Postgraduate and researchers news

AUT research receives $7m boost

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

Would a Universal Basic Income work?

A new US study gives insights into what might be expected if the UBI becomes a reality – and the findings may surprise, writes NZPRI’s Alexander Plum.

AUT innovators named as finalists in KiwiNet Awards

Two AUT innovators whose research and entrepreneurship are on a path to disrupt the global surfactant industry have been named finalists in...

How to make NZ banking more competitive

If the government wants to address bank profitability, it needs to enable and encourage people to change banks. So, how can this be achieved?

Unemployment looks to be getting worse

A model designed to give an early warning of a downturn in the economy is suggesting continued weakening in the labour market.

Concussion research offers new insights

New research could revolutionise the understanding of concussions and mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI), including brain inflammation and recovery.

New research shows pay gaps by industry

New AUT research shows gender and ethnic pay gaps at the industry level in New Zealand for the first time – and the findings are sobering.

Algorithm predicts Olympic Sevens' win

Who will take home medals in Paris this year? Professor Niven Winchester’s sports algorithm makes informed predictions about the medal tally.

Enhancing education for young Samoans

Research led by AUT academics shows how to enhance early childhood education for Samoan pepe meamea (infants and toddlers).

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.