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Law School academic advises on Whenua

Law
18 Sep, 2024
An AUT Law School academic played a key role in Whenua, a NZ Herald-led project that raises uncomfortable issues about Aotearoa’s colonial legacy.
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What do we mean by wellbeing?

Social sciences and public policy
17 Sep, 2024
The measurement of wellbeing worldwide should be extended to include concepts of collective wellbeing.
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Rooftop solar for more resilient cities

Architecture and built environment
16 Sep, 2024
Built environment experts from AUT say the government's plan to fix NZ's energy crisis with solar farms is a "missed opportunity."
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Business news

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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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Big Oil could help the green transition

30 Aug, 2024
What if Big Oil championed – and profited from – the green transition? Here’s how it could work.
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Culture and society news

Adrienne Paul and Whenua Image

Law School academic advises on Whenua

Law
18 Sep, 2024
An AUT Law School academic played a key role in Whenua, a NZ Herald-led project that raises uncomfortable issues about Aotearoa’s colonial legacy.
Group of multigenerational people hugging each other.

What do we mean by wellbeing?

Social sciences and public policy
17 Sep, 2024
The measurement of wellbeing worldwide should be extended to include concepts of collective wellbeing.
Solar Panels

Rooftop solar for more resilient cities

Architecture and built environment
16 Sep, 2024
Built environment experts from AUT say the government's plan to fix NZ's energy crisis with solar farms is a "missed opportunity."
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Health news

Nusing Students

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.
Doctor NZ

School-based healthcare a must for NZ

Health sciences
16 Jul, 2024
Though NZ’s school achievement is a big focus right now, what’s missing from the discussion is the impact health has on learning and academic achievement.
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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.
Sean

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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New appointments to AUT Council

19 Sep, 2024
The Auckland University of Technology is pleased to announce several new appointments to the AUT Council.
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Supporting rangatahi Māori

26 Aug, 2024
As part of AUT’s work in the regions to remove barriers to higher education, AUT provided transport for Northland students wanting to experience AUT LIVE.
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Introducing AUT Global

21 Aug, 2024
AUT’s Outbound Exchange programme has been relaunched, offering a life-changing experience for students.
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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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