University news

First Pacific Professor of Pacific ECE

AUT’s Professor Jacoba Matapo has become the world’s first Pacific Professor of Pacific Early Childhood Education.

It’s Cook Islands Māori Language Week

This week Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki 'Airani is being celebrated around Aotearoa.

AUT staff talk real contributions

A dynamic new recruitment video that celebrates and distinguishes AUT as a place that offers progressive careers with purpose, is released this week.

More accessible and secure research data

AUT has launched its first, secure, centralised repository for completed research data.

It’s Vanuatu Bislama Language Week

This week Vanuatu Bislama Language Week is being celebrated around Aotearoa.

AUT names 2026 Matariki Award winners

AUT has named the 2026 Matariki Award winners, celebrating staff excellence in research, teaching and professional service and their impact on communities.

From South Auckland to The Hague

AUT law students Tremayne Thompson and Jazz Chhatwal are officially world champions.

AUT marks World Refugee Day

AUT marks World Refugee Day, highlighting its Refugee Education Centre and support for learners building new lives in Aotearoa.

It’s Kiribati Language Week

This week Wikin te Taetae ni Kiribati is being celebrated around Aotearoa.

Fulbright Dr to study athletes in USA

SPRINZ research associate Dr Pip Thomas has won a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship, the first person from Sport, Exercise & Health to receive the award.