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Making rural New Zealand age-friendly
Health sciences
29 Aug, 2019
Research from the AUT Centre for Active Ageing adds the voice of rural-dwelling older people to recommendations for age-friendly communities.
Voluntary Enhanced Leaving Opportunity
23 Aug, 2019
Climate change report on Nature cover
Science
23 Aug, 2019
AUT applied ecologist Dr Nicola Day has published paper on climate change in Nature which features on the cover. 
2019 Te Ataata residency recipient
Creative technologies
23 Aug, 2019
French e-textile artist Maurin Donneaud has been announced as the 2019 laureate of the Te Ataata residency.
A scholarship to help existing students
Science
20 Aug, 2019
Applications for The Freemasons Scholarship are now open. For Nadine Tupp, the scholarship allowed them to continue pursuing their passion for learning.
AI uncovers benefits of mindfulness
Engineering, computer and mathematical sciences
20 Aug, 2019
AUT KEDRI scientists have discovered a link between mindfulness training and improved cognitive function.
AUT podiatry partnership with DHB
Health sciences
19 Aug, 2019
AUT and Waitematā DHB have teamed-up to provide trainee podiatrists with experience in the diagnosis of foot-related complications from diabetes.
Party politics in local elections
Social sciences and public policy
16 Aug, 2019
AUT research shows that candidates affiliated to a central political party are more likely to win seats in Auckland local government.
Leave your phone at home this holiday
14 Aug, 2019
What did we do before smartphones? Our devices have become an essential tool for modern life, even when we’re on holiday.
Why plants don’t simply grow faster
14 Aug, 2019
Rising atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂) is warming our climate, but it also affects plants directly.