Language and culture research

We pride ourselves on delivering ground-breaking research in all areas of language and culture. Our students and staff are involved in a range of research projects, and we have close links with research centres across AUT.

Our language and culture research includes:

  • Culture, discourse and communication
  • New Zealand sign language
  • Computer assisted language learning

EXPLORE RESEARCH

Explore our research expertise

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

Browse research expertise

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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New AUT Professors
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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.
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Record ranking for AUT
12 Oct, 2022
AUT has claimed its highest-ever place among New Zealand universities in the latest global rankings.
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The masculine discourse of men who knit
01 Mar, 2022
Men who knit use language on social media that justifies their participation in the craft.
New AUT Professors
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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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.