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We Are Still Here screens at AUT

AUT whānau involved in an award-winning film were celebrated at a special screening event at Ngā Wai o Horotiu, AUT Marae.

A hands-on approach to sustainability

Industry opens its doors to AUT students to experience for themselves how companies commit to sustainability.

Trust in the news slips further

The latest Trust in News report shows New Zealanders' trust in news has slipped further, while news avoidance increased compared to other countries.

How to C.O.P.E. during “8 for April”

Kiwi kids will be in school for just eight days this month. But for working parents, it doesn’t have to be all bad. Professor Candice Harris explains.

Today FM victim of short-term strategy

AUT radio expert Matt Mollgaard discusses the sudden shut down of Today FM.

Keep the fun in reading for pleasure

Until now, the New Zealand Curriculum has focused on the development of technical reading skills. Simply reading for pleasure hasn’t been a priority.

Peter Ellis story gets podcast treatment

The production skills of AUT lecturer Dr Lewis Tennant have shaped this summer’s hit podcast about Peter Ellis.

Covid’s decade long impact on education

The impact of Covid on our education system will be felt for a decade says Vice-Chancellor Damon Salesa in this NZ Herald opinion piece.

NZ chefs shine in Lyon

New Zealand is this month competing in two of the world's top culinary competitions in Lyon, France - the Bocuse d'Or and the International Catering Cup.

‘I wanted to learn first-hand'

Language revitalisation expert Dr Richard Henne-Ochoa, of Indiana University’s American Indian Studies Research Institute, on visiting Te Ipukarea