Culture and society news
AUT helps warriors draw go with a bang
26 Nov, 2024
Chemistry Professor Allan Blackman stars in a fun new NZ Warriors social media campaign highlighting the NRL’s 2025 draw.
More areas of NZ becoming news deserts
20 Nov, 2024
With 14 community newspapers set to close, research suggests this could leave citizens struggling for community information and feeling more isolated.
COP 29: who pays for climate action?
14 Nov, 2024
This year’s United Nations climate summit, the Conference of the Parties (COP29), has been dubbed the “finance COP”.
AUT wins at Lexus Design Awards 2024
13 Nov, 2024
Last week at the 2024 annual Lexus Design Awards, third-year AUT industrial design students Daniel Brink and Deanna Griffin won first and second place.
Can NZ divest from Israeli investments?
12 Nov, 2024
If the NZ government were to divest from Israeli investments, what would its options be? AUT Law School’s Myra Williamson examines the issue.
Why you should learn another language
07 Nov, 2024
In the age of artificial intelligence, why invest the time and effort to learn another language when it seems technology can do it for you?
New looks hit runway at AUT fashion show
05 Nov, 2024
From barn jackets to boho chic, more than 20 AUT graduating fashion students showcased their designs on the runway this Saturday.
AUT wins advertising capstone challenge
01 Nov, 2024
Two teams of advertising and brand creativity students took out the winning and highly commended places at the 2024 Advertising Capstone Challenge.
AUT Architect Academic wins book award
01 Nov, 2024
Architecture lecturer Dr J. Antonio Lara-Hernandez has won a top international award for his book on adapting buildings and structures for new uses.
Diwali festival a feast for the senses
31 Oct, 2024
It was a feast for the senses at AUT’s Hikuwai Plaza when students and staff from across the University came together to celebrate Diwali.