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Derek Handley appointed to Executive Professor role
Derek Handley, one of New Zealand’s most well-known entrepreneurs, has taken up an Adjunct Executive Professorship at AUT. As Executive Professor, Derek Handley will work with Dr Geoff Perry, Dean of AUT’s Business School.
AUT bridges gap between academia and industry
The Auckland Centre for Financial Research at AUT Business School will host a one-day symposium on 31 May 2013 to bring together industry professionals and academia for the first time to discuss research into New Zealand capital markets.
New Pacific Journalism Review challenges Pacific censorship, political 'shackles'
Fiji’s brand of post-coup media censorship and other Pacific political curbs have been challenged in the latest Pacific Journalism Review.
“Even if the Fiji media are shackled, conferences in 2010 and 2012 provided opportunity and space to engage in some open dialogue, including criticism of the regime authorities,” the AUT-published international journal says.
Disobedient thinking key to New Zealand's global success says World Class New Zealander
New Zealanders are disobedient thinkers who simply will not accept the norm and always ask “why”, believes Geraldine McBride, winner of the AUT University sponsored ICT category at the 2013 World Class New Zealand awards.
AUT the new Auckland home for the Rialto 48Hours Filmmaking Contest
The countdown to the Rialto Channel 48Hours Filmmaking Contest is on, and the Auckland leg of the national competition will now call the AUT Sir Paul Reeves Building home.
Manukau Professor elected President of P.A.C.I.F.I.C.A
P.A.C.I.F.I.C.A, which has branches throughout the country from Whangarei to Invercargill, is an NGO dedicated to the representation and support of Pacific women living in New Zealand.
Prime Minister Opens AUT’s Sir Paul Reeves Building
The new building houses the latest in learning and teaching environments. Learning outside the classroom is becoming a more significant part of education. Students go to university, not just to acquire knowledge, but to apply and communicate it. The Sir Paul Reeves Building provides spaces that facilitate collaboration outside the classroom.
Ground-breaking moment at AUT Millennium
Minister of Sport Murray McCully said last Wednesday was a very important day for the Government at the official commencement of construction of the National Aquatic Centre at AUT Millennium.
AUT Business School is now inviting entries for the 2013 AUT Excellence in Business Support Awards.
The AUT Excellence in Business Support Awards recognise and celebrate organisations and individuals that deliver quality products and services to help small, medium and large businesses maximise their potential.
Remote work: major study launched
The traditional concept of office workers stuck at desks all day is changing.
An increasing number of workplaces are allowing employees to work remotely (teleworking) but very little is known about the practice in Australasia. A new project involving AUT researchers aims to learn more.