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Debate on land sale to Chinese misleading says Professor
Tuesday, 5 August 2014, 4:28 pm | AUT University
Suggesting that Chinese investment in New Zealand is essentially the same as New Zealand investment in China assumes that buying and owning land is the same as investing in or leasing land, says AUT University Professor of Public Policy Ian Shirley. Commenting ... More >>
AmCham boardroom hosts unique lessons in governance
Tuesday, 5 August 2014, 4:01 pm | AUT University
Kristal Mendez was the newest, youngest and least experienced face around the boardroom table at the American Chamber of Commerce in New Zealand (AmCham) board meeting last week as she started her year-long stint as its first ever student board member. More >>
A new era in business innovation and commercialisation
Monday, 4 August 2014, 12:11 pm | AUT University
AUT University is making a public stance that research and education will shape the future of New Zealand business success with the appointment of Dr Rosanne Ellis to the role of Director – Research Strategy and Management. More >>
ACT leader’s race-based privilege claims “preposterous”
Wednesday, 30 July 2014, 9:13 am | Auckland University of Technology
Historian Professor Paul Moon has blasted ACT leader Jamie Whyte’s recent policy announcement on so-called race-based legislation. More >>
How to make teleworking work
Monday, 28 July 2014, 3:45 pm | AUT University
AUT University’s New Zealand Work Research Institute (NZWRI) has released the Telework Briefing , a collection of key findings on managing telework. The briefing is aimed at helping managers implement or review teleworking within organisations. More >>
AUT University partnering with leading diagnostic company
Friday, 27 June 2014, 10:52 am | AUT University
AUT University is proud to announce the opening of the AUT Roche Diagnostics Laboratory. The laboratory collaboration is the first of its kind in New Zealand and will provide undergraduate and postgraduate students access to the latest scientific evaluations ... More >>
Homelessness only option for Auckland youth
Friday, 27 June 2014, 10:40 am | AUT University
Auckland has a serious youth homelessness problem with young people (up to 24 years of age) making up 46% of the homeless population in Auckland. The safety nets are increasingly fragile for Auckland’s youth. Particularly vulnerable are young people ... More >>
State housing issues addressed in exhibition
Thursday, 12 June 2014, 1:43 pm | AUT University
State housing has been a part of the history of New Zealand for over a century. State housing is one of this country’s major assets. It has, for most of its history, been a source of pride for New Zealanders. More >>
AUT Business School Excellence in Business Support Awards
Tuesday, 10 June 2014, 4:25 pm | AUT University
Finalists for the 2014 AUT Business School Excellence in Business Support Awards have been announced today. More >>
NZ has highest rates of obesity in Australasia
Thursday, 29 May 2014, 11:29 am | AUT University
New Zealand has highest rates of adult and child obesity in Australasia Rates of being either overweight or obese have climbed among New Zealanders since 1980, according to a new, first-of-its-kind analysis of trend data from 188 countries. The adult ... More >>
New book Work & Worship: minority religions in the workforce
Tuesday, 27 May 2014, 3:08 pm | AUT University
A new book written by AUT Professor of Diversity Dr Edwina Pio offers insights and advice to organisations with minority religions in their workforces. “Work & Worship offers a range of possibilities to the issues organisations contend with when dealing ... More >>
New Book on Controversial Area of Religion in the Workplace
Wednesday, 21 May 2014, 10:03 am | AUT University
AUT academic and author Professor Edwina Pio is releasing a book this week (Work & Worship) which tackles the controversial issue of how religion and its expression is managed in the workplace. More >>
Professor supports calls to review cannabis law
Thursday, 15 May 2014, 5:05 pm | AUT University
AUT University’s Professor Max Abbott strongly supports the call from Auckland Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse to review cannabis law. More >>
AUT University: Te reo digital learning app introduced
Wednesday, 7 May 2014, 3:39 pm | AUT University
A new digital learning app for Maori language could contribute to the growing number of te reo speakers in New Zealand. More >>
Press Freedom address at AUT timely reminder
Monday, 5 May 2014, 2:46 pm | AUT University
A talk to mark Press Freedom Day will explore the dangers of complacency around media freedom in New Zealand. More >>
New book on critical journalism in the South Pacific
Wednesday, 23 April 2014, 12:09 pm | AUT University
New book on critical journalism in the South Pacific gives sweeping overview of region’s recent history and challenges More >>
Onehunga and Manukau Harbour "shadows of their true selves"
Wednesday, 16 April 2014, 3:59 pm | AUT University
Business owners and community organisations around the Manukau Harbour can find out how to improve their online visibility at a presentation by tourism researchers on 30 April. More >>
Smartphone satellite wins NASA Space Apps Challenge
Wednesday, 16 April 2014, 3:34 pm | AUT University
Figuring out how to convert a smartphone into a micro satellite in just 48 hours has won a team of four students top honours at New Zealand’s only International NASA Space Apps Challenge, hosted by AUT University and the US Embassy. More >>
Stroke app provides hope in the face of concerning stats
Thursday, 10 April 2014, 12:45 pm | AUT University
Stroke is one of New Zealand’s leading killers. One in six New Zealanders will experience a stroke in their lifetime, many resulting in death or disability, yet how many of us know how to reduce our risk of having a stroke? Up to 90 per cent ... More >>
Climate change and robotics at NASA Space Apps, Auckland
Thursday, 10 April 2014, 12:22 pm | AUT University
Teams of university students will pit themselves against the world when they take part in the NASA International Space Apps Challenge at AUT University, Auckland this weekend. More >>