Three universities unite to advance Pacific research
Research into the challenges and opportunities facing the Pacific Islands and their communities will flourish thanks to the uniting of the resources and expertise of three New Zealand universities.
AUT makes waves at PolyFest 2016
AUT joined in the celebrations of Auckland’s diverse island cultures at ASB PolyFest 2016.
Proud sponsor of the Cook Islands Stage, AUT played host to secondary school students competing in traditional Cook Island dance, song and speech.
AUT culinary team lending skills to Fiji fundraiser
AUT culinary graduates will be working side-by-side with some of New Zealand’s top chefs this weekend to help raise money for Fiji in the wake of Cyclone Winston.
“Focus on perspective – find that vital thread that is going to help you tell your story.” That was one of the pieces of advice from Purgatory author Rosetta Allan in the first of the talks in AUT’s Visiting Writers Programme.
Nurturing tomorrow’s World Class New Zealanders
Partnering globally successful business people with first in family university students is at the heart of a unique mentoring initiative launched by Kea and AUT on Wednesday.
ummer law job the next step for career changer
For AUT Law student Kim Beange, summer 2015/16 is less about taking a break and more about taking another step in her transformation from legal secretary to solicitor.
AUT to get New Zealand's first 100% electric bus
The viability of large electric vehicles (EVs) as replacements for current diesel buses is to be tested with a project that will see New Zealand’s first 100% electric bus on New Zealand’s roads.
MBA a momentous first qualification, after leaving school at 16
A childhood bout of rheumatic fever changed the course of Andrew Fiu’s life in almost every way. But one very positive spinoff has just happened: 35 years on Fiu has graduated with his first formal qualification, a Master of Business Administration from the AUT Business School.
Budding “hero marine biologist” takes home top science prize
It’s been a great end to the year for second year AUT marine biology student Antony Vavia, who has taken home this year’s science prize at the prestigious 2015 Prime Minister’s Pacific Youth Awards.
Congratulations to our 2015 summer graduates
Auckland University of Technology proudly congratulates the 3,838 students who received their qualifications at one of the eight ceremonies held in December. This number includes a record 53 doctoral degrees awarded, up from 49 in 2014. In the last year we have seen a dramatic increase in postgraduate equivalent full-time students (EFTS) studying at AUT, with 343 or 15% more postgraduate students than at the same time last year.