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Vietnam looks to AUT for training
When Vietnam’s government was looking to up-skill its public servants and give them a taste of the world outside Vietnam, it looked to New Zealand and AUT University.
This month, 20 Vietnam government officials took part in a short course focusing on urban planning and tourism development.
UN World Investment Report 2009
Today sees the release of the 2009 World Investment Report, an annual publication from the United Nations which offers the most comprehensive and authoritative study of foreign investment trends.
This year’s Report, which focuses on agricultural production and development, reports that global foreign direct investment (FDI) flows have been severely affected by the worldwide economic and financial crisis.
Kiwi research finds tackling key to injury for rugby players
The tackle is the most dangerous facet of play in rugby union, accounting for up to 58 percent of all game-related injuries, according to research carried out by AUT University PhD researcher Ken Quarrie in conjunction with the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) and ACC.
AUT Astronomer welcomes SKA Announcement
Professor Sergei Gulyaev, Director of AUT University’s Institute for Radio Astronomy and Space Research, has welcomed today’s breakthrough announcement about the international Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project. The New Zealand and Australian governments will make a joint bid for the $3.1 billion project, and Gulyaev, who has led New Zealand’s efforts to be part of SKA for the past five years couldn’t be happier.
Interns try creative careers at Westfield Style Pasifika
When Westfield Style Pasifika kicks off on Friday 4 September, three members of the production team will be particularly proud. Keri Hickmott, Ying Liu and Sieda Tureia have been given the chance to work on Westfield Style Pasifika (“WSP”) as student interns, under a new partnership between the event and AUT University.
WSP is a two hour live and televised show of traditional and contemporary fashion, dance and music reflecting the theme of Mana Pasifika.
Helping community groups with digital media
AUT students’ talent with digital media was acknowledged at the YMedia Challenge Awards this year.
The YMedia Challenge which, is in its third year, gets students using digital media to help local communities. This year the competition linked 90 students with more than 30 community groups.
Half of disabled Aucklanders living on poverty line
There are 77,000 disabled people living in Auckland, the majority of whom earn far less than their non-disabled counterparts, even when they have a tertiary qualification.
This is one of the key findings from a new report titled, Step Up: Decision-makers getting it right for disabled Aucklanders, which provides evidence about the issues, needs and aspirations of disabled Aucklanders.
Twitter-sized message inspires students
A star alumna used a Twitter-sized message to pack a punch at the student launch of the AUT Venture Fund last week.
Editor-in-Chief of Trans-Tasman publishing company Flossie Media Group Tee Twyford asked for more “crazy” people in this world.
Beware the 'friendly' dolphin, warns Professor
A university professor has joined the chorus of warnings about the dangers of continuing close contact between humans and a sociable Hawkes Bay dolphin.
The dolphin, known as Moko, amuses itself by playing with swimmers at Mahia beach, east of Wairoa, and was this week blamed for an incident where a swimmer had to be rescued.
Institute applauds 2025 Taskforce, urges open mind
The new taskforce chiefs examining New Zealand’s productivity issues need to keep “open-minded”, says a research institute head.
Director of the NZ Work & Labour Market Institute (NZWALMI) at AUT University, Professor Ray Markey applauds the establishment of the 2025 Taskforce but advises that any review needs to translate into genuine changes in public policy with the aim to lift productivity.