Science and technology news

AUT hosts talk on future of health

AUT hosted sector leaders at North Campus to explore how innovation, equity and workforce development will shape the future of health in Aotearoa.

Science makes a splash

AUT sports science at the Z Manu World Champs

Computer science research in Tonga 

Auckland University of Technology and Tonga National University launch a national centre for excellence for computer science in Tonga. 

Cooperation vital to end dengue outbreak

A recent Cook Islands dengue death is a reminder that community cooperation is the most vital tool in transmission reduction, AUT expert says. 

What does the latest cyber hack teach us

The recent Manage My Health hack has made cybersecurity top of mind. AP Kenneth Johnson tells us what we can learn from the latest hack.

AUT’s big, bright career conversations

Which careers will disappear because of AI? How will young people’s future careers evolve and help us to sort fact from fiction?

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.