Postgraduate and researchers news

Technology to reduce spread of COVID-19

AUT researchers have secured funding to produce a prototype of a new humidifier aiming to reduce the spread of viruses like COVID-19 in hospital settings.

$10k climate and Covid-19 grant

EJN will partner with AUT Pacific Media Centre on a $10k “climate and covid project to help improve environmental reporting in the Pacific region.

Study - Non-crop vegetation helps farms

Non-productive vegetation on farms can increase ecosystem services such as decomposition and nitrogen mineralisation, according to a recent study.

AUT research guides Blue Economy project

AUT has commenced work on five studies which will guide international research on using the ocean for aquaculture and energy production.

Role of sustainability experts explored

AUT participated in a collaborative research project delving into the rapidly evolving roles of sustainability professionals in NZ organisations.

Digital contact tracing for COVID-19

Digital contact tracing solutions for COVID-19 must offer exceptional speed and achieve high take-up rates to be useful, a working paper has found.

Good leadership in uncertain times

Uncertain times require agility and the courage to pivot fast and make bold decisions quickly with imperfect information, writes Kate Kearins.

Lessons From NZ’s Bubbles For The World

Initial findings into how New Zealanders did under lockdown can now help inform policy makers around the globe fighting COVID-19.

Four-day work week could boost economy

COVID-19 reignites debate about the merits of a four-day work week. Professor Jarrod Haar’s new research suggests it’s time for change.

HRC grants for four AUT researchers

Dr Radilaite Cammock is one of four AUT researchers who recently received a prestigious Health Research Council grant to support their work.