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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.
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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When does “gossip” become “intel”?

Business
16 Apr, 2025
What counts as gossip is a slippery notion. The key is not any set of objective criteria, but rather a shared agreement that a situation counts as gossip.
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Business news

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.
Conversation exchange of ideas in an organization or in society, joining a group listening to discussions sharing creative experiences the face-to-face communicate talking and meeting with strangers.

When does “gossip” become “intel”?

Business
16 Apr, 2025
What counts as gossip is a slippery notion. The key is not any set of objective criteria, but rather a shared agreement that a situation counts as gossip.
An AUT Business School alumna

Top honours for Business School alumna

Business
07 Apr, 2025
A high-flying AUT Business School alumna has been awarded the prestigious Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS) Business Achievement Award.
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Culture and society news

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NZ Podcasting Summit 2025

Communication studies
16 Apr, 2025
Be part of a record-setting attempt at this year’s NZ Podcasting Summit, presented by AUT’s School of Communication Studies and Verbal Highs.
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Trust in News report 2025

Communication studies
14 Apr, 2025
The latest JMAD Trust in News in Aotearoa New Zealand report is out, showing approximately 60% of Kiwis uncomfortable with news produced by AI.
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Why do we eat three meals a day?

Hospitality, tourism and events
10 Apr, 2025
Why do many people eat breakfast, lunch and dinner? It hasn't always been that way.
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Health news

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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New role to boost mental health access

Health sciences
15 Apr, 2025
AUT will be helping develop training for a new associate psychologist role to help more Kiwis access mental health and addiction support.
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AUT Professor calls for NZ health reform

24 Mar, 2025
AUT Professor of Public Health Dr Grant Schofield has launched a petition seeking reforms of the New Zealand health system.
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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

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AUT volunteers at Auckland FC home games

16 Apr, 2025
As part of AUT’s partnership with Auckland FC, staff and students have had the opportunity to volunteer at the club’s home games.
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.
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AUT builds on the success of Te Aronui

24 Mar, 2025
AUT has built upon the success of its groundbreaking Te Aronui framework with the appointment of Professor Meihana Durie in a new role, Te Toi Aronui.
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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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