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Researching advanced medicinal cannabis

AUT and Helius Therapeutics have partnered on the research and development of advanced medicinal cannabis products.

Year 11 students try AUT research

Year 11 students flex their research muscles at AUT on real-life problem of climate change impacting aquaculture under Prof. Andrea Alfaro’s leadership.

Moana view in Ars Electronica Festival

AUT academics will host Moana Digitalities as part of the 2021 Ars Electronica Festival.

AUT experts solves All Blacks red card

AUT sport scientists pivotal in red card dismissal for All Black.

US case shows key role of native rights

The recent White Earth wild rice case reflects growing awareness that indigenous knowledge and systems are vital in the work to offset climate challenges.

Government reports on NZ’s happiness

Thanks to AUT research, Statistics NZ now recognises that “happiness” is a key indicator of how COVID-19 is impacting our country.

Meet the 2021 X Challenge Finalists

Read about the eight finalists who will be battling to win $20,000 of cash and prizes in AUT's entrepreneurship competition.

Changing weather heightens stroke risk

New data from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study shows that low ambient temperature is an increasing stroke risk factor around the world.

Supporting our students during lockdown

Find out how we’re supporting students - from financial support and wellbeing programmes to those who have innocently contracted COVID-19.

Could NZ have prevented terror attack?

Criminal law, mental health law and immigration law can all be used to detain people considered dangerous, writes Professor Kris Gledhill.