Postgraduate and researchers news

2023 NZ sustainability survey launches

The annual Insights on NZ’s Sustainability Professionals survey opens today and as a survey partner, AUT is inviting eligible participants to take part.

Antarctic summer for AUT academics

Professor Barbara Bollard and remote sensing technician Ashray Doshi are using drones to map ancient moss beds in the Casey region.

Government grant for shapeshifting tech

The grant funds research by Dr Yifan Lv and Professor Sarat Singamneni into 3D-printed shapeshifting antennas for 6G wireless transmission.

The power of emotion in tweets

Crocodile tweets or genuine empathy? New AUT research examines the authenticity of emotive tweets made by Kiwi companies during the global pandemic.

AUT Ventures awarded funding

AUT Ventures has been awarded commercialisation funding for its green surfactant technology.

HRC career development awards

Seven AUT research projects have received funding in the Health Research Council’s (HRC) annual Career Development Awards.

What makes a treasure, a treasure?

Art and law expert Rod Thomas tells The Detail why New Zealand should keep a list of protected artworks to strengthen the country's cultural heritage.

Ethically leveraging data insights

Governments are increasingly wanting to learn how to ethically leverage data insights, Professor Rhema Vaithianathan says.

Lesley Ferkins honoured by SMAANZ

Professor Lesley Ferkins has been named the Sport Management Association of Australia and New Zealand (SMAANZ) Distinguished Service Award winner.

New professors and associate professors

AUT is delighted to announce the promotion of 15 of its academics to the position of Professor and 30 to Associate Professor.