High school students and parents news

School-based healthcare a must for NZ

Though NZ’s school achievement is a big focus right now, what’s missing from the discussion is the impact health has on learning and academic achievement.

Paris-bound Olympic athletes

AUT very proud of alumni and student selected for the New Zealand Team at Paris 2024.

Enter the Woo-Lace

Sneakerhead and AUT Bachelor of Design student Jacob Smith has developed a biodegradable shoelace using strong New Zealand wool.

Could AI create less trustworthy news?

A new study suggests that generative AI could return false or misleading information, causing significant implications for the news industry.

Can smells influence what you buy?

Using scent strategies to nudge consumers toward more wholesome food options is an under-explored opportunity to improve public health outcomes.

Three AUT tauira behind Matariki art

The free Matariki art resource pack for 2024, commissioned by Pou Māori at AUT, was created by three School of Art & Design tauira.

Proposed law could hurt good tenants

Housing security for NZ’s 1.7 million renters could be at risk if an amendment bill becomes law, particularly if “no-cause” evictions return.

Taking on Australia’s best young chefs

Emily Morgan is off to the final of the Nestlé Golden Chef’s Hat competition in September.

AUT’s newest building blessed and named

Tukutuku, at around 9000m2, is the largest development at the University’s North Campus and will accommodate around 2000 students and 200 staff.

Standardised testing in NZ schools

What do education academics have to say about the proposal to introduce "checkpoint" tests at the country's primary and secondary schools?