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Celebrating excellence

The School of Communication Studies recently welcomed students, alumni, staff, industry partners, and sponsors to the return of its Excellence Awards.

More prisons aren’t the answer

More than half of those given remand will not receive a prison sentence once their case is heard. This shows they don’t present a risk to safety.

Helping whānau get back on their feet

Partnering with Lifewise, AUT is hosting Auckland leaders to help address homelessness.

How birth order shapes vaccine uptake

Babies with older siblings face higher infection risks, but mothers are less likely to be vaccinated in later pregnancies.

Accounting pathways in focus

AUT welcomed prospective students, whānau and industry representatives for the 2026 Counting on Success event.

It’s Samoa Language Week

This week Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa is being celebrated around Aotearoa.

What happens when AI giants go public?

AI giants are edging closer to becoming publicly-traded companies, a move that raises questions about money, risk and who ends up holding it.

AUT’s support for Auckland FC

AUT is not only Auckland FC’s exclusive university partner; its alumni are thriving in professional roles at the successful young club.

Is it time for compulsory voting in NZ?

Research shows compulsory voting can help overcome low voter turnout, but NZ would need to weigh the costs and benefits before implementing it here.

Climate risk is changing investing. How?

As climate risk grows, investors are looking more closely at returns delivered by funds with strong “environmental, social and governance” (ESG) ratings.