University news

2024 NZ sustainability survey launches

The annual Insights on NZ’s Sustainability Professionals survey opens today and as a survey partner, AUT is inviting eligible participants to take part.

Research award for AUT architect

Sustainable architecture lecturer Dr Priscila Besen received a prestigious award for her research into futureproofing NZ’s heritage buildings.

Te Ataata 2024 - Julie Stephen Chheng

Paris-based designer, illustrator and writer Julie Stephen Chheng is the 2024 Te Ataata artist in residence at AUT.

Climate crisis artwork on show in India

AUT’s Janine Randerson, Rachel Shearer and Stefan Marks head to India to present the audiovisual artwork Ngā Raraunga o te Mākū: the data of moisture.

A head start on life at university

Highschool leavers set to receive NCEA results next week, AUT’s message for Māori, Pacific and other students is tertiary education is within reach via AUT

Drug-free hay fever relief developed

A small, drug-free device – called Goodair Nosebuds – is one step closer to consumers thanks to a $1.65 million investment.

AUT’s newest Reeves Honorary Fellow

Peter Larmer has been made AUT’s newest Reeves Honorary Fellow in recognition of his contribution to AUT's leadership, development and reputation.

Starting small; AUT to grow its own food

What started as a way to replant native trees on a budget has grown into an impressive array of biodiversity projects at AUT's campus on the North Shore.

255 trees planted at AUT

More than 250 trees were planted across AUT’s campuses this year under the watchful eye of Grounds Maintenance Supervisor Niven Winder and team.

Entrepreneurs go head-to-head

The AUT Innovation Challenge competition was held to discover New Zealand’s most promising young entrepreneurs.