Alumni news

AUT launches new advertising campaign

AUT graduates are telling the story in their own words of how their AUT experience inspired them and shaped their lives and futures.

Interpreting at a terrorist's hearing

In the middle of the action at the Christchurch mosques terrorist’s sentencing will be AUT alumnus, and language interpreter, Dr Mustafa Derbashi.

Former refugee now Ivy League student

AUT alumnus Guled Mire says his new Fulbright NZ scholarship to study at an Ivy League university sends a strong message to other refugee kids.

Scientists dissect squid named by alum

For his PhD, AUT alumnus Dr Jesse Kelly described and named a rare genus of deep-sea squid; a specimen of which was recently dissected by NZ scientists.

A new way of research storytelling

Vivian is a graphic novel about the intersections between gender and palliative care.

Fathers, let’s think of the kids

Spending quality time with our children and being involved in their lives will help them through these uncertain times.

Design Through a Pasifika Lens

Using his Samoan heritage, one recent AUT graduate has found his drive to make the intangible come to life.

The economics during lockdown

One of the most entrenched existing biases in economic practice was highlighted and magnified by the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown in Aotearoa.

Bridge the Gap: Alumnus hosts Techweek event

AUT alumnus Erik Bast is co-hosting Bridge the Gap: Identifying Value Drivers and Accelerating Strategy Execution, at Techweek 2020.

Turning the lens on Māori journalism

What is Māori-language news journalism? It’s not exactly like its mainstream, English-language cousin.