Health news

HRC funding boosts nGVS research

AUT-led neurological rehabilitation project investigates brain stimulation intervention for inner ear-related imbalance and blurred vision.

Five Questions: Professor Nicola Kayes

We asked Nicola five questions ahead of her Inaugural Professorial Address

Atawhai: Responding to family violence

AUT-led research is making it easier for healthcare workers to respond to family violence, by connecting primary care services with community knowledge.

For the greater good

Dr Mangor Pedersen is harnessing the power of AI to revolutionise the treatment of epilepsy, traumatic brain injury and dementia. AUT’s Insight meets him.

The making of a university

Derek McCormack was one of New Zealand’s longest serving vice-chancellors. AUT’s Insight magazine asked him to reflect on his, and AUT’s, journey.

A beacon for human performance

Helping people live longer healthier lives has been a lifelong quest for AUT alumnus and LA native Matt Kritz. AUT’s Insight magazine catches up with him.

Driving change for diversity in golf

Tagging along with her sports-mad parents was the ultimate training ground for world champion golfer and AUT alumna Phillis Meti. AUT’s Insight meets her.

Five questions: Professor Lester Levy

We asked Lester five questions ahead of his Inaugural Professorial Address.

Treat public health like transport

The pandemic might have revealed the importance of robust public health infrastructure, but we still have trouble grasping the vital need to invest in it.

School ban on sugary drinks won't help

Professor Grant Schofield thinks a ban on sugary drinks in schools will do nothing measurable and, at worse, it borders on virtue signalling.