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Shaping sport governance in New ZealandShaping sport governance in New Zealand

Shaping sport governance in New Zealand

Sport and recreation
31 Aug, 2026
The Sector Governance Community is one of the most significant collaborations between AUT and the national sport ecosystem.
How informal communication helps Gen Z build stronger workplace relationshipsHow informal communication helps Gen Z build stronger workplace relationships

How informal communication helps Gen Z

Business
27 Aug, 2026
Don’t think colleagues who chat in the kitchen or message each other on WhatsApp are wasting time.
AUT’s support for seventh Y25 ListAUT’s support for seventh Y25 List

AUT’s support for seventh Y25 List

25 Aug, 2026
Year on year, this prestigious nationwide list has featured AUT students, graduates and alumni excelling in their respective fields.
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Business news

How informal communication helps Gen Z build stronger workplace relationshipsHow informal communication helps Gen Z build stronger workplace relationships

How informal communication helps Gen Z

Business
27 Aug, 2026
Don’t think colleagues who chat in the kitchen or message each other on WhatsApp are wasting time.
Cross-functional working takes effortCross-functional working takes effort

Cross-functional working takes effort

Business
20 Aug, 2026
Working in an open-plan space and experiencing the efficiencies of collaboration and collegiality is motivational and inspiring, writes Kate Kearins.
Inaugural Auckland FC Captain studying at AUTInaugural Auckland FC Captain studying at AUT

Auckland FC Captain studying at AUT

Business
14 Aug, 2026
Legendary international football player Hiroki Sakai has recently started his MBA at AUT.
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Culture and society news

Law students inspire future advocatesLaw students inspire future advocates

Law students inspire future advocates

Law
27 Aug, 2026
What does it take to make a compelling legal argument? The Auckland Schools Legal Mooting competition gave high school students a chance to find out.
67 AUT finalists at 2026 Best Awards67 AUT finalists at 2026 Best Awards

67 AUT finalists at 2026 Best Awards

25 Aug, 2026
This year’s Best Awards finalists include 67 projects from AUT's School of Art and Design and School of Future Environments students.
How can NZ better support lawyers?How can NZ better support lawyers?

How can NZ better support lawyers?

Law
19 Aug, 2026
Despite feeling work-related distress, research shows most lawyers are committed to the profession - a key point in considering how to address concerns. 
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Health news

Weight loss drug warning to bodybuilders Weight loss drug warning to bodybuilders

Weight loss drug warning to bodybuilders

Sport and recreation
31 Aug, 2026
Weight loss drugs like Wegovy are now making their way into the competitive bodybuilding space, prompting caution from an AUT expert.
Sporting memories club helps connectionsSporting memories club helps connections

Sporting memories club helps connections

27 Aug, 2026
The success of New Zealand’s first Sporting Memories Club is a powerful example of the healing powers of connection and fun, says AUT’s Richard Wright.
New Zealand is cracking down on school attendance. Is it missing the bigger picture?New Zealand is cracking down on school attendance. Is it missing the bigger picture?

Beyond attendance: why kids miss school

17 Aug, 2026
To lift academic achievement schools should help every child feel safe, supported and that they belong.
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Science and technology news

Teaching Ai to recognise possum callsTeaching Ai to recognise possum calls

Teaching Ai to recognise possum calls

Engineering, computer and mathematical sciences
24 Aug, 2026
Teaching Ai models to recognise owl calls helps those models more accurately detect possums, AUT researchers find. 
AI hackathons spark innovation at AUTAI hackathons spark innovation at AUT

AI hackathons spark innovation at AUT

Engineering, computer and mathematical sciences
13 Aug, 2026
More than 220 participants took part in two sold-out AI hackathons hosted at AUT's South and City campuses as part of the Aotearoa AI Hackathon Festival.
Helping solve kauri dieback diseaseHelping solve kauri dieback disease

Helping solve kauri dieback disease

Science
10 Aug, 2026
How soil microbes shape kauri health, influence dieback disease, and offer clues to protecting one of Aotearoa’s great taonga.
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University news

Shaping sport governance in New ZealandShaping sport governance in New Zealand

Shaping sport governance in New Zealand

Sport and recreation
31 Aug, 2026
The Sector Governance Community is one of the most significant collaborations between AUT and the national sport ecosystem.
AUT’s support for seventh Y25 ListAUT’s support for seventh Y25 List

AUT’s support for seventh Y25 List

25 Aug, 2026
Year on year, this prestigious nationwide list has featured AUT students, graduates and alumni excelling in their respective fields.
Dear Auckland supports AUT designersDear Auckland supports AUT designers

Dear Auckland supports AUT designers

Art and design
24 Aug, 2026
AUT is proud to announce a unique collaboration supporting and celebrating a cohort of the University’s Art & Design students.
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Celebrating success

Toiroa Williams and Jaye WainuiToiroa Williams and Jaye Wainui

Toiroa Williams and Jaye Wainui

03 Aug 2026
Dr Toiroa Williams and Mr Jaye Wainui have been appointed to the World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Education (WIPCE) International Council.
Matt Brughelli and Matthew CrossMatt Brughelli and Matthew Cross

Matt Brughelli and Matthew Cross

12 Jun 2026
Associate Professor Matt Brughelli and Dr Matthew Cross co-developed the DynaSled technology, supported by AUT Ventures.
Professor Valery FeiginProfessor Valery Feigin

Professor Valery Feigin

12 Jun 2026
Professor Valery Feigin has just received a Research.com New Zealand Leader Award for the Ranking of Top Scientists in the field of Medicine.
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