Alumni news

AUT Council elects new Chancellor

Auckland University of Technology has a new Chancellor, Rob Campbell CNZM, who has been elected by the University’s Council.

Hospitality professor heads top journal

One of the world’s top journals in the field of hospitality and tourism has a new executive editor – AUT's Professor Peter Kim.

AUT alumnus wins major artist residency

AUT visual arts alumnus Kalisolaite 'Uhila has been awarded the Art Foundation’s prestigious $100,000 Harriet Friedlander Residency.

Passion for entrepreneurship and design

Alumnus Sam Gray shares with us how his passion for entrepreneurship and design led him to become the CEO and founder for two companies.

2021 NZ Sustainability survey launches

Eligible participants are invited to complete the second annual survey on NZ's sustainability profession.

Communication Studies 2020 Awards

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

Te Ruānuku: The Alchemist in te reo

The Alchemist is now available to read in te reo Māori as Te Ruānuku, thanks to AUT te reo Lecturer Hēmi Kelly.

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.

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.