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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.

Time to transform NZ’s justice system

A five-year study led by AUT Law School aims to transform how our justice system supports whānau experiencing mental health distress and addiction.

Samoa-based alumni meet AUT leader

AUT leaders celebrated the achievements of Samoan graduates at an alumni event in Samoa.