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New Cookbook to fund scholarship

A new cookbook featuring family recipes and stories of AUT staff and students from migrant and refugee backgrounds launched this week.

AUT ranked #1 in NZ for health subjects

AUT has climbed in the THE World University Rankings published today. The rankings by subject place AUT first in NZ for its health subjects.

Five AUT Marsden Fund grants

Five projects led by AUT researchers have been granted funding totalling $3.58 million in new research for the university, in this Marsden Fund round.

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