University news

Kickstarting the year for young leaders

Ko Wai Tātou brought together young leaders from across Tāmaki Makaurau for an evening of stories and connection, for a grounded start to the academic year

Eke Tangaroa welcomes 2026 kaihoe

AUT welcomes three new Kaihoe to Eke Tangaroa, strengthening Māori and Pacific academic leadership and supporting future focused research at AUT.

AUT releases Pay Gaps report

The sixth annual report shows continued progress in reducing the gender pay gap.

AUT celebrates 2026 UniPrep graduates

Graduates of AUT’s transition to university programme, UniPrep, have gained a head start on their tertiary journeys.

PR Major gains international recognition

AUT’s undergraduate Public Relations major has received significant international recognition from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).

Iti Kōpara enters its second year

The unique programme is helping build confidence, capability and aspiration well before students make the transition to university.

Te Warena Taua appointed to Whakaruruhau

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Te Warena Taua MNZM as Te Pou Herenga - Community Member to our Whakaruruhau of Te Ranga Tukutuku.

AUT welcomes you to BGO 2026

Experience the celebratory atmosphere of Big Gay Out and showcase your allyship for all rainbow communities.

Students can now swap cities in NZ

Three New Zealand universities are serving up a new kind of study experience — and it’s one that doesn’t involve Kiwis hopping across the ditch.

Te Ataata 2026 - Alizée Armet

Artist-researcher Alizée Armet has been selected as 2026 Te Ataata artist in residence at AUT’s Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies - Te Ara Auaha