Postgraduate and researchers news

The future of NZ’s marine environment

Two AUT researchers, Dr Rebecca Jarvis and Dr Tim Young, surveyed New Zealand’s marine scientists to discover the key areas where more research is needed.

Pacific youth gambling begins at home

New report funded by the Ministry of Health reveals that gambling among Pacific youth is a social activity that mostly takes place with family and friends.

Inequality in access to life-saving AEDs

A study by AUT and St John highlights a worrying discrepancy in the placement of life-saving AEDs (automated external defibrillators) in New Zealand.

AUT launches TBI Network

The network aims to bridge the gap between research, clinical care and public policy in the prevention and treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).

AUT joins Australian research programme to utilise ocean resources

AUT has joined 45 national and international partners on a 10-year research programme on ways to utilise the ocean for aquaculture and energy production.

Driven to discover new treatments

Breast cancer research is close to her heart, says Khine Thida was awarded a $96,000 scholarship by the Cancer Research Trust New Zealand to pursue a PhD.

AUT professor joins Stroke Central

Stroke Central has appointed Professor Valery Feigin to its board of governors as Honorary Medical Doctor.

62% increase in AUT researchers

Growing expertise to help New Zealand and the world

Social interaction impaired by mild-TBI

AUT research shows that even a mild brain injury can impair social cognition, which may cause difficulties in communication, relationships and employment.

Scrutiny of largest pay rise for women

Research by AUT’s New Zealand Work Research Institute and the Human Rights Commission has for the first time revealed the challenges and advantages of New