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Maori Expo political debate heats up

Maori Expo political debate heats up

10 May, 2011

With the politicians announced for the AUT Māori Expo 2011 debate there is no doubt it is an event not to be missed.

AUT radio astronomy makes finals of World Summit Award

AUT radio astronomy makes finals of World Summit Award

Engineering, computer and mathematical sciences
06 Apr, 2011

AUT University has made it to the finals of the World Summit Award for its work in radio astronomy.

AUT National Creative Writing Competition winners announced

AUT National Creative Writing Competition winners announced

Social sciences and public policy
06 Apr, 2011

Two of New Zealand’s most well known writers have judged the AUT New Zealand Creative Writing Competition and say they’ve unearthed some brilliant talent.

Facebook headhunts AUT alum

Facebook headhunts AUT alum

31 Mar, 2011

New Zealander and AUT alumni Mark D'Arcy has been head-hunted by Facebook to be its director of global creative solutions.

NZ unis must make room for Pasifika models

NZ unis must make room for Pasifika models

Education
25 Mar, 2011

Universities have been challenged to “change their ways” if Pasifika and other minority cultures are going to achieve their potential, says New Zealand’s first professor of Pacific studies.

Japan earthquake and tsunami

Japan earthquake and tsunami

15 Mar, 2011

AUT University has offered support to AUT students and staff affected by the Japan earthquake and subsequent tsunami.

International book award for NZTRI member

International book award for NZTRI member

Hospitality, tourism and events
11 Mar, 2011

In a first for New Zealand publishing, Me’a Kai: The Food and Flavours of the South Pacific has been named the Best Cookbook in the World for 2010 at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards.

AUT University support for displaced students

AUT University support for displaced students

03 Mar, 2011

AUT University has been responding to enquiries from Christchurch students who need to consider their options following the Canterbury earthquake.

New Piko cafe now open

New Piko cafe now open

02 Mar, 2011

Next time you need a coffee, think Piko.

In fact if you need breakfast lunch or dinner, try Piko. AUT’s popular restaurant has reopened this year as a brasserie and café, so you can now stop by for brunch or a casual coffee and a counter-top cake or treat.

The impact of privatisation

The impact of privatisation

Social sciences and public policy
10 Feb, 2011

If you're worried about privatisation and the government selling off assets then David Hall's free presentation at AUT's Institute of Public Policy (IPP) is for you.

Hall, from Greenwich University in the UK, has focused his research on the impact of privatisation and public-private-partnerships and he'll talk about his expereince of liberalisation in the UK, Europe and other OECD countries.

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