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Understanding changes in grey matter

An AUT health design project aims to alleviate the uncertainty that older people experience as they navigate changes to their memory and thinking.

Does travel insurance have a future?

The Law School’s Christopher Whitehead discusses the complex world of travel, insurance, and legalese in pandemic times.

Carb cut could improve COVID-19 outcomes

Simple diet changes can reduce Covid-19 potential impact says an AUT author in the British Medical Journal.

$2.7m for offshore aquaculture

AUT ecologist Dr Kay Vopel is leading a project to develop new protocols for offshore fish farming.

Five questions with Professor Jun Lu

We asked Professor Jun Lu five questions about his research ahead of his Inaugural Professorial Address.

School sport on TV takes a toll

A deal to televise and live stream more secondary school sports has attracted significant debate.

Privilege loss

Thomas Owen, senior lecturer, writer, film maker and researcher in AUT’s School of Communication Studies is researching privilege loss.

Pacific language videos: Tuvalu

The Tuvalu instalment in AUT’s Pacific language video series – ‘Adapting to a changing world, shaping resilient futures’ is out now.

Swimming with whales: know the risks

Swimming with whales: you must know the risks and when it’s best to keep your distance

ECE positive for social outcomes

New research has found that children who attend ECE have fewer emotional difficulties and better peer relations, but are more prone to common illnesses.