Participate in AUT research

AUT staff and postgraduate students conduct research on a huge variety of topics. Research participants help us do the crucial work of understanding ourselves, each other, and the world around us.

On this page, you can browse the AUT research projects currently recruiting for participants. Each project has approval from the AUT Ethics Committee and has met stringent standards for the protection of all participants. We welcome your interest and involvement in these projects.

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Perceptions of Success or Misadventure in New Zealand

Participate in AUT research to explore how people perceive the successes and misadventures of others, particularly high-profile individuals.

Consumer-Centric Sustainability: Perception of University Students and Graduates on their Role in the Circular Economy

This research is part of a Master’s student project at Auckland University of Technology (AUT), approved by the AUT Ethics Committee (AUTEC), approval number 25/07....

Gamification and rehabilitation care for patient health and wellness

Participate in an AUT research study to explore how to improve patient motivation and engagement in physical rehabilitation using gamification.

Understanding the effect of exertion on balance, dual-tasking, and visual function in people with, and without, recent concussion

Can we improve return to play testing for sports-related concussion? Take part in AUT research that aims to answer this question.

Determining optimal sampling times for mTBI blood biomarkers for prediction of recovery in females

Take part in AUT research to improve how we detect and manage mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI), also known as concussions, using blood tests.

Exploring attitudes towards mental health in Aotearoa New Zealand

Complete an online survey for AUT research on how spiritual or religious beliefs influence attitudes towards mental health difficulties in New Zealand.

Exploring Plurisexual Young Adults’ Experiences of Dis/Connection with Community: A Photovoice Study

Participate in AUT research on plurisexual young adults’ (21-29 years) experiences of dis/connection with community. Conducted by rainbow researchers.

“Baby, I was born this way” – representation of Rainbow identities in Aotearoa academic dress

Participate in interviews for AUT research to explore how external factors influence graduation outfit choices for LGBTQIA+ individuals in Aotearoa.

Does posture for occiput posterior position in labour reduce operative births? A feasibility study.

Participate in AUT research to explore if maternal posture can help your labour when your baby is in a ‘back-to-back’ or posterior position.

How do Graduate Entry Nursing students in Aotearoa New Zealand experience the development of empathy?

Little is known about the experiences of graduate entry nursing students developing empathy. Participate in AUT research to explore this topic.

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