Research in social sciences and public policy

We have an active research community, with staff and postgraduate students conducting research in a wide range of academic disciplines within the social sciences.

Our goal is to contribute to the critical policy debates in New Zealand and around the world. We measure the success of our research by the various impacts that we have on the communities that we serve.

Research expertise and current research

Whether you’re interested in research collaboration or need a postgraduate supervisor, find out more about the research interests, current research and recent publications of our academic staff.

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Centre for Social Data Analytics

The Centre for Social Data Analytics designs data analytic tools for social impact, working with various public sector clients in New Zealand and overseas. Many of our postgraduate students get involved with the work of the CSDA.

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Professor Rhema Vaithianathan speaking at a lecturn in Abu Dhabi
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Unemployment looks to be getting worse
20 Aug, 2024
A model designed to give an early warning of a downturn in the economy is suggesting continued weakening in the labour market.
Professor Rhema Vaithianathan speaking at a lecturn in Abu Dhabi
Ethically leveraging data insights
21 Nov, 2022
Governments are increasingly wanting to learn how to ethically leverage data insights, Professor Rhema Vaithianathan says.
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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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School of Social Sciences and Humanities
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63 Wellesley Street East
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