Postgraduate and researchers news

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.

Atawhai shifts family violence response

An AUT-led project recently published its findings that aims to transform thinking and outcomes in health care responsiveness to family violence.

AUT student Axl Rogers heads to NASA

He’s been a cleaner, mowed lawns and worked as a builder, but now Axl Rogers is close to completing a PhD in astrophysics and is jetting off to NASA.

NZ largest podcast study: Podcast Summit

At the upcoming NZ Podcasting Summit on May 11, Lewis Tennant will share his new research-the most comprehensive study of Aotearoa's podcast landscape yet.

Recycled glass for road construction

AUT researchers find a more sustainable way of stabilising roads - replacing cement with waste glass that would otherwise go to landfill.

AUT algorithm predicts unlikely NFL pick

An algorithm developed by an AUT economics professor is predicting an unlikely pick for the forthcoming National Football League (NFL) draft.

Pregnant runners' pain varies

A new study has found key differences in the pain of pregnant runners, depending on whether they’ve previously had children.

NZ kids love arts, culture, recreation

A report by AUT’s Dr Rebecca Evans found 97% of 12-year-olds participate in some kind of extracurricular activity.

Trust in news declines rapidly in 2024

The latest Trust in News report shows a rapid decline in trust in 2024, despite high interest in news.

Earthquake innovations tested in China

Earthquake innovations by AUT Associate Professor Shahab Ramhormozian and collaborators were tested on one of the world’s largest shake tables.