Alumni news

MBIE Science Whitinga Fellowships

Three early career researchers in the faculty of Design and Creative Technologies have been awarded MBIE Science Whitinga Fellowships.

Youth voices at APEC

New Zealand will host the international Voices of the Future youth conference as part of APEC this year.

Renowned restaurateur honoured by AUT

Veteran chef and restaurateur Tony Astle has received one of AUT’s highest honours, a Seddon Honorary Fellowship.

Pikihuia shortlist includes AUT writer

Congratulations to Communications Studies lecturer Dr Atakohu Middleton, who has been shortlisted in the Pikihuia Awards for her short story Wairua.

AUT funding helps Kiwis talk about money

Newly funded research from AUT aims to tackle financial abuse by helping Kiwis feel comfortable and talk constructively about money with their loved ones.

Impact of housing redevelopment on wellbeing

AUT has begun research on how urban housing redevelopment affects people’s wellbeing.

AUT’s Vice-Chancellor to retire in 2022

AUT’s Vice-Chancellor to retire in 2022 after eighteen years of service. Students and research with impact hallmarks of Derek McCormack’s leadership.

New Dean for Faculty of HES

Professor Fiona Brooks has been appointed to the position of Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean of the Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences.

Eat and Chat with Alumni

Over 200 students came along to ‘Eat and Chat with Alumni’, which connected students with 25 graduates from all faculties and a range of industries.

How to decolonise a mind

What do we mean when we talk about decolonising one’s mind? Dr Atakohu Middleton explains what it means and gives her top tips.