Health sciences news

The mahi behind Māori graduates

In the midst of a global pandemic, unprecedented health sector reform and cultural change, Māori health students are still graduating.

Supporting Research Recruitment - August

Can you help our research with impact? Find out about current research at AUT and recommend projects to friends and whānau who may want to get involved.

Realigning competencies with te Tiriti

A new study examines regulated health professions’ competency documents and their compliance with te Tiriti.

AUT Pacific youth mental health study

HRC-funded study aims to improve mental health services for New Zealand’s Pacific youth.

Pacific language videos: Kiribati

It’s Kiribati Language Week in Aotearoa and episode three of this year’s AUT Pacific Language Week video series has been released.

Fulbright NZ award winners 2021

Congratulations to 2021 Fulbright New Zealand scholarship award winners, AUT staff member Jenni Tupu and AUT alumna Hariata Tai Rakena.

How body movement changes in pregnancy

New project to build a greater understanding of the changes pregnant women undergo in body size, shape and balance.

Impact of housing redevelopment on wellbeing

AUT has begun research on how urban housing redevelopment affects people’s wellbeing.

New Dean for Faculty of HES

Professor Fiona Brooks has been appointed to the position of Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean of the Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences.

AUT Pacific language video series: Samoa

To acknowledge Samoa Language Week being celebrated in Aotearoa, the second episode of this year’s AUT Pacific Language Week video series has launched.