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AUT wins at Lexus Design Awards 2024

Last week at the 2024 annual Lexus Design Awards, third-year AUT industrial design students Daniel Brink and Deanna Griffin won first and second place.

Can NZ divest from Israeli investments?

If the NZ government were to divest from Israeli investments, what would its options be? AUT Law School’s Myra Williamson examines the issue.

Why you should learn another language

In the age of artificial intelligence, why invest the time and effort to learn another language when it seems technology can do it for you?

New looks hit runway at AUT fashion show

From barn jackets to boho chic, more than 20 AUT graduating fashion students showcased their designs on the runway this Saturday.

AUT wins advertising capstone challenge

Two teams of advertising and brand creativity students took out the winning and highly commended places at the 2024 Advertising Capstone Challenge.

AUT Architect Academic wins book award

Architecture lecturer Dr J. Antonio Lara-Hernandez has won a top international award for his book on adapting buildings and structures for new uses.

Diwali festival a feast for the senses

It was a feast for the senses at AUT’s Hikuwai Plaza when students and staff from across the University came together to celebrate Diwali.

Identify and challenge blackface

This Halloween is a good time to identify and challenge instances of blackface and cultural appropriation, Senior Lecturer Elba Ramirez says.

'Nature markets' exploitation risk

As the latest global biodiversity summit gets underway in Colombia, nature markets pose risks as well as opportunities for Indigenous peoples.

AI and visual effects: does it work?

Lionsgate’s partnership with AI startup Runway has sparked concerns about whether visual effects will lose their ‘human touch’ with AI.