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Business students shadow in great leaders’ footsteps
Saturday, 30 June 2012, 4:34 pm | AUT University
Students from two local high schools and AUT University were given the chance to shadow four Blake Leaders this week, as part of AUT Business School’s Shadow a Leader - organised to coincide with the Sir Peter Blake Trust’s Leadership Week. More >>
Not your average corporate box!
Friday, 29 June 2012, 11:10 am | AUT University
Business leaders, politicians and celebrities swapped their home comforts for a concrete floor to raise awareness and money for Auckland’s homeless last night. The 61 participants who slept rough in AUT University’s city campus have collectively raised $123,470 ... More >>
Refugee expert warns NZ against immigration law change
Thursday, 28 June 2012, 11:17 am | AUT University
AUT University, New Zealand: 27 June 2012 Second asylum seeker boat capsize - Refugee expert warns NZ against immigration law change After two asylum-seeker boat capsizes in Australian waters this past week a visiting international refugee expert has called ... More >>
AUT University and LIFEWISE – The Big Sleepout 2012
Thursday, 21 June 2012, 12:17 pm | AUT University
On 28 June 2012 AUT University will be hosting the 2012 LIFEWISE Big Sleepout. Senior AUT staff and other influential New Zealanders will sleep overnight in AUT’s Hikuwai Plaza, braving the elements in a bid to raise funds and awareness for the homeless, ... More >>
Refugee health under the spotlight
Wednesday, 20 June 2012, 12:31 pm | AUT University
Today marks both World Refugee Day and the 60th anniversary since New Zealand became a signatory to the United Nations Convention on Refugees (UNHCR). But according to AUT academic Dr Shoba Nayar it’s time to re-examine refugee resettlement in New ... More >>
AUT tracks re-entry of first private space mission
Wednesday, 30 May 2012, 3:48 pm | AUT University
AUT University’s Institute of Radio Astronomy and Space Research (IRASR) will track re-entry of the first private space flight to the International Space Station (ISS). More >>
Auckland University of Technology Re-signs IBM
Friday, 25 May 2012, 11:28 am | Auckland University of Technology
IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced today it has replaced Auckland University of Technology (AUT)’s core IT network as part of a new five year services contract. The new network, which went live in March, gives AUT great flexibility for deploying equipment to ... More >>
Historian shines a light on 1820s New Zealand
Wednesday, 9 May 2012, 3:40 pm | AUT University
Historian Paul Moon, well-known for exploring controversial subjects, shines a light on 1820s New Zealand. New Zealand in the 1820s was a stark and vastly different place and it was the rapid change during this era that influenced the future of the nation ... More >>
Let people power determine pokie numbers
Wednesday, 9 May 2012, 9:35 am | AUT University
A gambling bill set to give councils and local communities the power to determine pokie machine numbers has been strongly endorsed by director of AUT University’s Gambling and Addictions Research Centre, Professor Max Abbott. More >>
AUT Professor Heading to London as Olympic Coach
Wednesday, 2 May 2012, 4:08 pm | AUT University
AN AUT University professor has been named as a coach in the London 2012 New Zealand Olympic Sailing Team. Dr Mark Orams, a Professor of Marine Tourism, has been confirmed as an accredited coach on the New Zealand Olympic Team. Orams will coach Sara Winther ... More >>
Asylum Seeker Law Change an Overreaction
Tuesday, 1 May 2012, 12:53 pm | Auckland University of Technology
The government’s proposed amendment to the 2009 Immigration Act to deter asylum seekers is an over-reaction that is probably in breach of international humanitarian laws and conventions says AUT Professor Max Abbott. More >>
Tech will help problem gambling but pokie cuts the answer
Friday, 27 April 2012, 5:10 pm | AUT University
SkyCity's plans to introduce harm minimisation technology should be commended, but cuts to the number of pokie venues are needed if we’re serious about reducing problem gambling says Professor Max Abbott, Director of AUT University’s Gambling and Addictions ... More >>
Problem gambling expert commends Mayor’s rethink on SkyCity
Friday, 20 April 2012, 2:51 pm | AUT University
Auckland Mayor Len Brown should be commended for his change of stance on SkyCity’s proposed national convention centre says Professor Max Abbott, director of AUT University’s Gambling and Addictions Research Centre. More >>
Sky City's Claim On Lotto Harm Doesn’t Stack Up
Wednesday, 18 April 2012, 12:35 pm | Auckland University of Technology
The claim that SkyCity pokie machines are less harmful than Lotto tickets does not stack up says Professor Max Abbott, director of AUT University’s Gambling and Addictions Research Centre. Professor Abbott took issue with comments made by SkyCity chief ... More >>
MoU between AUT and Cook Islands
Wednesday, 4 April 2012, 4:06 pm | Auckland University of Technology
Auckland University of Technology’s (AUT) Vice-Chancellor, Derek McCormack and the Hon Teina Bishop, Minister of Education, Government of the Cook Islands, will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at AUT’s Manukau Campus on Wednesday 11 ... More >>
AUT University Announces New Chancellor
Thursday, 29 March 2012, 2:54 pm | AUT University
The Council of Auckland University of Technology has announced the election of Mr John Maasland as the Chancellor of the University. More >>
Artists pass on their knowledge at AUT
Monday, 27 February 2012, 7:38 pm | AUT University
Artists pass on their knowledge at AUT University’s Manukau campus Local artists are working alongside celebrated Maori and Pacific artists at AUT University's Manukau campus this week. Celebrated master carvers Filipe Tohi (Tongan), Darryl Thompson ... More >>
Academic describes “Maori child abuse” phrase as “racist”
Tuesday, 27 December 2011, 10:41 am | AUT University
AUT University academic Dr. Paul Moon has called on the media and government agencies to cease using the term “Maori child abuse” on the basis that it racist. More >>
AUT students applaud teaching excellence
Tuesday, 29 November 2011, 2:24 pm | AUT University
Today students at AUT University recognised teaching staff in this year’s AuSM (Auckland Student Movement at AUT) Awesome Awards ceremony. More >>
Refugee Conference to Launch Inspirational Book
Tuesday, 22 November 2011, 2:42 pm | AUT University
A book featuring 23 exceptional stories from former refugees now living in New Zealand is just one element of the AUT Refugee Education Conference next week. More >>
