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AUT releases new round of brand ads

Our new wave of Knowledge that Works brand advertising hits the market this week to highlight the numerous places its work-ready graduates make an impact.

50 AUT winners at the 2026 Best Awards

AUT School of Art and Design staff and students have taken home a record breaking 20 gold pins at the Design Institute of New Zealand’s 2025 Best Awards.

Hidden stats in NZ’s education rankings

The latest ‘pass’ mark in an annual OECD report hides a potentially troubling story about the skills of young people growing up in New Zealand.

Claude Meetup returns to AUT

AUT supported the latest Claude Auckland Meetup, bringing together industry leaders, students and researchers to explore emerging technologies.

Ask the right questions about NZ Super

‘Can we afford NZ Super?’ is the wrong question. Instead, we should ask, ‘How can we provide NZers with a dignified retirement at a sustainable cost?’

Sweet success for AUT student

An AUT culinary arts student has won best dessert at the recent Nestlé Golden Chef’s Hat Award competition.

Asbestos warning for rangoli powder

If it’s not tested, don’t use it: AUT researcher Terri-Ann Berry warns against using coloured sand to create rangoli this Diwali, due to asbestos risk.

Q&A: Squid Matters

AUT Professor Kat Bolstad discusses deep-sea squid, their place in ocean ecosystems, the differences between giant and colossal squid and more.

It’s Fijian Language Week

AUT is proud to celebrate Fijian Language Week alongside three AUT students of Fijian heritage for whom tabua are a sacred taonga.

Helping people access cancer treatment

AUT Emeritus Professor Stephen Henry founds Equitable Oncology