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Public Money Well Spent?

Communication studies
09 Oct, 2024
New research shows that public funding for news media during Covid didn’t prevent long term layoffs and has led to unintended negative consequences.  
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Concussion has massive impact on jobs

Health sciences
01 Oct, 2024
A new study highlights the impact of concussions on Kiwis’ earnings and employment; showing even a mild brain injury can lead to long-term loss of income.
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Jack and Jill can teach us about the CGT

Social sciences and public policy
30 Sep, 2024
In NZ, capital gains tax debates are like zombies, constantly getting killed off and coming back to life. The debate needs a broader definition of “fair”.
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Business news

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Talk with trailblazers, a kōrero/talanoa

Business
14 Oct, 2024
Hosted by the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law, this year’s kōrero/talanoa highlighted the growth of Māori and Pacific entrepreneurs in New Zealand.
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Could “slow tourism” offset overtourism?

11 Sep, 2024
Mindfulness – being fully present in the moment – has influenced several sectors, including slow food, slow fashion, and now slow travel.
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Would a Universal Basic Income work?

Business
03 Sep, 2024
A new US study gives insights into what might be expected if the UBI becomes a reality – and the findings may surprise, writes NZPRI’s Alexander Plum.
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Culture and society news

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Public Money Well Spent?

Communication studies
09 Oct, 2024
New research shows that public funding for news media during Covid didn’t prevent long term layoffs and has led to unintended negative consequences.  
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Can a $5 T-shirt ever be ethical?

Art and design
02 Oct, 2024
Everyone loves a deal, but can a $5 t-shirt ever be ethical? Probably not, says Lisa McEwan, AUT senior lecturer in design for sustainability and fashion.
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Jack and Jill can teach us about the CGT

Social sciences and public policy
30 Sep, 2024
In NZ, capital gains tax debates are like zombies, constantly getting killed off and coming back to life. The debate needs a broader definition of “fair”.
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Health news

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Concussion has massive impact on jobs

Health sciences
01 Oct, 2024
A new study highlights the impact of concussions on Kiwis’ earnings and employment; showing even a mild brain injury can lead to long-term loss of income.
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New programme to benefit student nurses

Health sciences
21 Aug, 2024
In a new partnership, AUT and Southern Cross Health Trust are offering student nurses support as they navigate their studies and clinical placements.
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Concussion research offers new insights

Health sciences
15 Aug, 2024
New research could revolutionise the understanding of concussions and mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI), including brain inflammation and recovery.
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Science and technology news

AUT innovators named as finalists in Kiw

30 Aug, 2024
Two AUT innovators whose research and entrepreneurship are on a path to disrupt the global surfactant industry have been named finalists in...
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Take a look inside AUT's Living Labs

27 Aug, 2024
A new video looks at how AUT's Living Labs project is connecting people to nature by interweaving ecological science and mātauranga Māori.
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Q&A – Alumn redefines virtual travel

Engineering, computer and mathematical sciences
07 Aug, 2024
Meet Sean Mascarenhas, an AUT alumnus who is using virtual technology to change how we see travel.
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University news

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Pacific commitment highlighted

14 Oct, 2024
AUT strategy includes the University’s place in Aotearoa and in the Pacific and aspirations to make a positive and lasting contribution for our region.
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Niue Language Week 2024

11 Oct, 2024
As part of Niue Language Week 2024, an AUT Bachelor of Communication Studies alumnus shares his language learning journey.
Gold medallist wins major Blue Award

Gold medallist wins major Blue Award

10 Oct, 2024
The 2024 AUT Blue Awards saw Dame Lisa Carrington present her Olympic team-mate and AUT student, Tara Vaughn, with the Female Athlete of the Year Award.
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Celebrating success

Dr Jack Chen

Dr Jack Chen

04 Sep 2024
Dr Jack Chen, a senior lecturer in chemistry, has been named a finalist in the 2024 KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards.
Associate Professor Elizabeth du Preez

Associate Professor Elizabeth du Preez

04 Sep 2024
Associate Professor Elizabeth du Preez from the School of Clinical Sciences has been awarded the 2024 NZ Psychological Society Public Interest Award.
Professor Gail Pacheco

Professor Gail Pacheco

04 Sep 2024
Professor of Economics Gail Pacheco has been appointed Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner, Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission.
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