recently published Handbook on Children and Family Tourism.
Professor Brett CowanProfessor Brett Cowan

Professor Brett Cowan

19 Feb 2026
Professor Brett Cowan, dean of the Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences, is joining the inaugural board of Research Funding New Zealand.
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