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AUT law students research a wide range of topics as part of their doctoral or master’s degree in law.

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Auckland, New Zealand - JANUARY 07 2024: Manifestation pro Palestine freedom and stop war
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Auckland, New Zealand - JANUARY 07 2024: Manifestation pro Palestine freedom and stop war
Can NZ divest from Israeli investments?
12 Nov, 2024
If the NZ government were to divest from Israeli investments, what would its options be? AUT Law School’s Myra Williamson examines the issue.
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NZ justice system must be transformed
11 Mar, 2024
New AUT research shows a trauma-informed approach is needed to support people moving through the justice system.
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Courts change without cultural reports
16 Feb, 2024
AUT Law Professor Kris Gledhill explains how the abolition of cultural reports may change how court hearings operate – and not for the better.
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Time to transform NZ’s justice system
20 Nov, 2023
A five-year study led by AUT Law School aims to transform how our justice system supports whānau experiencing mental health distress and addiction.
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Fulbright law scholar here to learn
23 Jun, 2023
A US-based Fulbright scholar is visiting AUT Law School to understand restorative justice practices through a cultural and indigenous lens.
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African Postgraduate Research Symposium
Monday 8 Sep, 11am - 2:30pm
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Copilot Writing Lab Session: Using GenAI for highlighting research significance
Monday 8 Sep, 10am - 11:30am
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Toi o te Ora – AUT Wellbeing Research Network Launch Event
Monday 8 Sep, 2pm - 5pm
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Research Ethics Interactive
Tuesday 9 Sep, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
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Research Reels
Tuesday 9 Sep, 9:30am - 12pm
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Trinh Thi Mai (Trinh) Nguyen
Vasheesh (Josh) Bhageerutty
Gogo George Ntor
Dave Barr
Ryan Marsich
Trinh Thi Mai (Trinh) Nguyen
Great graduatesTrinh Thi Mai (Trinh) NguyenDoctor of PhilosophyWhen Trinh Thi Mai (Trinh) Nguyen came to AUT to do her PhD in law, she decided to focus on corruption in the banking sector for her doctoral research.When Trinh Thi Mai (Trinh) Nguyen came to AUT to do her PhD in law, she decided to focus on corruption in the banking sector for her doctoral research.
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Vasheesh (Josh) Bhageerutty
Great graduatesVasheesh (Josh) Bhageerutty Doctor of PhilosophyHe has always been fascinated by the intersection of technology and law, says Vasheesh (Josh) Bhageerutty who is exploring the regulation of AI trading.He has always been fascinated by the intersection of technology and law, says Vasheesh (Josh) Bhageerutty who is exploring the regulation of AI trading.
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Gogo George Ntor
Great graduatesGogo George NtorDoctor of PhilosophyHe was concerned by how slowly legal and ethical frameworks for autonomous ships were being developed, says Gogo George Ntor who is studying a PhD in law.He was concerned by how slowly legal and ethical frameworks for autonomous ships were being developed, says Gogo George Ntor who is studying a PhD in law.
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Dave Barr
Great graduatesDave BarrDoctor of PhilosophyWith a background as a construction lawyer and mediator, for Dave Barr focusing on the legal response to defective buildings was the obvious PhD topic.With a background as a construction lawyer and mediator, for Dave Barr focusing on the legal response to defective buildings was the obvious PhD topic.
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Ryan Marsich
Great graduatesRyan MarsichBarrister, Emily ChambersBachelor of Laws (Honours)
Master of LawsRyan Marsich says he was drawn to the Master of Laws because of his strong academic interest in the law and the opportunity to carry out further legal research.Ryan Marsich says he was drawn to the Master of Laws because of his strong academic interest in the law and the opportunity to carry out further legal research.
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