Postgraduate and researchers news

Online gaming leading to gambling harm

New research from AUT’s Pacific Islands Families shows regular online gaming as a teenager is a significant predictor of gambling harm at aged 22.

1 in 7 Kiwis experience economic harm

Like other forms of family violence, economic harm affects victims’ physical and mental health, and increases housing instability and financial insecurity.

AUT Professor awarded 2024 Thomson Medal

Professor Sergei Gulyaev has been awarded the 2024 Thomson Medal by the Royal Society Te Apārangi.

NZ must adapt to the circular economy

New research examines if and how NZ food manufacturers prioritise the four circular elements of reducing, reusing, recycling and recovering.

Can NZ divest from Israeli investments?

If the NZ government were to divest from Israeli investments, what would its options be? AUT Law School’s Myra Williamson examines the issue.

Brain haemorrhage disparities across NZ

Life-threatening brain haemorrhages, a type of stroke, are more common and deadlier in rural Aotearoa than in urban areas, according to a new AUT study.

Public Money Well Spent?

New research shows that public funding for news media during Covid didn’t prevent long term layoffs and has led to unintended negative consequences.  

Concussion has massive impact on jobs

A new study highlights the impact of concussions on Kiwis’ earnings and employment; showing even a mild brain injury can lead to long-term loss of income.

Māori knowledge of animals

Teachers now have new groundbreaking classroom resources on Māori knowledge of animals, and Māori concepts as they relate to animal ethics.

AUT research receives $7m boost

AUT researchers have secured $7 million in funding through the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s Endeavour Fund.