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Student success at Lexus Design Awards

AUT Bachelor of Design student Mark Rous achieves second place at the prestigious Lexus Design Awards.

Ethically leveraging data insights

Governments are increasingly wanting to learn how to ethically leverage data insights, Professor Rhema Vaithianathan says.

Accreditation for MArch (Prof)

AUT’s Master of Architecture (Professional) programme is formally accredited by the New Zealand Registered Architects Board.

AUT show back in fashion

Saturday night marked the triumphant return of AUT’s iconic final year fashion show – for the first time since 2019.

Ella Henry: myth buster

Ella Henry rebuts recent claims that mātaraunga Māori | Māori knowledge is myth, not science.

Making sustainable practices work

The challenge of decarbonising requires concerted action and new approaches from governments, businesses, and individuals alike.

Much Ado About Shakespeare

What role does Shakespeare play in New Zealand’s culture? Professor Barry King suggests a National Theatre could help in NZ's cultural identity crisis.

Study highlights dads’ role in childcare

New AUT research offers surprising insights into how fathers are involved in childcare, and why their involvement matters.

Punch selected for European festival

The film, written and directed by Professor of Art & Design Welby Ings, has been selected in competition for the 26th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival

Architectural wins at Best Awards 2022

Two silver pins for AUT’s School of Future Environments take AUT’s Best Awards 2022 tally to 31.