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Four-day work week could boost economy

COVID-19 reignites debate about the merits of a four-day work week. Professor Jarrod Haar’s new research suggests it’s time for change.

HRC grants for four AUT researchers

Dr Radilaite Cammock is one of four AUT researchers who recently received a prestigious Health Research Council grant to support their work.

Pacific language videos: Samoa

The second episode in the AUT Pacific language video series – ‘Adapting to a changing world, shaping resilient futures’ – has been released.

Professor helps on Covid testing

AUT’s Professor Fabrice Merien has been seconded to assist Roche Diagnostics New Zealand increase capacity for COVID-19 testing in New Zealand.

Review staff levels in rest homes

Policymakers, funders and aged care providers must admit that quality care in rest homes requires more staff and more time. Katherine Ravenswood explains.

COVID-19 turns retail therapy to anxiety

From retail therapy to retail anxiety: keeping customers calm will be key to carrying on post COVID-19. Our marketing experts examine the issue.

How our language helped contain COVID-19

NZ contained COVID-19. Direct and kind words on signage helped, writes Dr Nelly Martin-Anatias.

Who leads better - Women or men?

Does gender influence how good a leader you are? Does it matter if you’re a male employee working for a female leader? Professor Jarrod Haar finds out.

AUT offers medicinal cannabis course

AUT is the first university in New Zealand to offer a comprehensive postgraduate paper on medicinal cannabis from semester 2 (starting July 20).

NZ’s COVID-19 budget and climate change

New Zealand's COVID-19 budget delivers on one crisis, but largely leaves climate change for another day, writes Dr David Hall.