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Funds to help start-ups at AUT

AUT launches $5 Million Innovation Fund

15 May, 2025
AUT today launches the AUT Innovation Fund with an allocation of $5 million to invest into spinout companies and impact initiatives.
AUT introduces a new fund

A Partnership for Auckland

14 May, 2025
A new philanthropic partnership has been launched with four targeted funds to support education and opportunity in Tāmaki Makaurau.
A child of perhaps 7 sitting in a library reading a book at a desk with a smile on his face.

Kiwi kids once led the world in reading

Education
12 May, 2025
In some areas, the 1953 syllabus seems more progressive than the current curriculum.
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Business news

Kate Kearin, Professor at AUT smiling at camera.

Are you planning to retire or “rewire”?

Business
14 May, 2025
Increasingly, employees appear open to different ways of combining some paid work alongside increased leisure and/or family time, writes Kate Kearins.
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Are clean slates for criminals working?

Business
06 May, 2025
The question of what to do with people with convictions when it comes to employment has been considered by policymakers and justice campaigners globally.
Donald Trump speaks at Edison New Jersey Hindu Indian-American rally for "Humanity United Against Terror"

Who'll be hardest hit by Trump tariffs?

Business
17 Apr, 2025
New modelling shows how Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs will affect other trading nations - including the United States, writes Niven Winchester.
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Culture and society news

Sharon Harvey smiling in an open student study area inside at AUT.

Why we need a national languages policy

14 May, 2025
A national languages policy would ensure that all citizens are able to participate fully and equitably in society.
Flooded rural road during cyclone Gabrielle

The complex realities of managed retreat

Architecture and built environment
14 May, 2025
With large parts of NZ recently pummelled by Cyclone Tam and heavy rain, it’s important to remember that natural hazards have long shaped our cities.
A child of perhaps 7 sitting in a library reading a book at a desk with a smile on his face.

Kiwi kids once led the world in reading

Education
12 May, 2025
In some areas, the 1953 syllabus seems more progressive than the current curriculum.
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Health news

Gait Lab reopens at AUT

Gait Lab Reopens to Help Kiwi Kids

Health sciences
15 May, 2025
The Lindsay Foundation Gait Lab at AUT North Campus has reopened after major upgrades to better support children across New Zealand.
AUT is set to host the prestigious, annual International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Conference in Auckland next month.

AUT hosting prestigious conference

09 May, 2025
AUT is set to host the prestigious, annual International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Conference in Auckland next month.
Amazed young bearded man, wearing high tech smart vr goggles, watching 360 degree video or playing a video game in metaverse.

A virtual vision for research

Health sciences
17 Apr, 2025
AUT hosted a workshop “Developing Virtual Reality Therapeutic Potential in Forensic Mental Health and Intellectual Disability Services in Aotearoa”.
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Science and technology news

Associate Professor Dr Kat Bolstad and her team defrosting squid remains.

Squid squad makes waves with baby squid

Science
29 Apr, 2025
The head of AUT Squid Squad, Dr Kat Bolstad, made headlines worldwide recently after verifying the first live footage of a baby colossal squid.
An AUT series about technology

NZ’s leading futurist talks AI at AUT

Engineering, computer and mathematical sciences
07 Apr, 2025
Futurist and strategic technologist Ben Reid discussed AI and Aotearoa with Vice-Chancellor Damon Salesa at the AUT Technology in Society speaker series.
Sergei Gulyaev

AUT Professor awarded 2024 Thomson Medal

Engineering, computer and mathematical sciences
20 Nov, 2024
Professor Sergei Gulyaev has been awarded the 2024 Thomson Medal by the Royal Society Te Apārangi.
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University news

Gait Lab reopens at AUT

Gait Lab Reopens to Help Kiwi Kids

Health sciences
15 May, 2025
The Lindsay Foundation Gait Lab at AUT North Campus has reopened after major upgrades to better support children across New Zealand.
Funds to help start-ups at AUT

AUT launches $5 Million Innovation Fund

15 May, 2025
AUT today launches the AUT Innovation Fund with an allocation of $5 million to invest into spinout companies and impact initiatives.
AUT introduces a new fund

A Partnership for Auckland

14 May, 2025
A new philanthropic partnership has been launched with four targeted funds to support education and opportunity in Tāmaki Makaurau.
View all University News

Celebrating success

Associate Professor Kat Bolstad

Associate Professor Kat Bolstad

30 Apr 2025
The head of the AUT Squid Squad, Associate Professor Kat Bolstad, made headlines worldwide after verifying the first live footage of a baby colossal squid.
Dr Marta Ribó

Dr Marta Ribó

30 Apr 2025
Dr Marta Ribó, a senior lecturer in marine geosciences, has been awarded $6.9 million under MBIE’s Endeavour Programme.
Dr Adrienne Paul

Dr Adrienne Paul

30 Apr 2025
AUT Law School’s Dr Adrienne Paul has joined the Aotearoa Marine Carbon Forum, which provides independent information about marine carbon dioxide removal.
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