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Mānawatia a Matariki 2023 at AUT

The rising of Matariki heralds the start of the Māori new year - and celebrations are planned for across our university.

Holograms and AI reinvigorating music

Does digitally enhanced musical performance meet fan expectations? AUT Researchers investigate fans’ responses to ABBAtars.

AUT Research Highlights Heroic Surfers

AUT research has found surfers are one of our beaches most effective lifesavers, saving 1,274 people last year alone.

Southland media feature AUT alumna

AUT alumna and Coastal Restoration Trust science award winner, Cassie Newman discussed her erosion research with the Southland Times and Southland Express.

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.