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Rare squid found

AUT’s resident squid expert Kat Bolstad appeared on RNZ Nights last week to talk about the Squid Squad and their annual Squidmas research trip.

What does infanticide mean in NZ law?

Lawyers are fussy about language because it is their job to argue about its implications. The jury in the Lauren Dickason trial faces a complex task.

IIT Madras intern at AUT

Bindushree Basavanna, a BTech Aerospace Engineering student at IIT Madras, interned at AUT’s School of Engineering, Computer & Mathematical Sciences.

AUT hosts AI + communication symposium

AUT will host the AI + Communication Symposium, an all-day open event, to share research and create discussion on September 6 2023.

AUT celebrates one year until Paris 2024

To celebrate the ‘one year until Paris 2024’ milestone this week AUT is proud to acknowledge students and alumni who are Olympic and Paralympic contenders.

Ethnic pay gap needs action now

Professor of Economics Gail Pacheco says the research into the ethnic pay gay is strong – and now we must act to close the gap.

AUT student and alumni on 2023 Y25 list

Two AUT alumni and a current honours student are amongst the 25 trailblazers selected for this year’s Y25 List.

Life impacts of low literacy, numeracy

People with low reading and maths skills have poorer wellbeing outcomes including in education, employment, income, and health and justice.

Look to the past for innovation lessons

The “Pygmalion effect’ in Ancient Greek mythology shows how one person can shape another. It can also help managers encourage new staff to innovate.

Brand activism requires bravery

Recently some UK not-for-profits have shifted towards activism-driven campaigns. This shift could mean changes to how they are perceived.