Research in business

At the AUT Business School we believe in high-quality research that addresses important societal challenges. Our world-class researchers work in all major disciplines in business, and in our multidisciplinary research centres.

At the heart of our research is collaborative engagement with our external stakeholders in business, the professions, government and the community.

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AUT's academic supervisors are recognised world-class researchers who have the expert knowledge to guide you throughout your studies.

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If you’re interested in applying to a PhD or MPhil, email doctoral.and.mphil.admissions@aut.ac.nz first to assess your eligibility for the programme.

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City Campus at AUT in summer
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Khaled Ibrahim
Rural wisdom in a digital world
17 Nov, 2025
Rural NZers are leading a sustainability movement based on social trust and pragmatic purchasing, rather than advertising slogans or education campaigns.
City Campus at AUT in summer
AUT Marsden and Mana Tūāpapa success
06 Nov, 2025
AUT academics have been recognised in 2025’s Marsden Fund and Mana Tūāpapa Future Leader Fellowships.
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AUT shines at Research Translation comp
24 Oct, 2025
Three AUT Business School academics have been acknowledged for their translation of complex research into ideas that resonate with non-academic audiences.
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HRC wins for Business School
19 Aug, 2025
Two academics from AUT Business School, Dr Alex Plum and Dr Anca Yallop, have received significant funding from the Health Research Council.
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Work or play? “Kidfluencing” is complex
09 Jan, 2025
The rise of kidfluencers globally raises questions about tensions between play and labour, independence and control, privacy, profit, and online success.
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Taichi Arioka
Zam Suan Mung
Emma Hitchcock
Mackenzie Freeman