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Q&A: Squid Matters

AUT Professor Kat Bolstad discusses deep-sea squid, their place in ocean ecosystems, the differences between giant and colossal squid and more.

Dramatic impact of Hunga volcano

The most explosive eruption of the last century – the 2022 Hunga volcano near Tonga - caused massive changes to the ocean floor.

Ship anchors leave lasting mark on the seafloor

The impact on the seafloor from the anchoring of cruise ships and big cargo vessels is similar to the destruction from bottom trawling.

Helping solve kauri dieback disease

How soil microbes shape kauri health, influence dieback disease, and offer clues to protecting one of Aotearoa’s great taonga.

AI could be NZ’s competitive advantage

Tech leader and alumnus discusses the geopolitics of AI at AUT.

Can Wegovy help NZ's obesity crisis?

Wegovy has drawn much media attention - but its popularity raises questions about next-generation drugs and what they mean for a worsening obesity crisis.

Third year running for AUT NASA interns

Laura Franssen is about to head to NASA, the third AUT student to have been awarded a 3-month internship at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

Boost for AUT immunology research

Improved health outcomes for Māori and Pacific people will result from a major boost to AUT’s immunology research expertise.

Eel symposium goes swimmingly at AUT

A recent two-day gathering of eel (tuna) enthusiasts at AUT attracted dozens of local and international experts.

AUT Marsden and Mana Tūāpapa success

AUT academics have been recognised in 2025’s Marsden Fund and Mana Tūāpapa Future Leader Fellowships.