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World-first triple PhD joint project

3 Te Wānanga o Aotearoa staff have been awarded PhD’s in raranga (traditional Māori weaving) after joined-up study through AUT’s Ipukarea Research Centre.

The science behind health supplement NMN

AUT and EZZ Life Science, have completed the world’s first review of research into the anti-aging supplement Nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN).

Khylee Quince NZ’s 1st Māori Dean of Law

Following an international search, AUT has appointed the country’s first Dean of Law who is Māori, Associate Professor Khylee Quince.

Uni students and online learning

A new, multi-university study examines how online learning impacts those who are, arguably, at the heart of the COVID-19 education crisis: our students.

SfTI funds bio-inspired underwater robot

Dr Lorenzo Garcia has secured $200,000 of funding in the latest round of the Science for Technological Innovation National Science Challenge.

A “culture pass” to help kids, economy

COVID has cancelled many arts and cultural activities for our young people. A government-funded, credit-loaded “pass” for this cohort could help.

EEG Neurofeedback trial for chronic pain

The world’s biggest clinical trial using Electroencephalography (EEG) Neurofeedback as a therapy to manage chronic pain has been launched in New Zealand.

The changing shape of news income

AUT Senior lecturer Merja Myllylahti investigates the first decade of digital revenue payments in a new paper for Digital Journalism.

Overlooked and undervalued NZ caregivers

Front-line essential workers are rightly recognised for their service - but many community workers, who care for our most vulnerable, feel ignored.