Health news

Climate change impacts on our health

Health and wellbeing were featured topics at COP29 this year and must be a top priority according to AUT Professor, Erica Hinckson.

Record number of midwifery graduates

AUT is celebrating the graduation of the largest-ever cohort of midwifery students.

Top award for AUT scientist

Dr Chris Puli’uvea, from the School of Science, has been awarded a prestigious fellowship by the Royal Society Te Apārangi.

Mental flexibility and vaccine attitude

Making decisions about our health – including whether or not to get vaccinated – appears to depend on more than just receiving the 'right' information.

Brain haemorrhage disparities across NZ

Life-threatening brain haemorrhages, a type of stroke, are more common and deadlier in rural Aotearoa than in urban areas, according to a new AUT study.

Concussion has massive impact on jobs

A new study highlights the impact of concussions on Kiwis’ earnings and employment; showing even a mild brain injury can lead to long-term loss of income.

New programme to benefit student nurses

In a new partnership, AUT and Southern Cross Health Trust are offering student nurses support as they navigate their studies and clinical placements.

Concussion research offers new insights

New research could revolutionise the understanding of concussions and mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI), including brain inflammation and recovery.

School-based healthcare a must for NZ

Though NZ’s school achievement is a big focus right now, what’s missing from the discussion is the impact health has on learning and academic achievement.

Needed: more midwives, better supported

Many NZ midwives feel professionally “invisible”, which contributes to a lack of support from healthcare bodies and threatens their health and safety.