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AUT climbs world university rankings

AUT continues to climb the world university rankings according to the latest QS World University Rankings 2021 released today.

PUNCH: a new film by AUT Welby Ings

The New Zealand Film Commission recently approved production finance for AUT Professor Welby Ings’ feature film PUNCH.

A Declaration on the stroke 'pandemic'

Professor Valery Feigin has co-authored the World Stroke Organisation (WSO) Declaration on Global Prevention of Stroke and Dementia.

MBA students undertake virtual exchange

In an AUT first, two of our MBA students embarked on a virtual international exchange programme.

'Market leading' energy rating for AUT

An AUT building has been awarded 5 out of 6 stars for the NABERSNZ Energy Rating putting it amongst some of the most energy efficient buildings in NZ.

Helmets, head injuries and horse power

A new study of equestrian concussion shows that the basic function of riding helmets is misunderstood.

Crisis, disintegration and hope

Professor Wayne Hope from AUT’s School of Communications Studies says only urgent intervention can save New Zealand’s media.

Digital contact tracing for COVID-19

Digital contact tracing solutions for COVID-19 must offer exceptional speed and achieve high take-up rates to be useful, a working paper has found.

AUT confirms investigation took place

AUT confirms harassment complaint was formally investigated

Lessons from NZ’s bubbles for the world

Initial findings into how New Zealanders did under lockdown can now help inform policy makers around the globe fighting COVID-19.