University news

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

First PhD concludes 25-year celebrations

AUT’s first Doctoral graduate, Dr Debbie Blake, ended a year of celebrating 25 years as NZ’s only university of technology.

AUT joins forces with F&P Healthcare

Vice-Chancellor Professor Damon Salesa formalised AUT’s highly valued partnership with Fisher & Paykel Healthcare at a special ceremony held last week.