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Tonga Language Week 2023

An AUT alumnus talks about the importance of sustaining culture through language, as part of Tonga Language Week 2023.

Cellphone ban might be a distraction

Research suggests a blanket ban on cellphones in schools would make only a small difference to grades

AUT finalists at Best Awards 2023

Seventy-three AUT student finalists at the 2023 Best Awards, the Design Institute of New Zealand’s annual showcase of excellence.

Complexities of Dickason case explained

AUT Law School Professor Kris Gledhill unpacks the complexities of the Lauren Dickason case and explains what is likely to happen next.

Reframing the crime debate

Criminology Lecturer Grace Gordon provides an expert opinion on crime ahead of the election.

Te Tiriti for the benefit of all

A culture that views Te Tiriti o Waitangi as an opportunity to prosper as a university, is the vision behind AUT’s new Te Aronui Te Tiriti Framework.

What does infanticide mean in NZ law?

Lawyers are fussy about language because it is their job to argue about its implications. The jury in the Lauren Dickason trial faces a complex task.

Brand activism requires bravery

Recently some UK not-for-profits have shifted towards activism-driven campaigns. This shift could mean changes to how they are perceived.

School science and mātauranga Māori

There is a need for careful reading and thoughtfulness in the discussion over mātauranga Māori and school science, Professor Georgina Tuari Stewart says.

How to fix alternative education in NZ

Beyond the immediate headlines that alternative education is failing students, an ERO report also reveals how successful the system has been.