Health sciences news

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.

AUT announces Matariki Award winners

AUT announces the winners of Ngā Whakamānawa o Matariki, AUT's Matariki Awards, recognising staff excellence across academic and professional disciplines.

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.

New study option maximises flexibility

For the first time, AUT is now offering a double health degree and dual registration pathway within a continuous four-year course of study.

Atawhai shifts family violence response

An AUT-led project recently published its findings that aims to transform thinking and outcomes in health care responsiveness to family violence.

Reducing high screen time for NZ kids

New recommendations released to help Kiwi kids avoid impacts of high rates of screen use at home and in classroom.

New community-centred oral health clinic

Students and staff gathered at the AUT South Campus for a blessing ceremony for a new oral health clinic for the community in South Auckland.

Urgency needed over mental health care

A survey of parents in Aotearoa shows that 95 percent are having difficulties finding mental health treatment for children.

Professor examines ‘difficult’ topic

‘Violence Within Whānau and Mahi Tūkino – A Litany of Sound Revisited’ was written by AUT Professor Denise Wilson, Associate Dean of Māori Research.

How effective were vaccine mandates?

AUT Researchers looked at whether the vaccine mandates increased COVID-19 vaccination rates and their impact on employees.