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Did fees-free help widen access to uni?

New research shows fees-free did little to widen tertiary access and underscores the many barriers that can impact students well before enrolment.

AUT alumna joins London celebrations

AUT alumna and entrepreneur Natalia Herewini joined young founders in London to represent her growing food business at The King’s Trust celebrations.

Austria-NZ collab centres on research

Austria’s TU Wien (Technische Universität Wien) and AUT have signed an agreement to develop a collaboration to enable joint research and partnership.

Animating extinct megafauna

AUT’s Dr Jason Kennedy is creating scientifically credible images of extinct Sri Lankan megafauna using 3D animation.

Q&A: Māori Business Matters

How do Māori enterprises contribute to Aotearoa’s economy? Join AUT Ahorangi Professor Emerita Ella Henry to find out why Māori Business Matters.

How should NZ boost its fuel security?

Right now, New Zealand’s energy strategy is a gamble on global stability. But there are steps that could – and should – be taken, writes Olga Dodd.

Sgt Haane: research brought to life

A 2023 doctoral thesis by Dr Donna Morrison (Te Arawa) has been transformed into the script for new movie Sgt. Haane, released ahead of ANZAC Day 2026.

Celebrate Rotuma Language Week

This week marks the first in a series of 12 language weeks celebrating the rich languages of the Pacific.

Community sentences vs prison?

Offenders are more likely to retain work and earn more if they stay in the community rather than go to prison, without increased risk of new reoffending.

FTA with India – were fears justified?

In an election year, we can expect political positioning over something as significant as this deal, given the broader context, writes Rahul Sen.