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New friendships forge social cohesion

Making a new friend at any time in life is an interesting process, forcing me to reflect on my own beliefs, experiences and values, writes Khylee Quince.

Lessons from the pay equity settlement

AUT research shows the impact of the soon-to-expire Pay Equity Settlement Act – for good and not so good.

A talk on fashion and sustainability

A panel discussion at Auckland Art Gallery on the future of the New Zealand fashion industry was chaired by AUT doctoral candidate Nancy Johnson-Hunt.

If she be worthy – online backlash to The Mighty Thor

The sexist and negative response from Redditors following Natalie Portman’s return to the Thor franchise raises issues within the film industry.

Breaking bias must take effort

In New Zealand, attracting women into science is a major problem. The issue is retaining and enabling them to advance at the same rate as men.

LOIMATA wins best documentary

Loimata – a film produced by AUT Communications Studies lecturer Jim Marbrook takes home ‘Best Documentary’ at the New Zealand Television Awards.

Pandemic exposes NZ’s supply chain vulnerability

The pandemic is hiking the costs of goods and services we import either for our own use or as components in our manufacturing and exporting processes.

Thesis Survivor Stories

An updated book reveals the deeply personal struggles of PhD candidates – and their practical advice for those who follow in their footsteps.

The masculine discourse of men who knit

Men who knit use language on social media that justifies their participation in the craft.

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