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David Towns awarded professor emeritus

One of NZ’s most influential conservation scientists, Professor David Towns, has been awarded the title of professor emeritus.

A new $10,000 PhD scholarship

A new scholarship worth $10,000 will support a student starting or undertaking their PhD at AUT in a topic focused on Southeast Asia.

A special book on modern Māori cuisine

When Associate Professor Tracy Berno was asked by Chef Monique Fiso to help write Hiakai she was “absolutely blown away” and jumped at the opportunity.

5 questions: Prof. Sebastian Leuzinger

We asked Professor Sebastian Leuzinger five questions about his research ahead of his Inaugural Professorial Address.

2021 Tuition fees to increase by 1.1%

The AUT Council has approved the proposal to increase tuition fees for domestic students by 1.1% in 2021.

Language fluency and mental disorders

A study of Pacific mothers in New Zealand reveals that being fluent in both English and Pacific languages may decrease the likelihood of postpartum mental

Indigenous names valuable to science

Professor Len Gillman says indigenous names for plants and animals should be restored within the scientific naming system.

Business scholarships for rugby stars

A new partnership between AUT and Counties Manukau Rugby will support outstanding young rugby players in their academic careers.

5 questions: Professor Niven Winchester

We asked Professor Niven Winchester five questions about his research ahead of his Inaugural Professorial Address.

Hope for the Niuean language in Aotearoa

Learning the Niuean language and the culture embedded within it can bring identity and self-esteem, AUT alumna Rosa Kalauni says.