News in the Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies - Te Ara Auaha

Radio essential for social connections

Recent research by Dr Amber Hammill for her PhD at AUT’s School of Communication Studies, reaffirms the importance of radio as a crucial public utility.

Podcasts offer deep audience connection

The New Zealand Podcasting Summit, being held at AUT’s city campus on Saturday 13 May, showcases the breadth of podcasts being made in New Zealand.

NZ homeowners must plant more natives

To help protect Aotearoa’s plants and animals, AUT lecturer Dr Megan Burfoot wants Kiwis to plant more natives in their gardens.

We Are Still Here screens at AUT

AUT whānau involved in an award-winning film were celebrated at a special screening event at Ngā Wai o Horotiu, AUT Marae.

AI re-shapes advertising in NZ

Generative AI will have more impact on advertising creativity in New Zealand, according to new research from AUT's School of Communication Studies.

Trust in the news slips further

The latest Trust in News report shows New Zealanders' trust in news has slipped further, while news avoidance increased compared to other countries.

Today FM victim of short-term strategy

AUT radio expert Matt Mollgaard discusses the sudden shut down of Today FM.

AUT tech start-up develops breakthrough

An AUT tech spinout, has recently been granted breakthrough device designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Maritime engineers partner with Babcock

Babcock and the School of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences partnership a pipeline for NZ’s maritime engineering sector.

Peter Ellis story gets podcast treatment

The production skills of AUT lecturer Dr Lewis Tennant have shaped this summer’s hit podcast about Peter Ellis.