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Ethnic pay gap needs action now

Professor of Economics Gail Pacheco says the research into the ethnic pay gay is strong – and now we must act to close the gap.

AUT student and alumni on 2023 Y25 list

Two AUT alumni and a current honours student are amongst the 25 trailblazers selected for this year’s Y25 List.

Life impacts of low literacy, numeracy

People with low reading and maths skills have poorer wellbeing outcomes including in education, employment, income, and health and justice.

Look to the past for innovation lessons

The “Pygmalion effect’ in Ancient Greek mythology shows how one person can shape another. It can also help managers encourage new staff to innovate.

Brand activism requires bravery

Recently some UK not-for-profits have shifted towards activism-driven campaigns. This shift could mean changes to how they are perceived.

Three Vā Pasifika student spaces

Three Vā Pasifika student spaces have recently been established at AUT to help set students up for success.

School science and mātauranga Māori

There is a need for careful reading and thoughtfulness in the discussion over mātauranga Māori and school science, Professor Georgina Tuari Stewart says.

Kiribati Language Week 2023

An AUT alumna shares her language learning journey during Kiribati Language Week for the University’s Pacific language video series, 2023.

AUT finance research helps us get Sorted

AUT research has helped Sorted launch a money personality quiz to help us understand how we spend our money and where we need to focus.

How to fix alternative education in NZ

Beyond the immediate headlines that alternative education is failing students, an ERO report also reveals how successful the system has been.