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Award-winning AUT architecture student

AUT Master of Architecture (Professional) graduate Matangireia Yates Francis has won the prestigious Te Kāhui Whaihanga Resene Student Design Award.

What makes a treasure, a treasure?

Art and law expert Rod Thomas tells The Detail why New Zealand should keep a list of protected artworks to strengthen the country's cultural heritage.

AD22 showcases student work

The outstanding work of this year’s graduating art & design students can now be viewed online. 

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.