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AUT’s newest Reeves Honorary Fellow

Peter Larmer has been made AUT’s newest Reeves Honorary Fellow in recognition of his contribution to AUT's leadership, development and reputation.

Starting small; AUT to grow its own food

What started as a way to replant native trees on a budget has grown into an impressive array of biodiversity projects at AUT's campus on the North Shore.

News fading from sight on social media

Social media platforms are de-prioritising news content. Dr Merja Myllylahti examines this threat to journalism.

A year of successes for AUT’s HFE Group

AUT’s Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFE) Group has had a stellar 2023, with awards, accreditation – and a set of green rubbish bins.

255 trees planted at AUT

More than 250 trees were planted across AUT’s campuses this year under the watchful eye of Grounds Maintenance Supervisor Niven Winder and team.

Learning better food systems in Nouméa

Two AUT gastronomy students have visited New Caledonia to learn about resilient and sustainable food systems.

Landfall win – a Q&A with Siobhan Harvey

Acclaimed author, and AUT academic, Siobhan Harvey has won the 2023 Landfall Essay Competition.

Entrepreneurs go head-to-head

The AUT Innovation Challenge competition was held to discover New Zealand’s most promising young entrepreneurs.

Law vs Persons: why legal rules matter

NZ courts are moving from a “rule of law” to a “rule of persons’ approach, raising important questions about how we want to be governed as a society.