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Gold medallist wins major Blue Award

The 2024 AUT Blue Awards saw Dame Lisa Carrington present her Olympic team-mate and AUT student, Tara Vaughn, with the Female Athlete of the Year Award.

Public Money Well Spent?

New research shows that public funding for news media during Covid didn’t prevent long term layoffs and has led to unintended negative consequences.  

AUT releases 2023 Pay Gaps Report

Improvements but work still needed

Fijian Language Week 2024

As part of Fijian Language Week 2024, an AUT Bachelor of Communication Studies graduate shares his language learning journey.

Can a $5 T-shirt ever be ethical?

Everyone loves a deal, but can a $5 t-shirt ever be ethical? Probably not, says Lisa McEwan, AUT senior lecturer in design for sustainability and fashion.

Concussion has massive impact on jobs

A new study highlights the impact of concussions on Kiwis’ earnings and employment; showing even a mild brain injury can lead to long-term loss of income.

Jack and Jill can teach us about the CGT

In NZ, capital gains tax debates are like zombies, constantly getting killed off and coming back to life. The debate needs a broader definition of “fair”.

Tuvalu Language Week 2024

As part of Tuvalu Language Week 2024, an AUT Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing) student shares her language learning journey.

NZ sentencing reforms: dogma or data?

The proposals ignore the fact that most of the people in the judicial system have a reduced capacity to take personal responsibility for their actions.

Māori knowledge of animals

Teachers now have new groundbreaking classroom resources on Māori knowledge of animals, and Māori concepts as they relate to animal ethics.