Alumni news

Cook Islands Māori Language Week 2024

To mark Cook Islands Māori Language Week 2024, AUT alumnus Chrismange Elikana describes the importance of being grounded in the language of his homelands.

AUT appoints five Professor Emeriti

Vice-Chancellor Professor Damon Salesa, on behalf of the AUT Council, has awarded the honorary title of Professor Emeritus to five professors.

Why anti-gang patch policies backfire

Despite the connection between institutional harm and gang membership, the government seems unlikely to soften its “get tough on crime” policies.

Having faith in spirituality at work

Professor Kate Kearins reflects on how spirituality, in all its diverse cultural, religious, and non-religious dimensions, can foster unity at work.

Is Deadpool & Wolverine the hit needed?

Deadpool and Wolverine is entertaining but it likely won't cure our superhero fatigue, writes Professor Lorna Piatti-Farnell.

PM opens AUT’s newest building

AUT’s newest building, Tukutuku, was officially opened today by the Prime Minister, the Rt Hon. Christopher Luxon.

Enhancing education for young Samoans

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

Student represents Samoa at Paris 2024

AUT Sport and Recreation student, Kaiya Brown, is set to represent Samoa at Paris 2024.

Culinary delight at the Winter Series

Unwrap the chocolate and break out the mead, AUT’s Culinary Arts and Gastronomy Winter Series is back to warm you up with all things food in 2024.

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.