Communication studies news

Greater media literacy is vital

In an age of digital disinformation, dropping level 1 media studies in NZ high schools is a big mistake, says Professor Wayne Hope.

Trump's Twitter legacy

Trump’s time is up, but his Twitter legacy lives on in the global spread of QAnon conspiracy theories, writes Professor Verica Rupar.

Communication Studies 2020 Awards

Students were recognised for their outstanding accomplishments at this year's Communication Studies Awards.

Director of Pacific Media Centre retires

Professor David Robie, founding Director of the AUT Pacific Media Centre, has announced his retirement from the role.

The worlds first Islamic mindfulness app

AUT alumnus Mohd Akhtaar has created Mindful Muslim, the world’s first Islamic mindfulness app.

Interns on the front line

Trade Commissioner and Consul-General Matt Ritchie was pleased to have alumni Alex Mackenzie and Ayaka Archer in his Vancouver team when the pandemic hit.

Independent NZ media ownership booms

The 2020 JMAD Media Ownership report highlights key trends, including the impact of COVID-19 on readership, ad revenue and journalism jobs.

New Professors and Associate Professors

Nine academics have been appointed to the position of Professor, effective from 1 January 2021. 19 academics have been appointed as Associate Professors.

Professor gets horror studies editorship

The new Principal Editor of Lexington Books Horror Studies plans to expand the reach of horror into the broader landscape of popular culture.

Design & Creative Tech Postgrad Awards

The 2020 Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies Postgraduate Awards recognise the top honours, master’s and doctoral students who graduated in 2020.