Postgraduate and researchers news

Can meditation affect social media use?

Mindfulness is known to alter our behaviours and responses in the real world, but can it also shape how we use social media? A new study investigates.

AI affecting diverse creative sectors

RNZ’s Mediawatch’s round up of the AI + Communications Symposium highlights the myriad ways AI will affect the creative sector.

Global accolades, impact for marketers

A paper co-authored by two AUT Marketing experts has become the most cited article for 2022 in a renowned journal.

Public support for heritage buildings

A survey by AUT engineering academic Dr Esther Aigwi finds public support for restoration of some heritage buildings in Invercargill

A world first for AUT

AUT has launched a new Rainbow research e-portal – the first collection of its type in the world.

Buy Now Pay Later should be seen as debt

While people are essentially borrowing to pay for items, the delayed payment option is viewed differently from other debts by both users and under the law.

Funding for stroke digital tool trial

She’s already been a part of the team to win the Prime Minister’s Science Prize and now Dr Rita Krishnamurthi has more reasons to celebrate.

Time to address NZ’s ethnic pay gap

We’ve made some progress with addressing the gender pay gap; now, it’s time to act on the ethnic pay gap, says Management Professor Katherine Ravenswood.

Are you making a meal out of research?

That’s the question a new workbook created by the Good Health Design team at AUT hopes to help answer.

Sports events could boost staff morale

Associate Professor Barbara Myers says employers could consider major sporting events as an opportunity for team building.