Science and technology news

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

Know your rhodium from your ruthenium

Tom Lehrer wrote a song about it, Daniel Radcliffe knows it off by heart, and now the Periodic Table in all its glory has come to AUT.

AUT lecturer sums up success at IMMC

Dr Kerri Spooner’s 10-year involvement with the International Mathematical Modelling Challenge pays off again.

AUT Hackathons = 2 national finalists

Smart thinkers at AUT events produce half of finalists in national competition.

AUT academics on groundbreaking voyage

Dr Marta Ribó, a marine geologist and researcher at AUT’s School of Science, has set sail on an exciting scientific expedition to Tonga.

AUT at METexpo 2025

Auckland University of Technology staff and students share knowledge at the Society for Media Professionals, Technologists and Engineers’ METexpo 2025.

New model accurately detects AI text

Auckland University of Technology researchers have developed a model that accurately detects social media content created by generative AI-driven bots.