University news

AUT launches $5 Million Innovation Fund

AUT today launches the AUT Innovation Fund with an allocation of $5 million to invest into spinout companies and impact initiatives.

A Partnership for Auckland

A new philanthropic partnership has been launched with four targeted funds to support education and opportunity in Tāmaki Makaurau.

AUT Tukutuku wins NZIA Auckland award

AUT’s newest building, Tukutuku at North Campus, was named as one of the winners at the 2025 NZ Institute of Architects Auckland Awards last week.

AUT hosting prestigious conference

AUT is set to host the prestigious, annual International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Conference in Auckland next month.

Schools Partnership Programme launched

AUT recently launched its Schools Partnership Programme, Iti kōpara to provide pathways to higher education for priority Māori and Pasifika learners.

AUT volunteers at Auckland FC home games

As part of AUT’s partnership with Auckland FC, staff and students have had the opportunity to volunteer at the club’s home games.

NZ’s leading futurist talks AI at AUT

Futurist and strategic technologist Ben Reid discussed AI and Aotearoa with Vice-Chancellor Damon Salesa at the AUT Technology in Society speaker series.

AUT builds on the success of Te Aronui

AUT has built upon the success of its groundbreaking Te Aronui framework with the appointment of Professor Meihana Durie in a new role, Te Toi Aronui.

AUT celebrates 2025 UniPrep graduates

AUT’s South Campus was one of celebration recently as 206 school leavers graduated from the University’s UniPrep programme.

New MOU to address skills shortages

AUT has expanded its commitment to increase educational opportunities in Viet Nam through a new MOU.