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Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha'apai One Year On

On 15 January 2022 the active volcano Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha’apai erupted, sending a shockwave around the world. One year later, what do we know?

Government grant for shapeshifting tech

The grant funds research by Dr Yifan Lv and Professor Sarat Singamneni into 3D-printed shapeshifting antennas for 6G wireless transmission.

The power of emotion in tweets

Crocodile tweets or genuine empathy? New AUT research examines the authenticity of emotive tweets made by Kiwi companies during the global pandemic.

AUT hosts 10th CS4HS conference

The Computer Science for High Schools (CS4HS) conference introduces fun new ways of teaching STEM subjects at secondary schools across Aotearoa.

Robot turtles for ocean conservation

Great Barrier Reef research brings AUT scientists a step closer in the development of a drone turtle that will monitor biodiversity in our oceans.

First AUT STEM Camp a success

The three-day camp aimed to empower Māori high school students through science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

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.