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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

Positive impact in education recognised

Bachelor of Arts in Education student Emeline Latu was recently awarded The Prime Minister’s Pacific Youth Award for Education and Teaching.

2022 JMAD Research Report is now live

JMAD’s annual Media Ownership Report examines the new public media entity, competition and platforms paying a fair price for news.

Auckland wins WIPCE 2025

Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland has been selected to host WIPCE 2025 – the World Indigenous Peoples’ Conference on Education.

50 years of journalism at AUT

From steno pads and shorthand to AI in newsrooms