Health news

A virtual vision for research

AUT hosted a workshop “Developing Virtual Reality Therapeutic Potential in Forensic Mental Health and Intellectual Disability Services in Aotearoa”.

New role to boost mental health access

AUT will be helping develop training for a new associate psychologist role to help more Kiwis access mental health and addiction support.

AUT Professor calls for NZ health reform

AUT Professor of Public Health Dr Grant Schofield has launched a petition seeking reforms of the New Zealand health system.

New podcast: concussions in sport

AUT’s new podcast features academics and former All Blacks to demystify concussions and give insight into the risks and benefits of playing contact sports.

Climate change impacts on our health

Health and wellbeing were featured topics at COP29 this year and must be a top priority according to AUT Professor, Erica Hinckson.

Record number of midwifery graduates

AUT is celebrating the graduation of the largest-ever cohort of midwifery students.

Top award for AUT scientist

Dr Chris Puli’uvea, from the School of Science, has been awarded a prestigious fellowship by the Royal Society Te Apārangi.

Mental flexibility and vaccine attitude

Making decisions about our health – including whether or not to get vaccinated – appears to depend on more than just receiving the 'right' information.

Brain haemorrhage disparities across NZ

Life-threatening brain haemorrhages, a type of stroke, are more common and deadlier in rural Aotearoa than in urban areas, according to a new AUT study.

Concussion has massive impact on jobs

A new study highlights the impact of concussions on Kiwis’ earnings and employment; showing even a mild brain injury can lead to long-term loss of income.