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Why does art and design matter?

Simply put, the role of artists and designers is to make the world a better place, writes Dr Andrew Withell, Head of Art and Design at AUT.

The economics during lockdown

One of the most entrenched existing biases in economic practice was highlighted and magnified by the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown in Aotearoa.

AUT study prompts new rugby role

Former All Black Eroni Clarke is NZ Rugby's first Pasifika Engagement Manager on referral of AUT’s Sport Performance Research Institute NZ (SPRINZ).

Bridge the Gap: Alumnus hosts Techweek event

AUT alumnus Erik Bast is co-hosting Bridge the Gap: Identifying Value Drivers and Accelerating Strategy Execution, at Techweek 2020.

Will “life” be “whole life” for gunman?

The judge will consider a number of factors when sentencing the man who killed 51 in the ChCh mosque attacks, writes Law Professor Kris Gledhill.

Smart toys exposing kids to risk

Postgraduate student Nicole Girvan was concerned the growing prevalence of smart toys was putting Kiwi kids at risk.

Researcher appointed to global network

Dr Stuart Weston has been appointed to the International VLBI Service (IVS), a global network of radio telescopes.

Terms of Reference for Review Announced

Read more about the review and how to participate

HRC grants for three AUT researchers

AUT researchers working on stroke, exercise science and traumatic brain injury research have received Health Research Council grants.

Getting students online during lockdown

Read our first Techweek blog about digital equity and helping our students study online with free devices during the lockdown.