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Ethnic gaps explain few Māori scientists

That few Māori study science at school is because they are more likely to be from families with lower wealth and income, an AUT Professor says.

AUT retains top 100 global ranking

AUT has retained its spot in the world’s top 100 universities in the 2023 THE Impact Rankings.

Did wokeness cancel Police Ten 7?

Police Ten 7 portrayed Māori and Pacific Islanders as more violent than police statistics show, a new study suggests.

Samoan Language Week 2023

An AUT alumna shares her language learning journey during Samoan Language Week for the University’s Pacific language video series, 2023.

AUT alumna recognised by Forbes

AUT alumna, Nu’uali’i Eteroa Tusipepa Lafaele, (Samoa), has been named in the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia List.

AUT to host Oceania basketball event

The International University Sports Federation has announced AUT will host the Oceania 3x3 Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament in July.

NZ’s gas problem

Professor of Construction Management John Tookey says NZ needs affordable alternatives before natural gas in homes can be phased out.

Sports and language revitalisation

AUT research shows that Māori and Pacific sports stars are helping revitalise vulnerable languages, with a genuine surge of language use in elite sport.

AUT academics team with music star BENEE

Kiwi musician BENEE has collaborated with AUT neuroscientists and Youthline on a new single, scientifically designed to help manage anxious feelings.

AUT academic stars in new Three TV show

Dr Elizabeth du Preez is an on-screen mentor for psychotherapist Amanda Cox in Three’s new ‘Couples Therapy NZ’ show, based on the US version.