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Just one bin of rubbish a year

Dr Stephen Archer from the School of Science talks about his journey of reducing waste in his household from two rubbish bags a week to two bags a year.

Student chefs cook for the homeless

Hospitality students working in AUT’s commercial kitchen are preparing high-quality food for the homeless.

International students – an opportunity

NZ’s reputation as clean, green and relatively safe from COVID will make it even more desirable as a study destination for overseas students.

$10k climate and Covid-19 grant

EJN will partner with AUT Pacific Media Centre on a $10k “climate and covid project to help improve environmental reporting in the Pacific region.

Study - Non-crop vegetation helps farms

Non-productive vegetation on farms can increase ecosystem services such as decomposition and nitrogen mineralisation, according to a recent study.

Civilisation and imagined futures

Professor Charles Walker has reflected on the challenge of educating for imagined futures in light of COVID-19 and NZ’s own experience of lock down.

What’s the purpose of business, anyway

By sacking staff and closing stores, big businesses like The Warehouse could hurt their long-term interests, writes the Business School’s Jonathan Baker.

AUT research guides Blue Economy project

AUT has commenced work on five studies which will guide international research on using the ocean for aquaculture and energy production.

Role of sustainability experts explored

AUT participated in a collaborative research project delving into the rapidly evolving roles of sustainability professionals in NZ organisations.

Getting more kids into STEM is crucial

Dr Mahsa Mohaghegh, Director of Women in STEM at AUT says now more than ever getting and maintaining children’s interest in STEM is vital.