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Third year running for AUT NASA interns

Laura Franssen is about to head to NASA, the third AUT student to have been awarded a 3-month internship at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

Q&A: Nutrition Matters

Emerita Prof Elaine Rush answers common questions about food, from BMI and fats to fasting and ultra-processed foods, with practical, evidence-based advice

 'No significant improvement': new study

Double Sequential Defibrillation research across Aotearoa has found the cardiac arrest technique did not show significant improvement in survival rates.

Does gaming make young people violent?

Parents worried that roleplaying violence in video games might radicalise their child should instead be concerned about desensitisation and online chat.

The tax NZ doesn’t want to talk about

Election 2026 will likely bring renewed focus on the Capital Gains Tax, especially given the pressures on a tax system that is becoming harder to sustain.

Q&A: Brain Matters

Ever wondered why you forget last week’s dinner but remember lyrics from decades ago? Professor Alice Theadom answers your most common brain questions.

World-First brain WOF launched at AUT

A world-leading warrant of fitness for the brain, which will identify long-term health risks, has been developed by AUT.

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.