Health news

AUT secures $5.8m in research funding

The Health Research Council (HRC) funding announced in December has proven to be a boon for AUT’s academics.

Are super shoes key to winning the race?

Super shoes, aka carbon shoes have sparked conversations around whether they should be banned by World Athletics in marathons.

AUT’s newest Reeves Honorary Fellow

Peter Larmer has been made AUT’s newest Reeves Honorary Fellow in recognition of his contribution to AUT's leadership, development and reputation.

A year of successes for AUT’s HFE Group

AUT’s Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFE) Group has had a stellar 2023, with awards, accreditation – and a set of green rubbish bins.

Eke Tangaroa delivers Marsden success

Two researchers from AUT’s Eke Tangaroa programme have achieved Marsden Fund success, receiving funding in the latest 2023 round.

Marsden success for AUT

A range of groundbreaking research projects have received funding in the 2023 Marsden Fund.

Heart Foundation backs AUT AED research

AUT’s Dr Verity Todd has won funding from Heart Foundation NZ for her research into phone-sized AEDs.

Funding for stroke digital tool trial

She’s already been a part of the team to win the Prime Minister’s Science Prize and now Dr Rita Krishnamurthi has more reasons to celebrate.

Are you making a meal out of research?

That’s the question a new workbook created by the Good Health Design team at AUT hopes to help answer.

How to beat obesity? Leave GST in place

Despite calls to ditch GST from fruit and veg, there are more targeted options that can be used to help struggling families afford healthier foods.