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AUT is ranked first in New Zealand for global research impact by Times Higher Education and the US News Global Universities Rankings. We have more than 60 research centres and institutes delivering leading research, and our research also feeds back into the classroom to benefit our students.

Latest research

Smart toys exposing kids to risk

Engineering, computer and mathematical sciences

Postgraduate student Nicole Girvan was concerned the growing prevalence of smart toys was putting Kiwi kids at risk.

Researcher appointed to global network

Engineering, computer and mathematical sciences

Dr Stuart Weston has been appointed to the International VLBI Service (IVS), a global network of radio telescopes.

HRC grants for three AUT researchers

Health sciences

AUT researchers working on stroke, exercise science and traumatic brain injury research have received Health Research Council grants.

Dr Atakohu Middleton in front of the wharenui at AUT.

Turning the lens on Māori journalism

Communication studies

What is Māori-language news journalism? It’s not exactly like its mainstream, English-language cousin.

World-leading academic staff

Hinematau McNeill

Wanting to make a difference for people who have been marginalised is what drives Professor Hinematau McNeill.

Simon Milne

In addition to being a professor at AUT, Professor Simon Milne has been a director of the renowned New Zealand Tourism Research Institute since its inception in 1999.

Grant Schofield

Professor Grant Schofield is an authority on wellbeing and chronic disease prevention, especially related to reducing the risk from factors like obesity.

Erica Hinckson

Progressing research that benefits people and communities has been an overriding theme of Professor Erica Hinckson’s career.

Gail Pacheco

Contributing to social good through better decision-making is what drives Professor Gail Pacheco.

Valery Feigin

Professor Valery Feigin is globally known as an expert on stroke, traumatic brain injury prevention, epidemiology and treatment/rehabilitation.

Use AUT's Research Connect tool to find an expert in a specific area.

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AUT’s research networks, institutes, centres and groups

Institute of Applied Ecology New Zealand

The Institute of Applied Ecology New Zealand is known for its high-impact research on conservation, the marine environment and microbiology.

Engineering Research Institute

The Engineering Research Institute is involved in innovative research projects in a number of areas of engineering and different industries.

Health and Rehabilitation Research Institute

Aiming to further knowledge on health and rehabilitation, the Health and Rehabilitation Institute collaborates with universities and research partners around the world.

Institute of Biomedical Technologies

Known for its expertise in healthcare technology research, IBTec is creating technological solutions that improve healthcare for people around the world.

Institute for Radio Astronomy and Space Research

New Zealand’s only radio astronomical institute, IRASR has collaborated on high-profile research with international research partners and space agencies.

Knowledge Engineering and Discovery Research Institute

From computational intelligence to bioinformatics and neurocomputation, KEDRI is globally recognised for its expertise in information and knowledge engineering.

National Institute for Public Health and Mental Health Research

This research institute is involved in high-impact research that reduces health disparities and improves the health of New Zealanders.

National Institute of Stroke and Applied Neurosciences

NISAN is widely recognised for its expertise in cognitive neuroscience, neuropsychology, stroke and traumatic brain injury (TBI).

New Zealand Tourism Research Institute

Delivering innovative solutions for the tourism industry, NZTRI has been involved in research projects across the globe.

New Zealand Work Research Institute

The New Zealand Work Research Institute delivers multidisciplinary, enquiry-driven research on people and work, often collaborating with high-profile external clients.

Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand

New Zealand’s top rated sport research institute, SPRINZ is world leading in sport and human performance research, education and industry engagement.

Te Ipukarea – National Māori Language Institute

Committed to the revitalisation of te reo Māori and other endangered languages, Te Ipukarea is widely known for its innovative research and digital resources.

Health Futures

Health Futures is a bold new initiative from AUT designed to tackle significant challenges facing New Zealand society, with significant funding available – $20 million over five years – to address these pressing issues.

Health Futures website

Blue Economy Cooperative Research Centre

AUT is one of only five Core Research Participants in the Blue Economy Cooperative Research Centre. This is a AUD$329m 10-year research centre, which will, for the first time bring the aquaculture and renewable energy sectors together to address the challenges of offshore food and energy production, that leverages the benefits of colocation, vertical integration, infrastructure and shared services. To find out more contact Professor Lindsey White.

Visit Blue Economy website

Postgraduate study and research

AUT is New Zealand’s fastest growing postgraduate study destination, offering a wide range of programmes.

Use AUT's research facilities

Many of our modern research facilities and equipment can be used by external researchers.

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Research commercialisation

AUT Ventures provides commercialisation advice, consultancy and investment opportunities.

AUT Ventures website

Contact us

Get in touch with us to find out more about research at AUT or to partner with us on a research project.

Great graduatesQingyi ZhangDoctor of Philosophy
Master of International Hospitality ManagementShe is fascinated by the history of hospitality, says Qingyi Zhang who came to AUT as an international student from China and is currently completing her PhD.She is fascinated by the history of hospitality, says Qingyi Zhang who came to AUT as an international student from China and is currently completing her PhD. Her doctoral research focuses on hospitality in China during the Tang dynasty, between the years 618 and 902. She would highly recommend AUT’s hospitality programmes to others, Qingyi says.

Great graduatesJazz RobsonDoctor of Philosophy
Master of Arts
Bachelor of ArtsShe is passionate about championing children’s rights, says Jazz Robson who is currently completing a PhD focused on participation rights of young people.She is passionate about championing children’s rights, says Jazz Robson who is currently completing a PhD focused on participation rights of young people. She has always been interested in society and people, says Jazz who has already completed a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in social sciences and public policy at AUT.

Great graduatesTien NguyenDoctor of PhilosophyThe opportunity to work with brilliant academic staff was one of the reasons that attracted her to AUT, says Tien Nguyen who is completing a PhD in accounting.The opportunity to work and interact with brilliant academic staff was one of the reasons that attracted her to AUT, says Tien Nguyen who came to AUT as an international student from Vietnam to complete a PhD in accounting. For her PhD thesis, Tien is focusing on goodwill accounting treatment, a topic of much controversy in the accounting discipline.

Great graduatesBarry WongDoctor of PhilosophyInnovation never stops and food science is an exciting area to research, says Barry Wong who is currently completing a PhD in food science at AUT.Innovation never stops and food science is an exciting area to research, says Barry Wong who is currently completing a PhD in food science. For his doctoral research, Barry is working on developing a novel probiotic rice wine, supervised by Dr Rothman Kam. Rice wine is non-existent in the New Zealand market, Barry says. Through his research he hopes to change this.

Great graduatesDeborah HekeDoctor of Philosophy
Master of Health Science
Bachelor of Health ScienceSometimes she feels like AUT chose her, says PhD student Deborah Heke who is currently studying a Doctor of Philosophy in Māori health at AUT.Sometimes she feels like AUT chose her, says PhD student Deborah Heke who is currently studying a Doctor of Philosophy in Māori health at AUT. For her doctoral research, Deborah is focusing on physical activity and wāhine Māori. Deborah’s research is supervised by Dr Isaac Warbrick, the co-director of Taupua Waiora Centre for Māori Health Research.

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