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Scientists dissect squid named by alum

For his PhD, AUT alumnus Dr Jesse Kelly described and named a rare genus of deep-sea squid; a specimen of which was recently dissected by NZ scientists.

World Brain Day 2020

New Zealand’s most cited scientist features in a series of interviews with global experts for World Brain Day.

Assisted dying referendum

NZ’s law lacks necessary detail to make a fully informed decision, says Dr Rhona Winnington.

$1.29m for ‘clean energy’ project

AUT is set to receive $1.29 million from the latest round of funding from the Government's New Zealand Upgrade Programme.

Switching farm animals for crops?

Climate Explained: What if we took all farm animals off the land and planted crops and trees instead? Professor Sebastian Leuzinger investigates.

Green Impact Australasian awards

Annie McKillop, Staff Development ＆ Engagement Co-ordinator at AUT Library, has been named Staff Champion in the Green Impact Australasian awards.

Diversity lacking in sports management

Researchers are calling for the cultural and ethnic diversity of athletes to be reflected in management and governance roles of all sporting codes.

How will court deal with ChCh killer?

Tensions are high as the sentencing of the ChCh gunman approaches. His decision to defend himself fuels the case, says Law Professor Kris Gledhill.

A new way of research storytelling

Vivian is a graphic novel about the intersections between gender and palliative care.

Can social media help combat racism?

Dr Angelique Nairn examined how people reacted to anti-racism messages posted to social media as part of the first 'Give Nothing to Racism' campaign.