Postgraduate and researchers news

Creating a healing environment

Katie Twisleton’s master's research looked at how graphic design could be used in a stroke ward to improve experiences of healthcare.

Research: offshore fish farms

AUT is leading a large 36-month international project to develop a technique to assess the environmental impact of offshore aquaculture.

Ancient fish bones reveal lost habitats

AUT scientists combine satellite tracking and chemical analysis to reveal ancient habitats of Hauraki Gulf snapper.

Thinking through colour

After finding problems with the designs of patient information in healthcare, student Hannah Sames looked at how painting could improve experiences.

Child and youth mortality rates

Child and Youth Mortality Review Committee co-chair Dr Alayne Mikahere-Hall says ‘a higher priority must be placed on reducing shameful statistics’.

Limiting seismic damage in new builds

Research by Dr Shahab Ramhormozian and colleagues will help protect steel-framed buildings from seismic damage.

Gender gap cut — sports club governance

Females in Kiwi sports clubs was a focus of this year's National Sport Club Survey, with some positive results, says AUT researcher Dr Mel Johnston.

Should I get vaccinated?

A view from a bioengineer working on COVID-19: Professor Steve Henry went from hesitant to believing mRNA vaccines are the way of the future.

AUT partners with Drug Free Sport NZ

Drug Free Sport NZ has announced a new research partnership with AUT to design and evaluate a world-class education programme on anti-doping.

Anxiety rising in the Kiwi workforce

Kiwi employees are worried about job security – and new findings reflect their anxiety levels.