Health sciences news

Indigenous health: power & politics

AUT recently hosted a public conversation on indigenous health with visiting political scientist Dominic O’Sullivan.

Pacific youth at risk if mothers gamble

AUT research sheds light on the intergenerational effects of gambling among Pacific families.

Debunking perceptions of safety

A collaboration between AUT’s Midwifery department, Auckland District Health Board and Birthcare led to the opening of three refurbished birthing rooms.

AUT and PharmaCann collaborate

AUT has partnered with PharmaCann New Zealand Ltd to research the development of medicinal cannabis products in New Zealand.

What Māori men think about exercise

AUT research looks at what motivates Māori men to be physically active.

Students praised for quick response

Paramedicine students Joyce Giheno and Annie Nuualitiitia were ‘first on the scene’ at a car vs bus crash in Papatoetoe recently.

Microsoft takes AUT student across globe

Second-year Bachelor of Health Science student Jackie Chan is travelling across the globe as a Microsoft Student Partner.

Disparity in chronic pain services

AUT research highlights ethnic disparities in attendance at New Zealand's chronic pain services.

AUT alumnus awarded bravery medal

Paramedicine alumnus Andrew Roy was one of ten citizens awarded a Royal Humane Society of New Zealand silver medal for bravery.

New clinic delivers vital support

AUT has launched a new psychotherapy clinic dedicated to improving the mental and emotional wellbeing of children and their families.