Health sciences news

Podiatry put best foot forward

Podiatrists in NZ will soon be able to prescribe certain medications direct to patients after the Government passed new regulations.

Gait Lab Reopens to Help Kiwi Kids

The Lindsay Foundation Gait Lab at AUT North Campus has reopened after major upgrades to better support children across New Zealand.

AUT hosting prestigious conference

AUT is set to host the prestigious, annual International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Conference in Auckland next month.

A virtual vision for research

AUT hosted a workshop “Developing Virtual Reality Therapeutic Potential in Forensic Mental Health and Intellectual Disability Services in Aotearoa”.

New role to boost mental health access

AUT will be helping develop training for a new associate psychologist role to help more Kiwis access mental health and addiction support.

AUT Professor calls for NZ health reform

AUT Professor of Public Health Dr Grant Schofield has launched a petition seeking reforms of the New Zealand health system.

AUT mouthguards bring home the win

When Kelston Boys’ High School 1st XV team claimed a world title for Aotearoa in December a little bit of AUT was represented on the turf in Abu Dhabi.

New podcast: concussions in sport

AUT’s new podcast features academics and former All Blacks to demystify concussions and give insight into the risks and benefits of playing contact sports.

Climate change impacts on our health

Health and wellbeing were featured topics at COP29 this year and must be a top priority according to AUT Professor, Erica Hinckson.

Online gaming leading to gambling harm

New research from AUT’s Pacific Islands Families shows regular online gaming as a teenager is a significant predictor of gambling harm at aged 22.