Health news

New research: reversing Type 2 diabetes

Associate Professor Dr Caryn Zinn is leading a three-year project looking into non-pharmaceutical ways to reverse Type 2 Diabetes and says it's possible.

Sound Healing, does it really work?

Associate Professors from the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience Mangor Pedersen and Daniel Shepherd explore if sound healing is healthy or a hoax.

AUT secures $5.8m in research funding

The Health Research Council (HRC) funding announced in December has proven to be a boon for AUT’s academics.

Are super shoes key to winning the race?

Super shoes, aka carbon shoes have sparked conversations around whether they should be banned by World Athletics in marathons.

AUT’s newest Reeves Honorary Fellow

Peter Larmer has been made AUT’s newest Reeves Honorary Fellow in recognition of his contribution to AUT's leadership, development and reputation.

A year of successes for AUT’s HFE Group

AUT’s Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFE) Group has had a stellar 2023, with awards, accreditation – and a set of green rubbish bins.

Eke Tangaroa delivers Marsden success

Two researchers from AUT’s Eke Tangaroa programme have achieved Marsden Fund success, receiving funding in the latest 2023 round.

Marsden success for AUT

A range of groundbreaking research projects have received funding in the 2023 Marsden Fund.

Heart Foundation backs AUT AED research

AUT’s Dr Verity Todd has won funding from Heart Foundation NZ for her research into phone-sized AEDs.

Funding for stroke digital tool trial

She’s already been a part of the team to win the Prime Minister’s Science Prize and now Dr Rita Krishnamurthi has more reasons to celebrate.