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"Grim” data on violence against LGBTQ+

New data on violence against LGBTQ+ people in New Zealand makes ‘grim reading’ – and undermines NZ’s inclusive reputation, writes Alexander Plum.

Success at research translation comp

Congratulations to AUT Business School academics for another strong showing at the annual Aotearoa Business and Economics Translation Competition.

How to handle “double hatting”

Kate Kearins shares some of the tips she is finding helpful as she takes on “double hatting” - doing two big roles at the same time.

Talk with trailblazers, a kōrero/talanoa

Hosted by the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law, this year’s kōrero/talanoa highlighted the growth of Māori and Pacific entrepreneurs in New Zealand.

Could “slow tourism” offset overtourism?

Mindfulness – being fully present in the moment – has influenced several sectors, including slow food, slow fashion, and now slow travel.

Would a Universal Basic Income work?

A new US study gives insights into what might be expected if the UBI becomes a reality – and the findings may surprise, writes NZPRI’s Alexander Plum.

Big Oil could help the green transition

What if Big Oil championed – and profited from – the green transition? Here’s how it could work.

How to make NZ banking more competitive

If the government wants to address bank profitability, it needs to enable and encourage people to change banks. So, how can this be achieved?

New research shows pay gaps by industry

New AUT research shows gender and ethnic pay gaps at the industry level in New Zealand for the first time – and the findings are sobering.

Having faith in spirituality at work

Professor Kate Kearins reflects on how spirituality, in all its diverse cultural, religious, and non-religious dimensions, can foster unity at work.