Science and technology news

Can cities plant away climate emissions?

In the real world, David Hall argues, this is not feasible, fair or future-proofed for cities to just plant their way out of climate change.

$8m boost for AUT engineering research

A funding injection of more than $8 million will boost Auckland University of Technology research into eliminating earthquake damage in buildings.

Revolutionising quake-resistant building

An innovation by NZ academics will change the way buildings are constructed, and how they perform in earthquakes, writes AUT’s Dr Shahab Ramhormozian.

Win for construction engineering grad

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) graduate Hayley Ngo has been recognised by the National Association of Women in Construction NZ.

Machine learning to help the homeless

Plenty of interest is being shown in AUT’s use of machine learning that reduces issues of systemic racism when housing the homeless.

A bold new research framework for ECMS

The School of Engineering, Computer Science & Mathematics’ vision is to produce industry and future-ready graduates for a globally connected world.

Does going digital deliver or divide?

New AUT research examines whether digital transformation delivers on its promises or reinforces social inequities and divides.

Engineering alumna honoured by ENZ

Engineering NZ’s Auckland branch has awarded AUT Construction Engineering alumna its GT Murray Award for best student presentation.

Engineering a better world

Creating life-saving implants and helping launch satellites into space are all in a day’s work for Kurt Schmidt. AUT’s Insight magazine talks to him.

AUT BioDesign Lab: Testing boundaries

At the AUT BioDesign Lab, engineers, designers, physiologists, neuroscientists & clinicians join forces to solve real problems. AUT’s Insight meets them.