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Our research informs the global academic community, but it is also focused on developing practical research outcomes: it aims to improve the hospitality and tourism industry.

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Dr David Williamson standing in a commercial kitchens with chefs busy making food behind him.

New professors and associate professors

17 Nov, 2022

AUT is delighted to announce the promotion of 15 of its academics to the position of Professor and 30 to Associate Professor.

Record ranking for AUT

12 Oct, 2022

AUT has claimed its highest-ever place among New Zealand universities in the latest global rankings.

Guiding tourism in the Pacific Islands

25 Aug, 2022

With visitors now returning to the Pacific Islands, AUT is helping destinations make better decisions on building back.

Voices from hospitality's front line

08 Apr, 2022

New AUT research looks at workplace practices in the hospitality industry and gives recommendations to improve working conditions.

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.

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Great graduatesMihir BhargavaMaster of International Hospitality ManagementSustainability in restaurants should be a need, not a luxury, says Mihir Bhargava who came to AUT as an international student from India to study hospitality.Sustainability in restaurants should be a need, not a luxury, says Mihir Bhargava who came to AUT as an international student from India to study a Master of International Hospitality Management. Mihir’s master’s degree research was supervised by Dr Ben Nemeschansky from AUT’s School of Hospitality and Tourism.

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Great graduatesPattamol KanjanakanDoctor of PhilosophyHer research is about employee empowerment, says Pattamol Kanjanakan who came to AUT as an international student from Thailand to study a PhD in hospitality.Her PhD research is about employee empowerment, says Pattamol Kanjanakan who came to AUT as an international student from Thailand to study a Doctor of Philosophy in hospitality management. She has long had a passion for hospitality, says Pattamol who plans to return to her role as a lecturer at Khon Kaen University – International College in Thailand once she completed her PhD.

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Great graduatesVan-Tin DoanDoctor of PhilosophyFor his PhD in hospitality, AUT doctoral student Van-Tin Doan is investigating the job performance of employees with disabilities in the food service industry.For his PhD in hospitality, AUT doctoral student Van-Tin Doan is investigating the job performance of employees with disabilities in the food service industry.

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Great graduatesLaura UpsonDoctor of Philosophy
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Bachelor of International Tourism ManagementWhen Laura Upson came to AUT, she already had a background in travel and tourism but wanted to take her understanding further with AUT’s tourism programmes.When Laura Upson came to AUT, she already had a background in travel and tourism but wanted to take her understanding further with AUT’s tourism programmes.

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Great graduatesSophie HaydenMaster of International Tourism Management
Graduate Diploma in International Tourism ManagementNew Zealand is famous for its beaches, but how easy is it for Kiwis with a disability to access them? That’s the interesting topic Sophie Hayden is exploring.New Zealand is famous for its beaches, but how easy is it for Kiwis with a disability to access such an important part of New Zealand culture? That’s the interesting topic Sophie Hayden is exploring for her Master of International Tourism Management. Sophie’s master’s degree research is supervised by Professor Alison McIntosh and Dr Brielle Gillovic from AUT’s School of Hospitality and Tourism.

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