Science and technology news

Eel symposium goes swimmingly at AUT

A recent two-day gathering of eel (tuna) enthusiasts at AUT attracted dozens of local and international experts.

Asbestos in kids’ play sand

Auckland University of Technology's Dr Terri-Ann Berry on asbestos contamination of children’s coloured sand products.

AUT robots attend first symposium

AUT’s humanoid robots took part in the Ministry for Ethnic Communities’ annual business symposium, Ethnic Xchange 2025.

AUT’s Priscila Besen at COP30

The senior lecturer in sustainable architecture spoke to the Science Media Centre ahead of attending the 30th UN climate conference in Belém, Brazil.

AUT hosts FAST! Symposium

Strengthening science and technology ties between France, Aotearoa and the Pacific was the theme of the recent FAST! Symposium, hosted at AUT.

$820k fellowship for Dr Hazel Abraham 

AUT’s Dr Hazel Abraham is “humbled” to be the recipient of a Mana Tūāpapa Future Leader Fellowship from the Royal Society Te Apārangi. 

Asbestos research in east Auckland

AUT researchers will collect samples from Auckland beaches to determine the level of public risk posed by asbestos containing materials

Virtual Production Studio Showreel

AUT’s Virtual Production Studio is open for business – as showcased in this promotional video crafted by the Studio team.

AUT experts on new earthquake rules 

Engineering experts from AUT have their say about the NZ Government’s new earthquake-prone building system. 

The future is here

The next generation of humanoid robots has arrived at AUT