Communication studies news

2022 JMAD Research Report is now live

JMAD’s annual Media Ownership Report examines the new public media entity, competition and platforms paying a fair price for news.

50 years of journalism at AUT

From steno pads and shorthand to AI in newsrooms

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.

Much Ado About Shakespeare

What role does Shakespeare play in New Zealand’s culture? Professor Barry King suggests a National Theatre could help in NZ's cultural identity crisis.

Record ranking for AUT

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

Best Director nomination for AUT alumna

Master of Communication Studies alumna Lina Tianyue Hu has been nominated in the best director category of the ‘Show Me Shorts’ short film competition.

Share the Elevator

A new podcast shines a bright light on the inequities and challenges experienced by young women of colour starting their careers in Aotearoa.

Documenting Shama

Documentary research project showcases ethnic trusts work with migrant women in the Waikato region.

Celebrity and indigenous voice

The Australian PM met with Shaquille O’Neal to enlist his support for constitutional recognition for an Indigenous voice. Some question why Shaq.