Disobedient thinking key to New Zealand's global success says World Class New Zealander
New Zealanders are disobedient thinkers who simply will not accept the norm and always ask “why”, believes Geraldine McBride, winner of the AUT University sponsored ICT category at the 2013 World Class New Zealand awards.
AUT the new Auckland home for the Rialto 48Hours Filmmaking Contest
The countdown to the Rialto Channel 48Hours Filmmaking Contest is on, and the Auckland leg of the national competition will now call the AUT Sir Paul Reeves Building home.
Manukau Professor elected President of P.A.C.I.F.I.C.A
P.A.C.I.F.I.C.A, which has branches throughout the country from Whangarei to Invercargill, is an NGO dedicated to the representation and support of Pacific women living in New Zealand.
Prime Minister Opens AUT’s Sir Paul Reeves Building
The new building houses the latest in learning and teaching environments. Learning outside the classroom is becoming a more significant part of education. Students go to university, not just to acquire knowledge, but to apply and communicate it. The Sir Paul Reeves Building provides spaces that facilitate collaboration outside the classroom.
Ground-breaking moment at AUT Millennium
Minister of Sport Murray McCully said last Wednesday was a very important day for the Government at the official commencement of construction of the National Aquatic Centre at AUT Millennium.
AUT Business School is now inviting entries for the 2013 AUT Excellence in Business Support Awards.
The AUT Excellence in Business Support Awards recognise and celebrate organisations and individuals that deliver quality products and services to help small, medium and large businesses maximise their potential.
Remote work: major study launched
The traditional concept of office workers stuck at desks all day is changing.
An increasing number of workplaces are allowing employees to work remotely (teleworking) but very little is known about the practice in Australasia. A new project involving AUT researchers aims to learn more.
Children sitting attentively listening to the teacher could be a thing of the past if research from AUT proves beneficial. While the students will still be listening to the teacher, they may be standing rather than sitting.
AUT fashion graduates take on the world
Eight AUT Bachelor of Design (fashion) graduates have been named as finalists in the iD International Emerging Designers Awards.
Sara Andrews, Petra Benton, Charlotte Cho, Sohong Lim, Monique Lynch, Richard McCoy, Fraser Mildon and Bay Rawlinson all completed their studies with AUT in 2012 and have been named as finalists in the awards.
AUT student proud to be a chef
AUT University student Jonny Bell is Proud to be a Chef, in more ways than one, and in one month's time he will prove it again.
Bell, who is studying a Diploma in Culinary Arts in AUT’s School of Hospitality and Tourism, won the opportunity to cook in Melbourne in February this year, thanks to his delicious dish in the Fonterra Proud to be a Chef competition.