Research in education

We have a vibrant research culture driven by students working towards postgraduate qualifications, staff pursuing their own research interests, and contracts for funding agencies and other partners.

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Our academics Jane Gilbert Professor of Education Education helps to create the society of the future, says Professor Jane Gilbert who is sought after for her expertise on the future of knowledge in the school curriculum. Education helps to create the society and economy of the future, says Professor Jane Gilbert. In education circles, Professor Gilbert is sought after for her expertise on the future of knowledge in the school curriculum. The ideas in her 2005 book ‘Catching the Knowledge Wave? The knowledge society and the future of education in New Zealand’ captured the imaginations of many in the sector. The book still fuels discussion and debate on the best way forward for the education system.

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A composite image showing the four AUT Marsden grant recipients.

Kiwi kids who read for pleasure do well

03 Dec, 2021

Encouraging children to read for pleasure – which is different from it being a school task – has all kinds of benefits.

Four Marsden fund grants for AUT

03 Nov, 2021

Four AUT research projects have been granted more than $2.8 million in the 2021 Marsden Fund round.

New Professors and Associate Professors

01 Nov, 2021

Eight AUT academics have been promoted to the position of Professor, and a further 22 have been appointed as Associate Professors.

AUT climbs up the global rankings

02 Sep, 2021

AUT continues to climb up the global university rankings joining the University of Otago in second place in NZ and the top 250 universities in the world.

Five questions: Professor Andrew Gibbons

09 Jul, 2021

We asked Professor Andrew Gibbons five questions about his research ahead of his Inaugural Professorial Address.

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