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Debunking perceptions of safety

A collaboration between AUT’s Midwifery department, Auckland District Health Board and Birthcare led to the opening of three refurbished birthing rooms.

Striving to make algorithms fair

AUT Centre for Social Data Analytics co-director Rhema Vaithianathan spoke to science journal Nature about algorithms, bias and fairness.

Global ethics award for anti-doping work

David Howman, former WADA (World Anti Doping Agency) director and AUT adjunct professor has been conferred with the Ethics in Sports Award.

Changing names to boost job prospects

Migrants are using "more Kiwi-sounding" names to increase their chance of finding employment, says Professor of Diversity Edwina Pio.

Joining top young entrepreneurs

Computer science and business student Olaf Wrieden is heading to Melbourne in July to attend the ASES Summit.

How office design can isolate women

Open plan offices are thought to promote teamwork and discussion but women are finding them hard places to work.

AUT and PharmaCann collaborate

AUT has partnered with PharmaCann New Zealand Ltd to research the development of medicinal cannabis products in New Zealand.

AUT rises in Asia-Pacific rankings

The Times Higher Education (THE) released its Asia-Pacific University Ranking 2018. AUT has climbed 17 places on last year and is now ranked number 84.

Plain English boosts policy outcomes

Research points to benefits of using plain language and social media to connect central bank policies with the public.

What Māori men think about exercise

AUT research looks at what motivates Māori men to be physically active.