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Art and law expert Rod Thomas tells The Detail why New Zealand should keep a list of protected artworks to strengthen the country's cultural heritage.
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New professors and associate professors
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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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New AUT Professors
New Professors and Associate Professors
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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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