Health sciences news

New professors and associate professors

AUT is delighted to announce the promotion of 15 of its academics to the position of Professor and 30 to Associate Professor.

Marsden Fund success for AUT

The Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences had two grants approved with total funding of $1.6 million in the 2022 round of Marsden funding.

AUT expert awarded Liley Medal

Professor Valery Feigin has been recognised for his role as lead author of the most comprehensive study of the world’s stroke burden and its risk factors.

Record ranking for AUT

AUT has claimed its highest-ever place among New Zealand universities in the latest global rankings.

Depression in Pacific adolescents

A new study uses network analysis to demonstrate how connectedness with family, friends, and school can prevent depression in Pacific adolescents.

Treating the stigma of chronic pain

AUT researchers found that people will conceal their chronic pain to avoid ‘being seen as drug-seeking, lazy, or mentally unstable’.

Over 10 million sought help for gambling

A systematic review, published in the scientific journal Addiction, has found that globally one in every 400 adults has sought help for gambling problems.

Meet our staff: Sandra Thaggard

A senior lecturer in nursing, Dr Sandra Thaggard is interested in the management of diabetes, violence & abuse, and mental health issues in Pacific people.

AUT provides expertise in equity

Associate Professor Jacquie Kidd is the Equity Lead on a five-year HRC funded project exploring accessible interventions for osteoarthritis.

Assisted dying and nursing care

AUT-led research highlights the need to support nurses, procedurally and psychologically, as they increasingly encounter assisted dying.