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Seafaring professor helps to keep Sir Peter Blake’s legacy alive

Joining a group of scientists, academics and educators and 12 outstanding young New Zealanders on the recent 13-day Young Blake Expedition to the subantarctic islands was a ‘huge privilege’ says AUT Professor of Marine Tourism Mark Orams.

BuzzShift’s Cameron Gawley to talk ‘digital disruption’ at The Project

Organisers of The Project:  Digital Disruption have announced the final four names on the speaking line-up, including American digital strategist Cameron Gawley.

AUT University scholarships encourage doctoral study

AUT’s Vice Chancellor, Derek McCormack has awarded 24 scholarships each worth $95,000 to support high calibre international and domestic doctoral candidates to complete their studies.

Authentic content key to connecting with Chinese markets via social media

In the fast changing digital media landscape authentic content and narratives are vital to branding no matter who is using it.

AUT graduates take Axis Awards by storm

AUT advertising creativity graduates picked up more awards than ever at the annual Axis Advertising Industry Awards in March, with a total of 65 Axis awards going their way.

Manukau Harbour researchers keen to hear from locals

Tourism researchers exploring the recreation and tourism potential of the Manukau Harbour want to hear from as many locals and visitors as possible about the way they use the harbour.

Japanese language network aims to reverse decline

A newly formed language teachers’ network is determined to reverse the decline in Japanese language study, says co-chair, AUT School of Language and Culture senior lecturer Dallas Nesbitt.

AUT hosts Lord Robert Winston on the South Campus

Thanks to a new relationship with Gravida: National Centre for Growth and Development, AUT University hosted a round-table discussion at the AUT South Campus with Lord Robert Winston last week.

Creative writing lecturer ‘thrilled’ to be named a 2014 Sargeson Fellow

Novelist and AUT creative writing lecturer Bianca Zander says she is “absolutely thrilled” to be awarded the 2014 Grimshaw Sargeson Fellowship, a prestigious New Zealand literary honour.

AUT University and Disney helping students live out dreams

Living and working in the USA for one of the largest companies in the world is something many AUT students dream about during their lectures, but these dreams can be turned into a reality thanks to the Disney International Work Experience Program.