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From personal loss to chronic pain treatment

From personal loss to pain treatment

New research by Ankit Parikh looks at how stimulation of the vagus nerve could mean a breakthrough in treating chronic pain.

A need for more: what tourism changed in the Cook Islands

What tourism changed in the Cook Islands

Tourism brings many benefits to the Cook Islands, but the Indigenous people found there were some advantages when tourism stopped.

New Sports Research and Innovation Hub

New Sports Research and Innovation Hub

AUT and NZCIS have launched a Research and Innovation Hub, combining AUT's sport science expertise with NZCIS' world-class facilities.

A Career in Media: Lessons in Leadership and Innovation

A Career in Media: Lessons in Leadership

Last month, AUT Business School invited Wendy back to where it all began for a fireside chat with Professor of Macromarketing, Ben Wooliscroft.

The upside of mess 

The upside of mess 

Far from being a symptom of poor organisation, mess can help families function and make life run more smoothly, writes Jamal Abarashi. 

Abuse prevalent among older people 

Abuse prevalent among older people 

Abuse of older people (AOP) can take many forms, including threats, harmful actions and neglect in a relationship involving trust, or a power imbalance. 

A need for more: what tourism changed in the Cook Islands

What tourism changed in the Cook Islands

Tourism brings many benefits to the Cook Islands, but the Indigenous people found there were some advantages when tourism stopped.

Q&A: Human Rights Matters

Q&A: Human Rights Matters

AUT law lecturer Lida Ayoubi on human rights, legal protections, global challenges and the possibility of new rights emerging in future.

Auckland kids missing outdoor play

Auckland kids missing outdoor play

Only 1 in 5 children in Tāmaki Makaurau regularly climb trees, down from almost 1 in 3 a decade ago, according to new data released for Play Week Aotearoa.

From personal loss to chronic pain treatment

From personal loss to pain treatment

New research by Ankit Parikh looks at how stimulation of the vagus nerve could mean a breakthrough in treating chronic pain.

Asbestos warning for rangoli powder

Asbestos warning for rangoli powder

If it’s not tested, don’t use it: AUT researcher Terri-Ann Berry warns against using coloured sand to create rangoli this Diwali, due to asbestos risk.

Helping more people access cancer treatment

Helping people access cancer treatment

AUT Emeritus Professor Stephen Henry founds Equitable Oncology

Kānuka extract impacts cancer cells

Kānuka extract impacts cancer cells

It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month in New Zealand, and an AUT study has shown a local plant may be able to help fight the deadly disease.

Claude Meetup returns to AUT

Claude Meetup returns to AUT

AUT supported the latest Claude Auckland Meetup, bringing together industry leaders, students and researchers to explore emerging technologies.

Q&A: Squid Matters

Q&A: Squid Matters

AUT Professor Kat Bolstad discusses deep-sea squid, their place in ocean ecosystems, the differences between giant and colossal squid and more.

New Sports Research and Innovation Hub

New Sports Research and Innovation Hub

AUT and NZCIS have launched a Research and Innovation Hub, combining AUT's sport science expertise with NZCIS' world-class facilities.

It’s Tokelau Language Week

It’s Tokelau Language Week

To celebrate Tokelau Language Week AUT showcases an alumna of Tokelauan heritage, Estella Rimoni.

AUT events degree gets CEF accreditation

AUT events degree gets CEF accreditation

Recognition by the Centre for Events & Festivals brings benefits for events management graduates.