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AUT receives more funding for research

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AUT receives more funding for research

AUT research receives $7m boost

20 Sep, 2024

AUT researchers have secured $7 million in funding through the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s Endeavour Fund.

Would a Universal Basic Income work?

03 Sep, 2024

A new US study gives insights into what might be expected if the UBI becomes a reality – and the findings may surprise, writes NZPRI’s Alexander Plum.

How to make NZ banking more competitive

28 Aug, 2024

If the government wants to address bank profitability, it needs to enable and encourage people to change banks. So, how can this be achieved?

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New research shows pay gaps by industry

09 Aug, 2024

New AUT research shows gender and ethnic pay gaps at the industry level in New Zealand for the first time – and the findings are sobering.

Can smells influence what you buy?

26 Jun, 2024

Using scent strategies to nudge consumers toward more wholesome food options is an under-explored opportunity to improve public health outcomes.

Justine Vincent

Mackenzie Freeman

Great graduatesEmma HitchcockDoctor of Philosophy
Master of Business
Bachelor of BusinessGender equality is crucial for ensuring equal opportunities and fair treatment in the labour market, says Emma Hitchcock who is focusing on the topic for her PhD.Gender equality is crucial for ensuring equal opportunities and fair treatment in the labour market, says Emma Hitchcock who is focusing on the topic for her PhD.

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Justine Vincent

Great graduatesJustine VincentAssociate People Specialist, People and Capabilities Team, MastercardMaster of Business
Bachelor of Sport and RecreationShe loves contributing to the success and wellbeing of her organisation’s employees, says Justine Vincent who works in Mastercard’s People and Capabilities team.She loves contributing to the success and wellbeing of her organisation’s employees, says Justine Vincent who works in Mastercard’s People and Capabilities team.

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Great graduatesTaichi AriokaDoctor of PhilosophyHow can advanced technologies be integrated into companies’ practices and help them achieve their sustainability goals? Taichi Arioka explores this for his PhD.How can advanced technologies be integrated into companies’ practices and help them achieve their sustainability goals? Taichi Arioka explores this for his PhD.

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Mackenzie Freeman

Great graduatesMackenzie FreemanDoctor of Philosophy
Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Business (Honours)What is the relationship between supply chain resilience and climate change? That’s the interesting topic Mackenzie Freeman is exploring for her PhD research.What is the relationship between supply chain resilience and climate change? That’s the interesting topic Mackenzie Freeman is exploring for her PhD research.

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Great graduatesZam Suan MungDoctor of PhilosophyFor his research he is focusing on the integration of ethics into financial product innovation, says Zam Suan Mung who came to AUT from Myanmar to study a PhD.For his research he is focusing on the integration of ethics into financial product innovation, says Zam Suan Mung who came to AUT from Myanmar to study a PhD.

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