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PUNCH: a new film by AUT Welby Ings

The New Zealand Film Commission recently approved production finance for AUT Professor Welby Ings’ feature film PUNCH.

AUT grad named international finalist

AUT Fashion Design graduate Imuy Teav is one of the finalists for the 2020 iD International Emerging Designer Awards.

MBA students undertake virtual exchange

In an AUT first, two of our MBA students embarked on a virtual international exchange programme.

Employment for students after COVID-19

Nanogirl Lab, Eat My Lunch and Snap Rentals were just a few of the employers who inspired students during our online Employability Matters Week.

A ‘new normal’ for Pacific Tourism

Amidst the global impact of COVID-19, the time is now for the Pacific Islands to re-think and re-shape tourism, writes Professor Simon Milne.

Market leading energy rating for AUT

An AUT building has been awarded 5 out of 6 stars for the NABERSNZ Energy Rating putting it amongst some of the most energy efficient buildings in NZ.

Sustainability post COVID-19

During lockdown we have seen many environmental and social benefits. How do we sustain some of these benefits beyond the lockdown?

Helmets, head injuries and horse power

A new study of equestrian concussion shows that the basic function of riding helmets is misunderstood.

The bumpy road ahead for ECE teachers

For early childhood teachers the $151m ‘pay bump’ is a long time coming – and it’s not the only bump they need, writes Associate Professor Andrew Gibbons.

Crisis, disintegration and hope

Professor Wayne Hope from AUT’s School of Communications Studies says only urgent intervention can save New Zealand’s media.