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New name, continued focus for institute

The launch of AUT’s NZ Policy Research Institute | Te Kāhui Rangahau Mana Taurite marks a renewed commitment to doing research that matters.

How effective were vaccine mandates?

AUT Researchers looked at whether the vaccine mandates increased COVID-19 vaccination rates and their impact on employees.

AUT secures $5.8m in research funding

The Health Research Council (HRC) funding announced in December has proven to be a boon for AUT’s academics.

Older workers and work-life balance

There is the temptation to treat all older workers as the same, but new research shows this is a mistake.

Mātauranga māori in the media

Business School Professor Ella Henry, with Associate Professor Christina Milligan from the School of Communications, conducted a study on mātauranga Māori

Is your HR department strong in DEI?

Professor of Management, Candice Harris, examines the growing focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within Human Resources functions.

AI’s role in recruitment and retention

Lecturer in AUT’s Business School’s Management Paulette Brazzale questions the role AI plays in recruitment and retention rates.

Eke Tangaroa delivers Marsden success

Two researchers from AUT’s Eke Tangaroa programme have achieved Marsden Fund success, receiving funding in the latest 2023 round.

Marsden success for AUT

A range of groundbreaking research projects have received funding in the 2023 Marsden Fund.

Can meditation affect social media use?

Mindfulness is known to alter our behaviours and responses in the real world, but can it also shape how we use social media? A new study investigates.