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Accreditation for MArch (Prof)

AUT’s Master of Architecture (Professional) programme is formally accredited by the New Zealand Registered Architects Board.

AUT show back in fashion

Saturday night marked the triumphant return of AUT’s iconic final year fashion show – for the first time since 2019.

Ella Henry: myth buster

Ella Henry rebuts recent claims that mātaraunga Māori | Māori knowledge is myth, not science.

Making sustainable practices work

The challenge of decarbonising requires concerted action and new approaches from governments, businesses, and individuals alike.

Much Ado About Shakespeare

What role does Shakespeare play in New Zealand’s culture? Professor Barry King suggests a National Theatre could help in NZ's cultural identity crisis.

Study highlights dads’ role in childcare

New AUT research offers surprising insights into how fathers are involved in childcare, and why their involvement matters.

Punch selected for European festival

The film, written and directed by Professor of Art & Design Welby Ings, has been selected in competition for the 26th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival

Architectural wins at Best Awards 2022

Two silver pins for AUT’s School of Future Environments take AUT’s Best Awards 2022 tally to 31.

AUT at Best Awards 2022

AUT Art and Design students and staff have won a total of 29 awards at the Design Institute of New Zealand’s 2022 Best Awards.

Best Director nomination for AUT alumna

Master of Communication Studies alumna Lina Tianyue Hu has been nominated in the best director category of the ‘Show Me Shorts’ short film competition.