Auckland University of Technology is New Zealand’s second largest and fastest growing university. AUT ranks in the top 2% of universities in the world, is 15th in the world for international outlook, and is Australasia’s #1 ranked millennial university.
AUT students are provided with a unique learning experience through engagement with industry, business and international partners, the ongoing development of modern teaching and learning facilities, and a focus on research that addresses issues facing the environment and society. We produce great graduates who enter the workforce able to challenge routine thinking and provide innovative solutions to industry.
Sarah Williams, Auckland University of Technology and Leon Benade, Auckland University of Technology
New Zealand’s health and education sectors are largely siloed and separate. But all the evidence points to collaboration within schools leading to better health and educational outcomes for children.
Court decisions based on a judge’s discretion rather than the letter of the law are increasingly common. But this risks undermining some basic liberties.
Bringing together worker, business, and government representatives helped set clearer rules for everyone on public holidays. We need to try that same approach to lift NZ’s poor productivity.
Long-term tidiness can require a consistent approach to keeping chaos at bay. But your possessions don’t have to control your life. New research is showing how tidy people maintain their homes.
Ad Net Zero is a new initiative aimed at reducing the advertising industry’s carbon footprint. But agencies have yet to take the next and most difficult step.
The Rugby World Cup kicks off this weekend with hosts France playing New Zealand. Here’s why the All Blacks are still favourites to win the tournament, despite not being the official top team.
Ayesha Scott, Auckland University of Technology and Aaron Gilbert, Auckland University of Technology
Sebuah studi mengidentifikasi berbagai karakteristik kepribadian yang memengaruhi cara kita mengelola uang–kamu dapat mengujinya sendiri dengan mengerjakan kuis.
The National Party wants a blanket ban on cellphones in school. But international research suggests improving student engagement is complex, and such a policy might even be counterproductive.
Lauren Dickason is being tried at the Christchurch High Court.
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The term ‘infanticide’ has specific meanings in a courtroom and is related to the separate defence of ‘insanity’. But legal language is contestable and can be archaic – adding to a jury’s burden.
Gail Pacheco, Auckland University of Technology; Lisa Meehan, Auckland University of Technology, and Thomas Schober, Auckland University of Technology
The effect of NZ’s abysmal literacy and numeracy rates can be seen in employment, health and justice outcomes. Education policy must address improving in these basic skills.
Despite a ‘damning’ report, the alternative education system still works wonders with students outside the mainstream. What it needs is more money and commitment.
Ayesha Scott, Auckland University of Technology and Aaron Gilbert, Auckland University of Technology
A new study by the Retirement Commission has identified the different personality characteristics that influence how we manage our money – you can test your own with their online quiz.
Overseas experiences suggests a targeted system using smart cards for buying fruit and vegetables would be more effective than broad-brush changes to the tax system.
A hologram of Buddy Holly projected on stage at Madrid’s Teatro La Estación in 2021.
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A new study finds sample episodes of the recently cancelled Police Ten 7 TV show disproportionately featured Māori and Pasifika suspects or offenders. It also under-represented Polynesian officers.