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New Professors and Associate Professors

AUT has announced the promotion to Professor of seven senior academics. A further 16 academics have been appointed as Associate Professors.

AUT number one for sport science in NZ

New rankings place AUT as New Zealand’s top university for sport science.

AUT awards Emeritus Professor

AUT has awarded Tagaloatele Professor Peggy Fairbairn-Dunlop the title of Emeritus Professor in recognition of her contributions to Pacific development iss

Minister launches sustainable blueprint

The Minister for Climate Change, the Hon James Shaw officially launched AUT’s Sustainability Roadmap on Friday 19 October.

Professor Max Abbott wins top accolade

A pioneer in mental and public health research and advocacy, Professor Max Abbott was last night announced as the recipient of AUT’s University Medal.

Showcasing Pacific history in London

Professor Tania Ka'ai represented the Pacific - and rubbed shoulders with Royalty - during the opening of the prestigious Oceania exhibition.

World Mental Health Day 2018

Youth mental health has been recognised as a priority in New Zealand, but more needs to be done says Professor Max Abbott

Five questions: Professor Kris Gledhill

We asked Professor Kris Gledhill five questions about his research ahead of his Inaugural Professorial Address.

Health innovation cuts ED admissions

Early evidence suggests that a team-based primary health care practice model can reduce emergency department admissions to hospitals.

THE rankings place AUT in NZ top three

AUT has significantly improved in global university rankings published today by the Times Higher Education.